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==Career==
==Career==
Shitara and Himura formed as a comedy unit in 1993 and debuted on stage in 1994.<ref name=Livedoor>{{cite web|title=天才コント職人バナナマン、16年目の今だから語れるいろんな話|url=http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/4106777/|publisher=Livedoor|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name=Dogatchi>{{cite web|title=Bananaman interview|url=http://dogatch.jp/interview/468/|work=Terebi Dogatchi|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> Himura had broken up with his previous partner and Shitara was working as the driver of the comedian [[Masayuki Watanabe]], so they formed a duo after a friend introduced them.<ref name=Livedoor /> They concentrated on [[skit comedy]],<ref name=Walker>{{cite web|title=バナナマン「“優勝”の称号が欲しい」|url=http://news.walkerplus.com/article/874/|work=News Walker|publisher=Kadokawa Magazines|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> developing a theatrical style that emphasized verbal repartee.<ref name=Excite>{{cite web|last=Tōda|first=Rarī|title=実力派バナナマンを変革に導いた「ブサイク顔面芸」の衝撃|url=http://www.excite.co.jp/News/entertainment_g/20081211/Cyzo_200812_post_1296.html|work=Excite News|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref> In 2008, they came in second on the nationally televised annual ''King of Conte'' skit comedy contest.<ref>{{cite web|title=オロナミンC キングオブコント2008|url=http://www.geinin.jp/prize/2008/kingofconte.html|work=Geinin.jp|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> Up until then, Bananaman had concentrated on live performances and DVD releases,<ref name=Excite /> but afterwards began to appear more on television. Himura appeared on the most shows (19) of any comedian during the 2009 New Year's period,<ref>{{cite web|title=２００９- 正月テレビ番組 お笑いタレント出演番組数ランキング発表|url=http://www.n-monitor.co.jp/pressreiease/2009/0108.html|publisher=Nihon Monitor|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> and the duo received their own show, ''Banana Fire'', for the first time in April 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=設楽と日村も気合十分！『バナナ炎』が『炎炎』とパワーアップ！|url=http://dogatch.jp/news/etc/8538|work=Terebi Dogatchi|publisher=Presentcast|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> After that, they became the hosts of several other television shows, including ''Nogizaka tte Doko?'' (with [[Nogizaka46]]),<ref>{{cite web|title=乃木坂46、1周年ライブで謎の発表|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/entertainment/2021936/full/|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> ''Banana-juku'',<ref>{{cite web|title=問題児を更生、バナナマン＆大島麻衣「バナナ塾」DVD化|url=http://natalie.mu/owarai/news/93069|work=Owarai Natalie|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> and ''[[Why Did You Come to Japan?]]'',<ref name=Dogatchi /> in addition to appearing as regulars on other shows like [[Beat Takeshi]]'s ''[[Unbelievable_(TV_series)|Unbelievable]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gouriki Ayame to become new female host of 'Kiseki Taiken! Unbelievable'|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2012/09/gouriki-ayame-to-become-new-female-host-of-kiseki-taiken-unbelievable|work=Tokyo Hive|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref> Shitara and Himura also appear by themselves on various programs, with Shitara, for instance, hosting the live news program ''Nonstop!''.<ref>{{cite web|title=バナナマン設楽が初MC、生放送の帯情報番組スタート|url=http://natalie.mu/owarai/news/64102|work=Owarai Natalie|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> They have also appeared in acting roles on film and television (for instance, Shitara in ''Kakusho ~ Keishicho Sōsa 3 Ka''<ref>{{cite web|title=Takahashi Katsumi & Eikura Nana to co-star in new detective drama|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/02/takahashi-katsumi-eikura-nana-to-co-star-in-new-detective-drama/|work=Tokyo Hive|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref>). In the year 2012, Shitara appeared on more television programs than any other Japanese personality, appearing in 611 programs, 163 with Himura (Himura was ranked 12th with 428 television appearances).<ref>{{cite web|title=バナナマン・設楽が最多出演！|url=http://www.n-monitor.co.jp/pressreiease/2012/1213.html|publisher=Nihon Monitor|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> Shitara also led the rankings for the first half of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=バナナマン・設楽が連覇へ好発進！|url=http://www.n-monitor.co.jp/pressreiease/2013/0716.html|publisher=Nihon Monitor|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref>
Shitara and Himura formed as a comedy unit in 1993 and debuted on stage in 1994.<ref name=Livedoor>{{cite web|title=天才コント職人バナナマン、16年目の今だから語れるいろんな話|url=http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/4106777/|publisher=Livedoor|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name=Dogatchi>{{cite web|title=Bananaman interview|url=http://dogatch.jp/interview/468/|work=Terebi Dogatchi|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> Himura had broken up with his previous partner and Shitara was working as the driver of the comedian [[Masayuki Watanabe]], so they formed a duo after a friend introduced them.<ref name=Livedoor /> They concentrated on [[skit comedy]],<ref name=Walker>{{cite web|title=バナナマン「“優勝”の称号が欲しい」|url=http://news.walkerplus.com/article/874/|work=News Walker|publisher=Kadokawa Magazines|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> developing a theatrical style that emphasized verbal repartee.<ref name=Excite>{{cite web|last=Tōda|first=Rarī|title=実力派バナナマンを変革に導いた「ブサイク顔面芸」の衝撃|url=http://www.excite.co.jp/News/entertainment_g/20081211/Cyzo_200812_post_1296.html|work=Excite News|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref> In 2008, they came in second on the nationally televised annual ''King of Conte'' skit comedy contest.<ref>{{cite web|title=オロナミンC キングオブコント2008|url=http://www.geinin.jp/prize/2008/kingofconte.html|work=Geinin.jp|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> Up until then, Bananaman had concentrated on live performances and DVD releases,<ref name=Excite /> but afterwards began to appear more on television. Himura appeared on the most shows (19) of any comedian during the 2009 New Year's period,<ref>{{cite web|title=２００９- 正月テレビ番組 お笑いタレント出演番組数ランキング発表|url=http://www.n-monitor.co.jp/pressreiease/2009/0108.html|publisher=Nihon Monitor|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> and the duo received their own show, ''Banana Fire'', for the first time in April 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=設楽と日村も気合十分！『バナナ炎』が『炎炎』とパワーアップ！|url=http://dogatch.jp/news/etc/8538|work=Terebi Dogatchi|publisher=Presentcast|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> After that, they became the hosts of several other television shows, including ''Nogizaka tte Doko?'' (with [[Nogizaka46]]),<ref>{{cite web|title=乃木坂46、1周年ライブで謎の発表|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/entertainment/2021936/full/|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> ''Banana-juku'',<ref>{{cite web|title=問題児を更生、バナナマン＆大島麻衣「バナナ塾」DVD化|url=http://natalie.mu/owarai/news/93069|work=Owarai Natalie|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> and ''[[Why Did You Come to Japan?]]'',<ref name=Dogatchi /> in addition to appearing as regulars on other shows like [[Beat Takeshi]]'s ''[[Unbelievable_(TV_series)|Unbelievable]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gouriki Ayame to become new female host of 'Kiseki Taiken! Unbelievable'|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2012/09/gouriki-ayame-to-become-new-female-host-of-kiseki-taiken-unbelievable|work=Tokyo Hive|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref> Shitara and Himura also appear by themselves on various programs, with Shitara, for instance, hosting the live news program ''Nonstop!''.<ref>{{cite web|title=バナナマン設楽が初MC、生放送の帯情報番組スタート|url=http://natalie.mu/owarai/news/64102|work=Owarai Natalie|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> They have also appeared in acting roles on film and television (for instance, Shitara in ''Kakusho ~ Keishicho Sōsa 3 Ka''<ref>{{cite web|title=Takahashi Katsumi & Eikura Nana to co-star in new detective drama|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/02/takahashi-katsumi-eikura-nana-to-co-star-in-new-detective-drama/|work=Tokyo Hive|accessdate=31 August 2013}}</ref>). In the year 2012, Shitara appeared on more television programs than any other Japanese personality, appearing in 611 programs, 163 with Himura (Himura was ranked 12th with 428 television appearances).<ref>{{cite web|title=バナナマン・設楽が最多出演！ |url=http://www.n-monitor.co.jp/pressreiease/2012/1213.html |publisher=Nihon Monitor |accessdate=31 August 2013 |language=Japanese |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130825082445/http://www.n-monitor.co.jp/pressreiease/2012/1213.html |archivedate=25 August 2013 }}</ref> Shitara also led the rankings for the first half of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=バナナマン・設楽が連覇へ好発進！|url=http://www.n-monitor.co.jp/pressreiease/2013/0716.html|publisher=Nihon Monitor|accessdate=31 August 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==

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Bananaman
Native nameBananaman (バナナマン)
Years active1993–
EmployerHoriPro com
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Members

Bananaman (バナナマン) is a Japanese owarai comedy duo consisting of Osamu Shitara and Yūki Himura.

Career

Shitara and Himura formed as a comedy unit in 1993 and debuted on stage in 1994.[1][2] Himura had broken up with his previous partner and Shitara was working as the driver of the comedian Masayuki Watanabe, so they formed a duo after a friend introduced them.[1] They concentrated on skit comedy,[3] developing a theatrical style that emphasized verbal repartee.[4] In 2008, they came in second on the nationally televised annual King of Conte skit comedy contest.[5] Up until then, Bananaman had concentrated on live performances and DVD releases,[4] but afterwards began to appear more on television. Himura appeared on the most shows (19) of any comedian during the 2009 New Year's period,[6] and the duo received their own show, Banana Fire, for the first time in April 2009.[7] After that, they became the hosts of several other television shows, including Nogizaka tte Doko? (with Nogizaka46),[8] Banana-juku,[9] and Why Did You Come to Japan?,[2] in addition to appearing as regulars on other shows like Beat Takeshi's Unbelievable.[10] Shitara and Himura also appear by themselves on various programs, with Shitara, for instance, hosting the live news program Nonstop!.[11] They have also appeared in acting roles on film and television (for instance, Shitara in Kakusho ~ Keishicho Sōsa 3 Ka[12]). In the year 2012, Shitara appeared on more television programs than any other Japanese personality, appearing in 611 programs, 163 with Himura (Himura was ranked 12th with 428 television appearances).[13] Shitara also led the rankings for the first half of 2013.[14]

Members

Television

References

  1. ^ a b "天才コント職人バナナマン、16年目の今だから語れるいろんな話" (in Japanese). Livedoor. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Bananaman interview". Terebi Dogatchi (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  3. ^ "バナナマン「"優勝"の称号が欲しい」". News Walker (in Japanese). Kadokawa Magazines. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  4. ^ a b Tōda, Rarī. "実力派バナナマンを変革に導いた「ブサイク顔面芸」の衝撃". Excite News. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  5. ^ "オロナミンC キングオブコント2008". Geinin.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  6. ^ "２００９- 正月テレビ番組 お笑いタレント出演番組数ランキング発表" (in Japanese). Nihon Monitor. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  7. ^ "設楽と日村も気合十分！『バナナ炎』が『炎炎』とパワーアップ！". Terebi Dogatchi (in Japanese). Presentcast. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  8. ^ "乃木坂46、1周年ライブで謎の発表" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  9. ^ "問題児を更生、バナナマン＆大島麻衣「バナナ塾」DVD化". Owarai Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  10. ^ "Gouriki Ayame to become new female host of 'Kiseki Taiken! Unbelievable'". Tokyo Hive. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  11. ^ "バナナマン設楽が初MC、生放送の帯情報番組スタート". Owarai Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  12. ^ "Takahashi Katsumi & Eikura Nana to co-star in new detective drama". Tokyo Hive. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
  13. ^ "バナナマン・設楽が最多出演！" (in Japanese). Nihon Monitor. Archived from the original on 25 August 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "バナナマン・設楽が連覇へ好発進！" (in Japanese). Nihon Monitor. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
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