This TV culture produces owarai (comedy) as a revered profession. Comedians like (Takeshi Kitano) have become international film directors. The variety format also manufactures "tarento" (talents)—celebrities famous simply for being on TV, often possessing no singing or acting skills.
This TV culture produces owarai (comedy) as a revered profession. Comedians like (Takeshi Kitano) have become international film directors. The variety format also manufactures "tarento" (talents)—celebrities famous simply for being on TV, often possessing no singing or acting skills.