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Japanese Arts(III): Manzai

Japanese Arts(III): Manzai

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Written by Irene Sue
Manzai is a Japanese comedy acted by a duo. It's a stand-up comedy in which the two comedians (sometimes it will be a three) joke with each other at a high speed. The two comedians have fixed characters: a funny guy and a fool. Compared with Rakugo, Manzai is "more modern" because of its costumes and scenery.
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