M-1 Grand Prix

The M-1 Grand Prix (M-1 グランプリ, Emu-wan Granpuri), formerly known as the Autobacs M-1 Grand Prix (オートバックス 〜M-1グランプリ〜, Ōtobakkusu Emu-wan Guranpuri), is an annual Manzai competition planned by Shinsuke Shimada and run by Yoshimoto Kogyo. The supporter Asahi Broadcasting Corporation broadcasts live throughout Japan via All-Nippon News Network.[1]

M-1 Grand Prix
M-1グランプリ
GenreManzai competition
FrequencyAnnually in December
CountryJapan
Years active21–22
Inaugurated2001 (2001)
ParticipantsComedians
ActivityManzai, stand-up comedy
Organised byAsahi Broadcasting Corporation Television
Websitem-1gp.com

As of 2019 it is the most prevalent manzai competition in Japan. The grand prix ended in 2010 and was brought back in 2015 with sponsors including Cygames, Nissin Foods, FamilyMart, Suntory and Uniqlo.

The way to be the Champion

Before 2010, to qualify as a contestant, the unit must have a career age of 10 years or under. When the competition was brought back in 2015, this limit was changed to 15 years or under. Other than this condition, anyone can enter the competition and reach the televised semifinals and finals if they pass through.[2]

Contestants must go through five rounds of elimination before moving to the televised finals, where only eight units are selected from the semifinals to become finalists. The second chance round was introduced in the 2nd Grand Prix and allows for semi finalists to compete in an additional round competing for an addition spot as the second chance winners in the finals. From 2017 and onward, the total number of finalists increased to nine, plus an additional second chance winner.

The finalists do a lottery draw to determine the entrance order, and are given points out of 100 by each of the judges. After all contestants have performed and points are given, the top three units with the highest points advanced to perform a second time at the grand finals. The judges then do a final vote to crown the winner.

Locations

  • Preliminary (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Quarterfinal, Semifinal)
from August or September until December
  • Round 1 (2001): Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Hamamatsu, Nagoya, Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Fukuoka
  • Round 1 (2002): Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka
  • Round 1 (2003-2009): Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka
  • Round 1 (2010): Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Niigata, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Fukuoka
  • Round 2, Round 3, Semifinal (-2009), Quarterfinal (2010): Tokyo, Osaka
  • Semifinal (2010): Tokyo (Ryōgoku Kokugikan)
  • Second Chance Consolation (2002-2010)
from noon until 5 p.m. on the day of the finals
aired on Sky A Sports Plus, a satellite broadcasting company owned by ABC (2004-2010)
The winner of the Second Chance Consolation gets a second chance as the final contestant at the M-1 finals
  • the Finals
live on TV (All-Nippon News Network, cast nation-wide)
  • 2001: Lemon Studio
  • 2002-2004: Panasonic Center Ariake Studio
  • 2005-2010: TV Asahi Headquarters Studio 1

Winners

Year Winner Final Votes Unit Formed Agency Total # of Entrants
2001 Nakagawake 6 1992 Yoshimoto Kogyo 1603
2002 Masuda Okada 5 1993 Shochiku Geino 1756
2003 Football Hour 4 1999 Yoshimoto Kogyo 1906
2004 Untouchable 6 1994 Production Jinrikisha 2617
2005 Black Mayonnaise 4 1998 Yoshimoto Kogyo 3378
2006 Tutorial 7 1998 3922
2007 Sandwich Man 4 1998 Flatfive 4239
2008 Non Style 5 2000 Yoshimoto Kogyo 4489
2009 Punk Boo Boo 7 2001 4629
2010 Warai Meshi 4 2000 4835
2015 Trendy Angel 6 2004 3472
2016 Ginshari 3 2005 3503
2017 Toro Salmon 4 2002 4094
2018 Shimofuri Myōjō 4 2013 4640
2019 Milk Boy 6 2007 5040
2020 Magical Lovely 3 2007 5081
2021 Nishikigoi 5 2012 SMA, Manzai Association 6017
2022 Westland 6 2008 Titan 7261
  • Under Final Votes, bold means it was a unanimous victory, all seven judges voted for that unit as the winner.

Winner's prize

  • Winner's prize ¥10,000,000
  • Winner's trophy
  • Additional prizes Until 2010
  • Gift certificates of Car supplies courtesy of Autobacs Seven
  • The right to appear CM of Autobacs Seven
  • Additional prizes for 2015
  • Vacation to Palau courtesy of Cygames
  • Champion jacket and commercial deal courtesy of Uniqlo
  • Ten years worth of Donbei cup noodles courtesy of Nissin Foods
  • 1000 pieces of Family Mart Premium fried chicken courtesy of FamilyMart
  • Additional prizes for 2016
  • Vacation to Hawaii courtesy of Cygames
  • Commercial deal for M-1 no don courtesy of Nissin Foods
  • 100 kg of FamilyMart Premium fried chicken courtesy of FamilyMart
  • One year worth of The Premium Malts beer courtesy of Suntory
  • Additional prizes for 2017
  • Luxury vacation to Hawaii courtesy of Cygames
  • T Point Card with points to redeem 1 year worth of Donbei cup noodles and FamilyMart Premium fried chicken courtesy of Nissin Foods and FamilyMart
  • One year worth of Strong Zero alcoholic beverage courtesy of Suntory
  • Additional prizes for 2018
  • Tickets for Serie A match with Juventus FC in Turin, Italy courtesy of Cygames
  • 100 kg of FamilyMart Premium fried chicken courtesy of FamilyMart
  • One year worth of Strong Zero alcoholic beverage courtesy of Suntory
  • Chianina beef from Italy with one meal worth of Donbei cup noodles courtesy of Nissin Foods
  • Additional prizes for 2019
  • Journey to Dubai courtesy of Cygames
  • One year worth of Strong Zero alcoholic beverage courtesy of Suntory
  • Considering the same amount of money as the other three companies from Nissin Foods → five years worth of NISSIN FOODS products
  • One year worth of FamilyMart Premium fried chicken courtesy of FamilyMart
  • Additional prizes for 2020
  • One head saga beef worth courtesy of Cygames
  • One year worth of New Strong Zero Etc. chu-hi alcoholic beverage courtesy of Suntory
  • Victory Memorial Statue courtesy of Nissin Foods
  • One year worth of FamilyMart Premium fried chicken and Teriyaki roast chicken leg courtesy of FamilyMart
  • Additional prizes for 2021
  • One head saga beef worth courtesy of Cygames
  • One year worth of Strong Zero Etc. chu-hi alcoholic beverage courtesy of Suntory
  • One year worth of Gold series four-piece set(Golden Hamburg syteak, golden shrimp sause, Golden Beef Curry, Golden Beef Stew) courtesy of 7-Eleven
  • Leading role for Festive sale &1 year worth of Donbei cup noodles courtesy of Nissin Foods
  • Additional prizes for 2022
  • One head saga beef worth courtesy of Cygames
  • Great mug for party courtesy of Suntory
  • The same number of points earned by the new champion in the finals worth of Gold series courtesy of 7-Eleven
  • The right to use a helicopter only once between Tokyo and Osaka &1 year worth of Donbei cup noodles courtesy of Nissin Foods

Historic Results

  • The affiliated agency listed is the unit's agency at the time of the competition

1st M-1 Grand Prix (2001)

PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerNakagawake
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
The DNA of Comedy1st / 1st829 / 6 Votes
Runners-upHarigane Rock
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
Martial Artists10th / 2nd809 / 1 Vote
3rdAmerica Zarigani
Shochiku Geino
The 3 Octave Shock4th796
4thMasuda Okada
Shochiku Geino
Ability-ism8th770
5thKirin
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
Unmarked7th741
6thFootball Hour
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
The Miraculous Face2nd726
7thKing Kong
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
Astonishing Rookie6th707
8thTutorial
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
The Onmyoji of Comedy3rd637
9thDonDokoDon
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
The Uncrowned Kings9th614
10thOgi Yahagi
Production Jinrikisha
The Star of Tokyo5th540

Notes

  • Matsumoto gave King Kong a score of 55 while Nishikawa gave them a score of 95, causing a 40-point difference, which is the largest point difference for a single participant
  • Nakagawake are the only winners with the first entrance order
  • Four of the finalists this year are winners or would go on to become winners in later years, the most ever (Nakagawake, Masuda Okada, Football Hour and Tutorial)

2nd M-1 Grand Prix (2002)

  • The seven judges are: Shinsuke Shimada, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Makoto Otake, LaSalle Ishii, Yōshichi Shimada, Kausu Nakada, Danshi Tatekawa
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerMasuda Okada
Shochiku Geino
2nd consecutive yearReaching the Finals with the

intention to defeat Yoshimoto

2nd / 3rd612 / 5 Votes
Runners-upFootball Hour
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive yearThe talented unit that won the

newcomer Manzai award

5th / 1st621 / 2 Votes
3rdWaraimeshi
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

The unseeded new stars of M-16th / 2nd567 / 0 Votes
4thOgi Yahagi
Production Jinrikisha
2nd consecutive yearThe only unit from Tokyo

from the last Grand Prix

7th561
5thHarigane Rock
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd consecutive yearThe runners-up of last year with

burning passion for vengeance

1st545
6thTetsu and Tomo
Nichien Productions
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

The new wave of modern

music Manzai at M-1

4th539
7thSpeed Wagon
M2 Company
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

(Second Chance Winners) 9th535
8thDienoji
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceThe emotional and heavyweight

unit from Oita Prefecture

3rd534
9thAmerica Zarigani
Shochiku Geino
2nd consecutive yearLast year's 3rd place

that gained traction

8th525

Notes

  • The Second Chance or Consolation Round was introduced this year
  • The only year where there were more finalists who are not affiliated with Yoshimoto than those who are (5 to 4)
  • All three units in the grand finals became winners in future years

3rd M-1 Grand Prix (2003)

  • The seven judges are: Shinsuke Shimada, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Kiyotaka Nanbara, Yōshichi Shimada, LaSalle Ishii, Makoto Otake, Kausu Nakada
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerFootball Hour
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
3rd consecutive yearEarnest Wish7th / 3rd663 / 4 Votes
Runners-upWaraimeshi
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive year∞ (Infinity)4th / 1st656 / 3 Votes
3rdUntouchable
Production Jinrikisha
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

(Second Chance Winners) 9th / 2nd616 / 0 Votes
4th2Chokenju
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceThe Last Chance5th608
5thReal Kids
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceThe Youngest8th601
6thSpeed Wagon
Horipro[3]
2nd consecutive yearStraight-on Breakthrough3rd572
7thAmerica Zarigani
Shochiku Geino
3rd consecutive yearThe 3rd Time Honesty 6th564
8thKirin
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd appearanceThe Second Bloom2nd554
9thChidori
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceUnmarked1st552

Notes

  • The restrictions for participation changed from less than 10 years since formation to less than or equals to 10 years since formation
  • From this year and forward, judge points became more consistent in the range of the 70s as low and 90s are high
  • All three units in the grand finals became winners in future years
  • Koji Imada was appointed the MC from this year and onward

4th M-1 Grand Prix (2004)

  • The seven judges are: Kiyoshi Nishikawa, Kiyotaka Nanbara, Makoto Otake, Yoshichi Shimada, Koasa Shunpūtei, LaSalle Ishii, Kausu Nakada
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerUntouchable
Production Jinrikisha
2nd consecutive yearThe Hope of a Breakthrough8th / 1st673 / 6 Votes
Runners-upNankai Candies
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceThere's a First for Everything5th / 3rd639 / 1 Vote
3rdKirin
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
3rd appearance

(2nd consecutive year)

(Second Chance Winners) 9th / 2nd634 / 0 Votes
4thTaka and Toshi
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceStraight Forward Battle2nd615
5thWaraimeshi
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
3rd consecutive yearUnpredictable7th615
6thPoison Girl Band
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceThe Dysfunctional Artists6th603
7thTotal Ten Bosch
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceThe Shibuya-kei 4th587
8thTokyo Dynamite
Office Kitano
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

The Genes of "Beat"3rd583
9thChidori
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive yearRevenge1st582

Notes

  • Untouchable holds the record for the single highest points attained with 673 points, all judges had given more than 95 points
  • The point difference between the 1st place and 2nd place between Untouchable and Nankai Candies are the largest ever at 34 points
  • Although Taka and Toshi and Waraimeshi scored the same number of points, the judges determined that Taka and Toshi was better and placed above Waraimeshi

5th M-1 Grand Prix (2005)

  • The seven judges are: Shinsuke Shimada, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Masayuki Watanabe, Makoto Otake, Yoshichi Shimada, LaSalle Ishii, Kausu Nakada
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerBlack Mayonnaise
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceThe Counterattack of

the Unpopular Men

5th / 3rd659 / 4 Votes
Runners-upWaraimeshi
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
4th consecutive yearThe Unpredictable

Double Boke

1st / 2nd633 / 3 Votes
3rdKirin
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
4th appearance

(3rd consecutive year)

The Children of M-1 8th / 1st646 / 0 Votes
4thShinagawa Shoji
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceThe Unwavering Hot Streak6th626
5thTutorial
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd appearanceThe Handsome

Manzai Gone Berserk

4th622
6thChidori
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
3rd consecutive year(Second Chance Winners)9th607
7thTime Machine 3go
Upfront Agency
1st appearanceCharismatic Talents

from Akihabara

7th571
8thAsian
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceMeat and Bone Harmony2nd564
9thNankai Candies
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive yearMore than Partners,

Less than Lovers

3rd552

Notes

6th M-1 Grand Prix (2006)

  • The seven judges are: Shinsuke Shimada, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Kiyotaka Nanbara, Masayuki Watanabe, Yoshichi Otake, Kausu Nakada
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerTutorial
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
3rd appearance

(2nd consecutive year)

The Splendid Idealist 6th / 3rd664 / 7 Votes
Runners-upFootball Hour
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
4th appearanceThe Returning Champions 2nd / 2nd640 / 0 Votes
3rdKirin
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
5th appearance

(4th consecutive year)

The Hungry Fantasistas 4th / 1st627 / 0 Votes
4thWaraimeshi
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
5th consecutive yearThe Unpredictable

Double Boke

8th626
5thTotal Ten Bosch
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd appearanceImpressive Shibuya-kei

Manzai

5th613
6thLicense
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance(Second Chance Winners)9th609
7thThe Plan 9
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceRevolutionary

5 man Manzai

3rd597
8thHenho Chouchou
No agency (Amateur)
1st appearanceStrongest Amateurs

of All Time

7th576
9thPoison Girl Band
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd appearanceThe Sub-dimensional

Manzai Gone Berserk

1st570

Notes

  • For the first and only time ever, amateurs (not signed with any agency or in the industry) made it to the finals (Henho Chouchou)
  • For the first and only time ever, a unit of 5 people rather than the traditionally duo Manzai unit made it to the finals (The Plan 9)
  • The only year where all finalists were affiliated with Yoshimoto, with the exception of Henho Chouchou who have no agency
  • Tutorial are the first winners to win with unanimous votes, the other unanimous winner is Punk Boo Boo in 2009

7th M-1 Grand Prix (2007)

  • The seven judges are: Shinsuke Shimada, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Emiko Kaminuma, LaSalle Ishii, All Kyojin, Makoto Otake, Kausu Nakada
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerSandwichman
Flat Five
1st appearance(Second Chance Winners) 9th / 3rd651 / 4 Votes
Runners-upTotal Ten Bosch
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
3rd appearance

(2nd consecutive year)

The Impressive

Last Chance

5th / 1st646 / 2 Votes
3rdKing Kong
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd appearance

(Unseeded)

The Returning

Super Rookie

6th / 2nd650 / 1 Vote
4thHarisenbon
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

(Fatty + Skinny) x Ugly = Laugh Out Loud 7th608
5thWaraimeshi
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
6th consecutive yearThe Unpredictable

Double Boke

1st604
6thXabungle
Watanabe Entertainment
1st appearanceThe Miraculous Face3rd597
7thDaian
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceThe Evening Primrose

of Comedy

8th593
8thChidori
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
4th appearanceManzai of My Way4th580
9thPoison Girl Band
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
3rd appearance

(2nd consecutive year)

The Escape from

Humiliation

2nd577

Notes

  • Sandwichman are the first winners to come from the second chance round, the other winner is Trendy Angel in 2015

8th M-1 Grand Prix (2008)

  • The seven judges are: Shinsuke Shimada, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Emiko Kaminuma, Masayuki Watanabe, All Kyojin, Makoto Otake, Kaausu Nakada
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerNON STYLE
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceStreet Style Manzai 7th / 2nd644 / 5 Votes
Runners-upAudrey
K Dash Stage
1st appearance(Second Chance Winners) 9th / 3rd649 / 2 Votes
3rdKnights
Maseki Geinosha
1st appearance The Star of Asakusa 4th / 1st640 / 0 Votes
4thWaraimeshi
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
7th consecutive yearThe Lone Double Boke2nd637
5thUji Koji
Ammy Park
1st appearanceI ♥ Tochigi 5th623
6thDaian
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive yearThe Evening Primrose

of Comedy

1st619
7thMonster Engine
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceSurreal and

High-power Manzai

3rd614
8thKing Kong
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
3rd appearance

(2nd consecutive year)

The Counterattack of

the Super Rookies

8th612
9thThe Punchi
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceThe Last Chatcha Chance 6th591

Notes

  • The only year where all 3 grand finalists had appeared for the 1st time ever as a finalist
  • NON STYLE are the first winners that was formed post 2000
  • Aya Ueto was appointed as the assistant MC from this year onward

9th M-1 Grand Prix (2009)

  • The seven judges are: Shinsuke Shimada, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Emiko Kaminuma, Hideo Higashikokubaru, All Kyojin, Masayuki Watanabe, Kausu Nakada
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerPunk Boo Boo
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceThe Earnest 9th Year 8th / 2nd651 / 7 Votes
Runners-upWaraimeshi
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
8th consecutive yearThe Lone Double Boke 5th / 3rd668 / 0 Votes
3rdNON STYLE
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd consecutive year (Second Chance Winners) 9th / 1st641 / 0 Votes
4thKnights
Maseki Geinosha
2nd consecutive yearThe Star of Asakusa2nd634
5thHaraichi
Watanabe Entertainment
1st appearanceBorn in Haraichi,

Raised in M-1

5th628
6thTokyo Dynamite
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd appearanceThe Counterattack of

the Odd-ones Out

1st614
7thMonster Engine
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive yearThe Precision Machine

of Comedy

3rd610
8thNankai Candies
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd appearanceThe Red Thread in

the name of Manzai

8th607
9thHarisenbon
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd appearanceManzai Comedians

in Love

6th595

Notes

  • Punk Boo Boo became the second unanimous winner after Tutorial in 2006
  • Punk Boo Boo won The Manzai 2011, just two years later as the only unit to win both competitions
  • Waraimeshi received the highest points by a single judge ever with 100 points from Shinsuke Shimada

10th M-1 Grand Prix (2010)

PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerWaraimeshi
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)[4]
9th consecutive yearThe Lone Double Boke 6th / 2nd668 / 4 Votes
Runners-upSlim Club
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceUnmarked Islanders 3rd / 1st644 / 3 Votes
3rdPunk Boo Boo
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd consecutive year (Second Chance Winners) 9th / 3rd668 / 0 Votes
4thPeace
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

Artisans of Comedy8th629
5thGinshari
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceThe New Generation that

Embraces Showa

4th627
6thKnights
Maseki Geinosha
3rd consecutive yearThe Star of Asakusa5th626
7thHaraichi
Watanabe Entertainment
2nd consecutive yearEvolved and

Unreasonable Manzai

7th620
8thJaru Jaru
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceSuper Rookie2nd606
9thCanaria
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceFly! Last Chance 1st592

Notes

  • Waraimeshi has been a finalist every single year since 2002, marking 9 consecutive years as the finalists and the most finals appearances ever
  • This was the final M-1 Grand Prix before the 5-year hiatus

11th M-1 Grand Prix (2015)

  • This is the first M-1 Grand Prix in 5 years since 2010
  • The 9 judges are all past winners of every M-1 Grand Prix except 2004:
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerTrendy Angel
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

(Second Chance Winners) 9th / 2nd825 / 6 Votes
Runners-upGinshari
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive grand prixThe New Generation that

Embraces Showa Once Again!

6th / 1st818 / 2 Votes
3rdJaru Jaru
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive grand prix The Freestyle Doesn't Stop! 5th / 3rd834 / 1 Vote
4thTime Machine 3go
Ohta Production[5]
2nd appearance Do You Like a

Fatty with Proficiency

8th816
5thSuper Maradona
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

The Little Lamb Boke Rolls Out! 3rd813
6thWagyu
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

It Pains the Heart!

The Distorted Love of the Boke

4th806
7thMaple Chogokin
Sun Music Productions
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

The Ultra Dark Horse that

No One Knows

1st796
8thBakayo Anataha
Office Kitano
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

Calm and Poison

Tongue Manzai

2nd791
9thHaraichi
Watanabe Entertainment
3rd consecutive grand prixSawabe Will Stir It Up

Today as Well

7th788

Notes

  • Revived after 5 years since 2010
  • Restrictions changed from within 10 years formed to within 15 years formed
  • There are 9 judges in total and each judge is the past winner of every M-1 Grand Prix except 2004 (Untouchable)
  • Trendy Angel are the second winners to come from the second chance round after Sandwichman in 2007
  • All units at least received a 90 or above from a single judge

12th M-1 Grand Prix (2016)

  • The 5 judges are: Emiko Kaminuma, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Daikichi Hakata, Reiji (Nakagawake), All Kyojin
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerGinshari
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
3rd consecutive grand prix Traditional Manzai 4th / 3rd470 / 3 Votes
Runners-upWagyu
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive grand prix(Second Chance Winners) 9th / 2st469 / 1 Vote
3rdSuper Maradona
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive grand prix Weakling x Strongest 7th / 1st459 / 1 Vote
4thSaraba Seishun no Hikari
The Morihigashi
1st appearance Unpredictable 8th448
5thAkina
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

Phantasmagoria 1st446
6thHaraichi
Watanabe Entertainment
4th consecutive grand prix Shin・Haraichi 6th446
7thKaminari
Grape Company
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

Dark Horse 2nd441
8thSlim Club
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd appearance

(Unseeded)

One Shot Kill 5th441
9thAiseki Start
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceMarriage Type Manzai 3rd436

Notes

  • Although units received the same number of points, their position is determined by the number of judges were higher points, for example Akina received higher points by 3 judges over Haraichi, which is the majority, marking them above Haraichi in placement
  • The only time when the same unit entry number has made it to the finals in two consecutive years (Kaminari is entry number 73 this year, which was Wagyu's entry number last year)

13th M-1 Grand Prix (2017)

  • The seven judges are: Emiko Kaminuma, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Daikichi Hakata, Koasa Shunputei, Reiji (Nakagawake), Masayuki Watanabe, All Kyojin
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerToro Salmon
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance It's Finally Here! 3rd / 1st645 / 4 Votes
Runners-upWagyu
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
3rd consecutive grand prixA Earnest 3rd Time 9th / 3rd653 / 3 Votes
3rdMiki
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance Brother Manzai 8th / 2nd650 / 0 Votes
4thKamaitachi
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance To Become the First Ever

Dual Champions[6]

5th640
4thSuper Maradona
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
3rd consecutive grand prix (Second Chance Winners) 4th640
6thJaru Jaru
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
3rd appearance The Returning Freestyle 10th636
7thSayaka
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

Unmarked 7th628
8thUniverse
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance The Wild Woman x

The Indoors Man

1st626
9thKaminari
Grape Company
2nd consecutive grand prixThe Evolving Hard

Hitting Manzai

2nd618
10th Magical Lovely

Yoshimoto (Tokyo)

1st appearance Profound and Mysterious 6th 607

Notes

  • From this year onward, there are nine finalists and one second chance winner, for a total of ten finalists, one more than past years
  • For the first time, a unit was runners-up in consecutive years (Wagyu)
  • It was determined from this year onward, that units with the same points will have the same placement regardless of point details

14th M-1 Grand Prix (2018)

  • The seven judges are: Emiko Kaminuma, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Takeshi Tomizawa (Sandwich Man), Shiraku Tatekawa, Nobuyuki Hanawa (Knights), Reiji (Nakagawake), All Kyojin
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerShimofuri Myojo
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance The Endless Freedom 9th / 3rd662 / 4 Votes
Runners-upWagyu
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
4th consecutive grand prixThe 4th Form 10th / 2nd656 / 3 Votes
3rdJaru Jaru
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
4th appearance

(2nd consecutive year)

Freestyle Returns Again 4th / 1st648 / 0 Votes
4thMiki
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive grand prix (Second Chance Winners) 7th638
4thKamaitachi
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive grand prix To Become the First Ever

Dual Champions

3rd636
6thTom Brown
K Dash Stage
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

No Rules 8th633
7thSuper Maradona
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
4th consecutive grand prix The Final Comeback 2nd617
8thGallop
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

Shine! Ibushi Silver 5th614
9thMitorizu
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearanceThe High Pitched

Dark Horse

1st606
10th Universe
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd consecutive grand prix This Year is also

"Yeah!"

6th 594

Notes

  • Shimofuri Myojo are the first winners that were born in the Heisei era and post 1990s, they were also the youngest winners ever at the age of 25 and 26
  • Wagyu are the second unit to make it to top-3 in the finals three times in a row after Kirin, and are the only unit to be runners-up three times in a row

15th M-1 Grand Prix (2019)

  • The seven judges are: Emiko Kaminuma, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Takeshi Tomizawa, Shiraku Tatekawa, Nobuyuki Hanawa, Reiji (Nakagawake), All Kyojin
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals

Appearances

Program SubtitleEntrance

Order

Points
WinnerMilk Boy
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

Naniwa Spiral 7th / 3rd681 / 6 Votes
Runners-upKamaitachi
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
3rd consecutive grand prixPossessive Manzai 2nd / 2nd660 / 1 Vote
3rdPekopa
Sun Music Productions
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

Revolutionary Tsukkomi 10th / 1st654 / 0 Votes
4thWagyu
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
5th consecutive grand prix (Second Chance Winners) 3rd652
5thMitorizu
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd consecutive grand prix Opposite Personalities 6th649
6thKarashi Renkon
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance Strength of the Fire Nation 5th639
7thOswald
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

New Tokyo Style 8th638
8thSuehirogarizu
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

Traditional Technique

of Reiwa

4th637
9thIndians
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearanceNon-Stop 9th632
10th New York
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

Manzai Joker 1st 616

Notes

  • This is the first M-1 Grand Prix to take place in the Reiwa period and the last of the decade of 2010s
  • With a total number of entrants at 5040, this is the first time there have been over 5000 total participants in the Grand Prix
  • For the first time, the judges are the same as last year
  • For the first time since the 8th M-1 Grand Prix (2008), a Manzai duo that is not affiliated with Yoshimoto makes it into the top 3 finals
  • The winner, Milk Boy's 681 points is the highest in the history of the Grand Prix, beating out Untouchable's previous record of 673

16th M-1 Grand Prix (2020)

  • The seven judges are: Emiko Kaminuma, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Takeshi Tomizawa, Shiraku Tatekawa, Nobuyuki Hanawa, Reiji (Nakagawake), All Kyojin
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals AppearancesProgram SubtitleEntrance OrderPoints
WinnerMagical Lovely
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd appearance Unique Style Berserk Mode 6th / 2nd649 / 3 Votes
Runners-upOideyasu Koga
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance

(Unseeded)

The Harmony of Technique

and Personality

5th / 3rd658 / 2 Vote
3rdMitorizu
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
3rd consecutive grand prix The Talent of

the Opposites III

4th / 1st648 / 2 Votes
4thNishikigoi
SMA
1st appearance Idiot Old Men 9th643
5thNew York
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd consecutive grand prix Revenge on the Dark 3rd642
6thOswald
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd consecutive grand prix Neo Tokyo Style 7th642
7thIndians
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd consecutive grand prix (Second Chance Winners) 1st625
8thAkina
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd appearance The Awaken Fantasista 8th622
9thWestland
Titan
1st appearanceThe Angry Howl of the

Small Citizen

10th622
10th Tokyo Hoteison
Grape Company
1st appearance Quiet Boke Strong Tsukkomi 2nd 617

Notes

  • With a total number of entrants at 5081, this is the most entrants in the history of the grand prix
  • The judges are the same for the third year in a row
  • The first grand prix where a unit of two solo comedians made it to the finals (Oideyasu Koga, unit of Oideyasu Oda and Kogaken)
  • The winner, Magical Lovely, placed last in the 2017 M-1 Grand Prix finals and won in their second appearance in three years, going from last to first

17th M-1 Grand Prix (2021)

  • The seven judges are: Emiko Kaminuma, Hitoshi Matsumoto, Takeshi Tomizawa, Shiraku Tatekawa, Nobuyuki Hanawa, Reiji (Nakagawake), All Kyojin
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals AppearancesProgram SubtitleEntrance OrderPoints
WinnerNishikigoi
SMA
2nd appearance 50years old idiot's big adventure 8th / 2nd655 / 4 Votes
Runners-upOswald
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
2nd appearance Shin・Tokyo style 6th / 3rd665 / 1 Vote
3rdIndians
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
3rd consecutive grand prix Rapid Boke express 9th / 1st655 / 1 Votes
4thLong Coat Daddy
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance Soft Hard 7th649
5thMomo
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance (Unseeded) Naniwa New Face 10th645
6thShinkuu Jessica
Production Jinrikisha
1st appearance (Unseeded) Refraction Elite 5th638
7thUniverse
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
3rd consecutive NO M-1,NO LIFE. 3rd638
8thMoguraider
Maseki Geinousha
1st appearance (Unseeded) Naughty and Clumsy 1st637
9thHaraichi
Watanabe Entertainment
5th appearance (Second Chance Winners) 4th636
10th Ranjatai
Grape Company
1st appearance Extreme Of Bizarre 2nd628

Notes

  • From this year, the sponsor has changed from FamilyMart to 7-eleven
  • With a total number of entrants at 6017, this is the most entrants in the history of the grand prix
  • The judges are the same for the fourth year in a row
  • For the first time since the 7th M-1 Grand Prix (2007), a Manzai duo that is not affiliated with Yoshimoto makes it win

18th M-1 Grand Prix (2022)

  • The seven judges are: Hitoshi Matsumoto, Reiji (Nakagawake), Shiraku Tatekawa, Takeshi Tomizawa, Nobuyuki Hanawa, Daikichi Hakata, Kuniko Yamada
PlaceUnit Name
Affiliated Agency
Finals AppearancesProgram SubtitleEntrance OrderPoints
WinnerWestland
Titan
2nd appearance (Unseeded) The Angry Howl of the Small Citizen 10th / 1st659 / 6 Votes
Runners-upSayaka
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd appearance Hot Blooded revenge 5th / 3rd667 / 1 Vote
3rdLong Coat Daddy
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
2nd appearance Gently Hybrid 4th / 2nd660 / 0 Votes
4thDansei Buranko
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance Dangerous Sober Man 6th650
5thShinkuu Jessica
Production Jinrikisha
2nd appearance Uncontrollable 2nd647
6thYoneda 2000
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance Good Friends Fantastic 8th638
7thOswald
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
4th consecutive (Second Chance Winners) 3rd639
8thKabe Poster
Yoshimoto (Osaka)
1st appearance Passive Logic 1st634
9thQ
Titan
1st appearance No Real 9th620
10th Diamond
Yoshimoto (Tokyo)
1st appearance (Unseeded) Crazy Sparkle 7th616

Notes

  • With a total number of entrants at 7261, this is the most entrants in the history of the grand prix
  • For the first time, a Manzai duo that is not affiliated with Yoshimoto makes it win for the 2nd year in a row

Masters of ceremony

GPMC and Assistant MC(s)Others
1Shinsuke Shimada, Yasuhiko Akasaka, Rei Kikukawa
2Kiyoshi Nishikawa, Kōichi Yamadera, Emiri NakayamaInterviewer: Yuichi Kimura
3Koji Imada, Kiyoshi Nishikawa, Eiko Koike
4Koji Imada, Waka InoueInterviewer: Yuichi Kimura
Lottery Draft Special Guest: Saori Yoshida
5Koji Imada, Eiko KoikeInterviewer: Yuichi Kimura
6Koji Imada, Kaori Manabe
7Koji Imada, Eiko Koike
8Koji Imada, Aya Ueto
9
10
11Second Chance Round Reporter: Ayumi Hirodo (Asahi Broadcasting Corporation announcer)
Second Chance Round MC: Tomonori Jinnai
12
13
14Second Chance Round Voting Reporter: Ayumi Hirodo (Asahi Broadcasting Corporation announcer)
Waiting Room Reporter: Trendy Angel
Second Chance Round MC: Tomonori Jinnai, Chiaki Horan
15 M-1 Reporter: Akira Kawashima (Kirin)

Waiting Room Reporter: Ayumi Hirodo, Riho Tsuda (Both Asahi Broadcasting Corporationn announcers)

Second Chance Round MC: Tomonori Jinnai, Yua Shinkawa

16 M-1 Report: Ayumi Hirodo (Asahi Broadcasting Corporation announcer)

Waiting Room Reporter: Riho Tsuda, Yuji Nakamura (Both Asahi Broadcasting Corporation announcers)

Second Chance Round MC: Tomonori Jinnai, Marie Iitoyo

17 M-1 Report: Ayumi Hirodo (Asahi Broadcasting Corporation announcer)

Waiting Room Reporter: Riho Tsuda (Asahi Broadcasting Corporation announcers)

Second Chance Round MC: Tomonori Jinnai, Nanase Nishino

18 M-1 Report: Ayumi Hirodo (Asahi Broadcasting Corporation announcer)

Second Chance Round Reporter: Chihiro Washio (Asahi Broadcasting Corporation announcers)

Second Chance Round MC: Tomonori Jinnai, Ayumi Hirodo (Asahi Broadcasting Corporation announcer)

Event hiatus

On December 12, 2010, Yoshimoto Kogyo and ABC announced that "M-1 Grand Prix" would end in the year and they will start the project to succeed the event.[7]

The event restarted in 2015 with different sponsors and is no longer officially titled "Autobacs M-1 Grand Prix", but simply ''M-1 Grand Prix''.[8]

References

  1. "M-1 Grand Prix Official Website". M-1グランプリ 公式サイト. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
  2. "M1出場資格「結成15年以内」に変更". www.sponichi.co.jp. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
  3. M2 Company changed their name to Horipro
  4. Changed from Osaka to Tokyo in Spring of 2010
  5. Changed agency to Ohta in August 2013
  6. Kamaitachi had won King of Conte 2017 and had a chance to become a dual champion if they also win M-1 Grand Prix. However, there is already a dual champion as Punk Boo Boo won M-1 Grand Prix in 2009 and The Manzai in 2011.
  7. "M-1グランプリは今年がラスト - 芸能ニュース". nikkansports.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-05-10.
  8. "来年夏、M-1グランプリ復活 - お笑いニュース". nikkansports.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-05-10.
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