Masquerade

Masquerade

7

1979-12-31

Masquerade (Kasou Taishou) is a semi-annual show on NTV in which various amateur groups perform short skits, which are rated by a panel of judges. Especially in recent years, many of the skits have revolved around clever methods of "faking" cinematic special effects on a live stage. The show is hosted by Kinichi Hagimoto and Katori Shingo. Worldwide, the most famous of these skits, and among the most successful at "fake special effects" was a skit which is widely known as "Matrix ping pong".

Watch Trailer

OVERVIEW
VIDEOS
PHOTOS
WATCH
Masquerade

Storyline

Masquerade (Kasou Taishou) is a semi-annual show on NTV in which various amateur groups perform short skits, which are rated by a panel of judges. Especially in recent years, many of the skits have revolved around clever methods of "faking" cinematic special effects on a live stage. The show is hosted by Kinichi Hagimoto and Katori Shingo. Worldwide, the most famous of these skits, and among the most successful at "fake special effects" was a skit which is widely known as "Matrix ping pong".

First Aired

1979-12-31

Last Aired

2021-02-06

Seasons

1

Episodes

98

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Reality

Language

日本語

Network

Nippon TV

Production

Nippon Television Network Corporation

Casts

  • Image 2

    Kinichi Hagimoto

    萩本欽一
  • Image 2

    Shingo Katori

    香取愼吾