I feel like the batsu games are targeted to a wider audience, whereas the weekly show tends to usually be a little bit more eccentric and episodes can be hit or miss. Watching them after batsu games I didn’t enjoy them as much at first, but in the last couple years I have been getting into them more, so maybe try a few different episodes and you might find something you like.
These are my favourite series:
Shichi Henge: This is kind of like a condensed version of the batsu games. For each episode one comedian performs 7 skits as different characters to try and make the group laugh. Some episodes are better than others depending on who the comedian is, but I think most of them are good.
Rendezvous Game: The 5 of them are given a vague general location (e.g. large carpark) and have to travel separately to the place they think the others will go to and meet up. If anyone goes to the same place they can then stick together for the next location until they all meet. The chemistry in this is good. There was also a long special episode with a few guests that I thought was good (not sure it was subbed though).
I Think This Item Will Suit You: Each of them have to buy clothes for a guest, and the guest ranks them. I like the chemistry they have on this as well and amusing to see their sense of fashion.
Any of the series they are walking outside together like Ask the Best in a Strange Town, and Stroll to Meet Celebrities.
Apart from that, I liked Lincoln back when it was airing and I think the vibe might a bit easier to watch for a casual viewer. It’s mostly Downtown and other comedians though, not the 5 of them. Maybe check out the athletic festival special.
I feel like the batsu games are targeted to a wider audience, whereas the weekly show tends to usually be a little bit more eccentric and episodes can be hit or miss. Watching them after batsu games I didn’t enjoy them as much at first, but in the last couple years I have been getting into them more, so maybe try a few different episodes and you might find something you like.
These are my favourite series:
Shichi Henge: This is kind of like a condensed version of the batsu games. For each episode one comedian performs 7 skits as different characters to try and make the group laugh. Some episodes are better than others depending on who the comedian is, but I think most of them are good.
Rendezvous Game: The 5 of them are given a vague general location (e.g. large carpark) and have to travel separately to the place they think the others will go to and meet up. If anyone goes to the same place they can then stick together for the next location until they all meet. The chemistry in this is good. There was also a long special episode with a few guests that I thought was good (not sure it was subbed though).
I Think This Item Will Suit You: Each of them have to buy clothes for a guest, and the guest ranks them. I like the chemistry they have on this as well and amusing to see their sense of fashion.
Any of the series they are walking outside together like Ask the Best in a Strange Town, and Stroll to Meet Celebrities.
Apart from that, I liked Lincoln back when it was airing and I think the vibe might a bit easier to watch for a casual viewer. It’s mostly Downtown and other comedians though, not the 5 of them. Maybe check out the athletic festival special.