Winner of the Directors' Choice Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023 and a nominee for Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024, "Japanese Boy" features Takashi, who has lived in Australia for five years. As he immerses himself in Aussie culture, he develops a deeper love for the country, inspiring him to craft jokes about his experiences.
This show explores Takashi's journey as he expresses his understanding and affection for Australia, presented with humor and charm.
Takashi has appeared on several platforms including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, Comedy Up Late, Thank God You're Here, and Taskmaster.
Reviews highlight his performance as "exquisite stand-up" (★★★★ - Chortle), "funny, clever, and insightful" (★★★★ - ArtsHub), with "often quirky observations" (★★★★ - Time Out), and a captivating stage presence that makes you "fall in love with Takashi’s demeanour" (★★★★ - The Fourth Wall).
Winner - Directors' Choice Award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023Nominee - Most Outstanding Show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 Japanese BoyTakashihas lived in Australia for five years. He is getting more Aussie, but he is still so Japanese. The more Aussie he becomes, the more he loves Australia. The more he loves Australia, the more he wants to write jokes about Australia. This show is about a Japanese boy who tries to show you his understanding and love about his favourite country – Australia. Big bow. Arigato. As seen on theMelbourne International Comedy Festival Gala,Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow,Comedy Up Late,Thank God You're HereandTaskmaster. SOLD OUT ALL SHOWSatBrisbane Comedy Festival 2024 "Exquisite stand-up"★★★★ - Chortle"Funny, clever and insightful."★★★★ - ArtsHub"Often quirky observations."★★★★ - Time Out"You can’t help but fall in love with Takashi’s demeanour."★★★★ - The Fourth Wall
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