TV Show Review: Nogizaka Skits LIVE

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Rating

★★★

Duration

2 Hrs 30 Mins

Episodes

1

Drama Digest

Nogizaka Skits is a variety program that captures Nogizaka46 lead generation members performing skits and comical live performances together with the Japanese comedy duo Saraba Seishun no Hikari. The biggest highlight of this show will be the live skit challenges and the special concerts by the famous and talented members. It brings out different sides of this group as each performance vastly differs from the others. So they read the scripts and decide on their roles backstage to present themselves more accurately. Some skits are brand new, and some popular scripts get new twists while performing.

The Feel-Good Part

This show provides skits from the skit masters who take on the challenge of discovering the talents of the girl group members and bringing out their unexpected sides. It is a hilarious and amusing show that provides many stories with creative plots. It is a high-spirited experience as the entire cast brings out their wacky and cheerful energy. Even though the skits are not sensible, the members performing the characters present excellent acting skills. The show is relaxing for the audience and the performers because they can improvise dialogues or scenes in their ways. Each participating member is well-utilized in the skits with different personalities and roles. The production value and director got decently carried out in this show.

The Disappointing Factor

Despite the show exceeding the expectations in some ways, it could have had much better execution. Some scenes miss the mark, and there are moments of awkward performances but overall manage to be decent.

In-Depth Analysis

It is a sketch comedy show that provides live skits and concerts featuring the girl group Nogizaka46 4th generation. The acts got compiled together as the lead hosts also became part of the show. The titles of these parodies are Ayame-chan’s Gonna Arrest You!, The beautiful Rayland-sama, The insurance policy will not allow it, the mischievous Yancha, my pace hero! Captain Yuri, etc. These sketches by the members as they play unique characters that are created solely for them. Some of them are parodies of real-life situations, but some are written anew for these live performances. The cast also participates in some game projects.

Star Power                                                        

This show got created by Yasushi Sukittsu and produced by Shinobu Mori. The lead hosts are Morita Tetsuya and Higashi Bukuro, and the narrator is Jimbo Bonji. All the members of Nogizaka46 4th generations participate as the regular cast in this show.

Overall Opinion

It is a comedy compilation of small skits, which might be entertaining and funny to watch with family. The show provides light-hearted content that can be a mood lifter for the viewers. It is a hilarious pass time show without worrying about some complex plots or twisted endings. It is a worth watching program that the audience needs to try for themselves.