Hitoshi Matsumoto

Born: 1963-09-08

Hitoshi Matsumoto (born September 8, 1963), or Matchan as he is commonly known, is a Japanese comedian best known as the boke half the popular owarai duo Downtown alongside Masatoshi Hamada. Born in Hyōgo Prefecture, he usually speaks in the Kansai dialect. He directed, produced, and starred in the 2007 movie Big Man Japan, which was shown at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight section.


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Symbol

as The Man
Released: 2009-09-12

A Japanese man in polka-dot pajamas wakes up in a room with no doors. Meanwhile, a middle-aged...

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R100

as Police Officer
Released: 2013-10-05

Ruthless dominatrixes pursue a mild-mannered salesman who wants to get out of his unbreakable...

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Big Man Japan

as Masaru Daisatô / Dai-Nihonjin
Released: 2007-05-19

Daisato, a second-rate, third-generation superhero, annoys his neighbors with the noise and...

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Violence Voyager

as Narrator
Released: 2018-04-18

Following an end-of-term school ceremony, the American boy Bobby decides to go with his friend...

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There's Always Tomorrow - The Movie

as uncredited
Released: 2002-10-25

Office drama wherein a mediocre salaryman struggling hard to face a dream.

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Professional - Matsumoto Hitoshi

as Himself
Released: 2010-10-16

A behind-the-scenes look at the comedic career of the boke side of the Downtown duo, Matsumoto...

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Sasuke

as Sasuke
Released: 2001-08-15

Parents leave their son home alone for awhile, but mistakenly order ninja Sasuke of Ninja...

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Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!

as uncredited
First aired: 1989-10-03

A Japanese variety show hosted by popular Japanese owarai duo, Downtown, with comedian Hōsei...

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Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!

as Matsumoto
First aired: 1989-10-03

A Japanese variety show hosted by popular Japanese owarai duo, Downtown, with comedian Hōsei...

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Wednesday Downtown

as Self - Panel Member
First aired: 2014-04-23

Everybody has theories that they personally cling blindly to regardless of proof or scientific...

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Detective! Knight Scoop

as 局長
First aired: 1988-03-05

"Detective! Knight Scoop" is an amusement programme. Based on requests contributed by the...

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Detective! Knight Scoop

as Chief detective
First aired: 1988-03-05

"Detective! Knight Scoop" is an amusement programme. Based on requests contributed by the...

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Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji

as uncredited
First aired: 1991-12-08

Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji (ダウンタウンのごっつええ感じ, roughly "Downtown's Feeling Real Good"), was a...

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Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-07-27

After participating to a previous show where they have to bet or be challenged to any kind of...

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King Of Conte

as uncredited
First aired: 2008-10-05

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HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental

as uncredited
First aired: 2016-11-30

Produced by Hitoshi Matsumoto, Documental pits ten comedians against each other. The objective...

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IPPON GRAND PRIX

as conference chairman
First aired: 2009-12-28

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There's Always Tomorrow, We Have Tomorrow

as uncredited
First aired: 2001-04-21

Ashita Ga Arusa is a Japanese television drama series first aired on NTV in 2001.

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Legendary Teacher

as Jiro Nanba(南波 次郎)
First aired: 2000-04-15

A man who appears to have no particular passion for anything ironically proves effective with...

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M-1 Grand Prix

as uncredited
First aired: 2001-12-25

The next generation of Manzai duos compete in a fierce battle of wits and laughter, unleashing...

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人志松本のすべらない話

as uncredited
First aired: 2004-12-28

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Crazy Journey

as uncredited
First aired: 2021-05-19

"Crazy Journeys" - who travel around the world and around Japan with their own perspectives and...

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THE SECOND~漫才トーナメント~

as uncredited
First aired: 2023-05-20

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Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chat

as Self
First aired: 2021-08-20

Two of Japan’s top creators come together for a special fireside chat. Hideaki ANNO, creator and...

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HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents FREEZE

as uncredited
First aired: 2018-09-19

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Lincoln

as uncredited
First aired: 2005-10-18

LINCOLN is a Japanese variety show. It premiered on October 18, 2005 and ended on September 10,...

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ダウンタウンのヤバイ昭和の世界

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-08-13

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Downtown Now

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-04-17

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Wide na Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2013-10-15

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King of Conte no Kai

as uncredited
First aired: 2021-06-12

Hosted by Downtown's Matsumoto Hitoshi, this is a preshow for King of Conte championship which...

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審査員長・松本人志

as uncredited
First aired: 2020-09-05

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Dareka to Nakai

as uncredited
First aired: 2023-04-30

This is a fresh and innovative talk show. With celebrities from various industries, it promises...

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Downtown DX

as uncredited
First aired: 1993-10-21

Downtown DX is a variety talk show hosted by Hamada Masatoshi and Matsumoto Hitoshi. Include...

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Hitoshi Matsumoto's Talks for Sake Nibbles

as uncredited
First aired: 2021-04-02

A talk show hosted by Hitoshi Matsumoto, where celebrities and cultural figures gather around a...

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爆笑 大日本アカン警察

as uncredited
First aired: 2009-12-28

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松本紳助 松紳

as uncredited
First aired: 2000-10-05

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Matsumoto ke no Kyuujitsu

as Mom
First aired: 2014-10-10

The show's title can be translated as “The Matsumoto Family's Vacation”. The fictitious...

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ワレワレハワラワレタイ

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-12-31

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