This is a list of Japanese comediansâÂÂknown in Japanese as , , or simply âÂÂand their group names. This page uses the word "comedian" in its broadest possible sense. For more information on modern Japanese comedy, see owarai. Names on this page are listed by the year of their debut or entrance into the entertainment industry. The list covers only notable comedians. Comedy groups that were formed years after the members debut will not be listed as the members will be listed individually.
For a list of Japanese comedians by alphabetical order, see List of Japanese comedians
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1986
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1987
1988
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1989
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1990
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1991
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1992
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1993
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1994
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1995
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1997
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