Monday Late Show Season 14, Episode 21: Episode 21

Episode 1

New Year's Day Special: [Kiritani-san & Fefu-san! A Comprehensive Investigation of Local Issues in the New Year] Shareholder benefit for Mr. Kiritani, 75 years old, physical fitness test; Fefu-nee, professional kickboxer & her journey to obtaining her license; Magician GO's New Year's magic; Late-night calligraphy competition; 2024 Amateur Grand Prize

120 min

Episode 2

We investigated real-life "Solitary Gourmet" experiences of people walking the streets. Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... An English lesson late into the night in Osaka as the World Expo approaches, a marriage proposal from a stranger?! Solving unresolved cases of people on the street.

45 min

Episode 3

English Lessons in Osaka Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... This year marks 100 years since the end of the Showa era, so they tried a quiz about the Showa era, and a super unique amateur makes another appearance! Where are those people now, as seen on Yofukashi?

45 min

Episode 4

A special episode featuring unreleased stories from foreigners. A massive collection of international interviews... including common experiences from various countries, both joyful and sad; things foreigners dislike about Japan; the working conditions in Japan; and a survey of smartphones used by foreigners.

45 min

Episode 5

Investigating common occurrences on train lines in Tokyo Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... Asking them about their personal news in the middle of winter, the purpose of the mysterious woman who cries in the park on the 20th of every month, and local issues across Japan.

45 min

Episode 6

I asked people in a snowy region about their personal news. Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... including the issue of high school students researching late-night shows, the "What I'd like to do if I were reborn" series (winter farming edition), and the changing hairstyles of Murakami.

45 min

Episode 7

What's the difference between a fart and a flatulence? Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... Asking them about their personal news in the middle of winter, what's the difference between similar things? A late-night independent research project: Solving unsolved cases of people on the street.

45 min

Episode 8

I asked people on the street what they've recently graduated from. Shingo Murakami and Matsuko talk about... investigating the average values ​​of various things, presenting quizzes about events happening this year, and creating a quiz about the most common surnames in each prefecture.

45 min

Episode 9

Tokyo Train Route Survey Part 2 Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... including the Kamata Uncle problem, the Lamborghini sound problem, the attempt to get Murakami and Matsuko to kiss, and the usual personal news.

45 min

Episode 10

I asked for advice for people moving to Tokyo this spring. Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... He wants to make his mother laugh by having a professional perform the stand-up comedy routine he created ▽ Investigating people who are preserving the Showa era... Tourist pennants, drive-ins, rooftop amusement parks

45 min

Episode 11

I asked people in Osaka about their personal news. Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... investigating whether drama scenes actually exist, the problem of a third-grader's overly original craft project, and the issue of a cafe near Takanawa Gateway that can't open.

45 min

Episode 12

Japan's Biggest Problem: A Nationwide Spring Survey - 2-Hour Special Shingo Murakami and Matsuko chat about various things... A close look at Kiritani-san, who is extremely busy at the end of the fiscal year, Fefu-san & Tada-san's second trip to Korea, a nationwide survey of local issues, English lesson in Osaka.

120 min

Episode 13

Spring Special A monkey with a cry that sounds too much like an old man ▽ Using zombies to revitalize a town ▽ Brothers talking for the first time in 15 years ▽ Are Gachapin and Mukku now single?

45 min

Episode 14

An investigation into what happened to people who moved to Tokyo. How do Buddhist monks spend Christmas? What kind of people hire butlers? Do all taxi drivers have ghost stories? Why are there so many doctors who speak informally?

14 min

Episode 15

Dog problems throughout Japan The terrifying doctor problem in Tokyo, the overly sexy live commentary problem in Hiroshima, the awkward moments for karaoke staff, is Hayashiya Pe-san's underwear pink too?, the earrings he hasn't taken off in 8 years, the sparkling intersection in Itabashi Ward.

45 min

Episode 16

Island News & Local Issues Special A terrifying series of playground equipment and mysterious signs related to local issues, and an investigation into real-life "lonely gourmet" experiences of people on the street... We're releasing a ton of classic material again!

45 min

Episode 17

If I Were Reborn Series ~School Teacher & Ramen Shop Owner Edition~ Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss various topics... including the issue of foreigners laughing at a billboard on Takeshita Street, and the Shimane self-deprecating calendar issue. ▽Familiar faces from the late-night talk show offer strong comments on recent bizarre news.

45 min

Episode 18

Asking people on a southern island for personal news. A person with the ability to control burping at will and a person with the ability to remember the birthdays of celebrities VS Hayashiya Pe: The official names of everyday phenomena and a survey to see if people remember the childhood game "Fruits Basket".

45 min

Episode 19

The Expo guide who resembles Murakami A kendo 7th dan plays rock-paper-scissors with a twist, a late-night Father's Day interview, the pigeon imitation problem, and the problem of men whose... well, you know... are too soft.

45 min

Episode 20

Complaints that people in various professions want to make to their customers. A late-night photo contest, the problem of an island in Saga Prefecture full of people named Nozaki, and the aftermath of a ramen shop owner who didn't want to make fried rice.

45 min

Episode 22

Since it was Tanabata, I had them write their wishes on strips of paper. The handkerchief drop game and the folktale "Onigiri Kororin"? A survey of memorable slogans, the current activities of KENTA with his unique singing voice, and who cooks the mysterious ground beef and chicken?

45 min

Episode 23

What kind of incident or commotion has happened around you recently? The unusual Obon festival in Yamagata, the issue of a 48-year-old medical student in Hiroshima, and the meaning of a bartender's shake.

45 min

Episode 24

Today is Marine Day! Personal news at the beach How many m/s of wind can a train conductor's hat withstand? Is there a Jonathan working at Gusto? ▽ Shimane Prefecture has the longest morning preparation time, and Nara Prefecture has a town where dogs are not allowed.

45 min

Episode 25

Visiting the Osaka-Kansai Expo From popular pavilions to unexpected hidden gems, they thoroughly check out how each visitor enjoys themselves in their own unique style ▽ We also asked them about their personal summer news.

45 min

Episode 26

Worst Prefecture Ranking Survey & Things You Should Know This Summer Personal news heard along the rivers in Tokyo and Osaka, embarrassing rankings of each prefecture, and trivia for enjoying summer comfortably, all presented as quizzes to people on the street.

45 min

Episode 27

A traditional part of the homecoming season! We asked people on the street to brag about their hometowns. What's the identity of that background music playing in supermarkets? We investigate that sound everyone has heard, and what happened to the mouse that was locked in the closet? Solving unsolved cases.

45 min

Episode 28

Late-Night Fashion Check Summer 2025 The truth behind the absence of the two MCs in the previous broadcast... The girl with the most original craftsmanship and the Othello Man who wasn't mentioned at all make a reappearance.

45 min

Episode 29

Respect for the Aged Day Interview Real-life "solitary gourmet" experiences of people on the street, which food stalls are the most profitable at festivals, and where the line is drawn between acceptable and unacceptable host club catchphrases.

45 min

Episode 30

The intense heat makes it unbearable during the day, so I tried listening to some personal news early in the morning. How much does dog food cost per month in upscale residential areas? Chicken Crowing International solves viewers' problems with pets they can't touch and those with thick, coarse fur.

45 min

Episode 31

It's finally gotten cooler, but...how did you all get through this year's intense heat? Why are Hanshin Electric Railway trains the same orange color as the Yomiuri Giants? What can you buy overseas with 1000 yen? Why was the emperor naked in the fairy tale?

45 min

Episode 32

Autumn Nationwide Survey - 2-Hour Special A close look at Kiritani's summer; Fefu-nee's battle with her friend; news on the Osaka-Kansai Expo closing today; the Hachioji thermometer problem; Tsugaru dialect vs. chat GPT; why are Saitama residents so good at drawing?

90 min

Episode 33

What's inside the bags of people walking down the street? If someone falls ill on a plane, will a doctor actually volunteer? How far do people walk in the city each day? Do magicians keep pigeons as pets?

45 min

Episode 34

Gunma Prefecture News & Expo Reservation-less Girls' Last Stage Tomorrow is Gunma Prefecture Citizens' Day! Gunma news, legal advice from lawyer Kikuchi, which stations should the Yamanote Line stop at if it gets an express train? Goodbye Expo No-Reservation Girls

45 min

Episode 35

An island where people eat cake wrapped in seaweed. Personal news related to sports, a grandfather with a bone age of 28, the issue of the "su" sound in Ibaraki dialect, and a man whose clothes are so tattered he can't get through the winter.

45 min

Episode 36

Farmers' personal news & Ibaraki Prefecture Residents' Day Special The appearance of a hardcore fan of Murakami, worrying about her husband's strangely shaped uvula, wanting to get better at jumping, and the Ibaraki Prefecture edition of the Prefectural Citizens' Day News.

45 min

Episode 37

Nationwide Local Issues: Unreleased Special Shingo Murakami and Matsuko discuss local issues in a special episode! [Akita] The Namahage compliance problem in the Reiwa era, [Okinawa] The tissue overuse problem, [Tokyo] The mysterious game created by a 9-year-old.

45 min

Episode 38

People on the street write their kanji character of the year. Survey on things you appreciate more as you get older ▼ Kaminari & Cool Poco are also confused... A compliance survey of comedians ▼ Is calling a colleague "chan" sexual harassment? Lawyer Kikuchi's Street Corner Legal Consultation

45 min

Episode 39

Amazon, Kusatsu, Shota Watanabe... The "other one" problem across Japan Exposing the realities and worries of certain professions! A survey of people's jobs on the street, the annual low-key Halloween event, and the Aichi Prefecture edition of the Prefectural Citizens' Day News, presented by newscaster Kayoko Okubo.

45 min

Episode 40

An annual year-end tradition! The design for Yoshizumi Ishihara's New Year's card for 2026 has been decided. Kimura-san, who sounds just like Doraemon, and a genius programmer boy with big news, Yoshizumi's 2026 New Year's card has been decided, and he tries his hand at Nanjing bamboo curtain tricks!

45 min

Episode 41