Chihara Kyōdai (千原兄弟, Chihara Kyōdai) or Chihara Brothers is a Japanese comedy duo (kombi) consisting of Chihara Junior (千原ジュニア) and Chihara Seiji (千原せいじ). Seiji and Junior are actual brothers. They are employed by Yoshimoto Kogyo, and are mainly active in Tokyo and Osaka. They have featured in films and television.
| Chihara Kyōdai | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Chihara Kyōdai (千原兄弟) |
| Years active | 1990– |
| Employer | Yoshimoto Kogyo |
| Genres | Conte |
| Members | |
The duo formed in June 1989 when Seiji invited Junior, who dropped out of high school at the time to form a unit and become comedians at the Yoshimoto NSC in Osaka.[1] The duo started official activities in 1990.[2]
Members
edit- Chihara Junior (千原ジュニア), Real name Kōji Chihara (千原浩史) Born March 30, 1974 in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto. Plays the boke and writes all their material.[1]
- Chihara Seiji (千原せいじ), Real name Seiji Chihara (千原靖史) Born January 25, 1970 in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto. Plays the tsukkomi.
Media
editThis list consists of only media appearances made by the duo Chihara Kyōdai when they appear together.
Current Television Programs
edit- Sekai no Mura de Hakken! Konna Tokoro ni Nihonjin (世界の村で発見!こんなところに日本人) (TV Asahi, 2013–)
Commercials
edit- Shige Kicks (シゲキックス) (Mikakuto, 1994)
- "Graduation Trip" Campaign (Nippon Travel Agency, 1994)
- Uniqlo (1995)
- "Butayaki Udon" (Acecook, 1995)
- Toyota Rush (Toyota, 2008)
- Willcom, 2011
Movies
edit- Kishiwada Shounen Gurentai (岸和田少年愚連隊) (Director: Takashi Miike, 1997)
- Moon Child (Original: Gackt, 2003)
- Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (Voice-over dub, 2009)
References
edit- ^ a b Arashi ni Shiyagare (嵐にしやがれ), Aired 2019-04-06
- ^ Official Profile on Yoshimoto Kogyo