Kansai Comedy Legends Shampoo Hat Spark Emotional Frenzy on National TV During 'THE SECOND'
On May 16, 2026, the comedy competition "THE SECOND ~Manzai Tournament~"—a high-stakes stage for veterans with over 16 years of experience—took place, and the performance of Kansai-based powerhouse duo Shampoo Hat has become a major talking point across Japan. Although they narrowly missed a spot in the semi-finals, social media has been flooded with praise for their unique brand of manzai and the emotional impact of seeing them perform during primetime national television. Shampoo Hat is renowned for a style that is truly one-of-a-kind. As Seiya from the popular duo Shimofuri Myojo put it, "Shampoo Hat’s manzai is the ultimate form that only those two can deliver." This long-cultivated, distinct worldview was broadcast to living rooms nationwide, prompting a wave of heartfelt comments from long-time fans such as, "Seeing them do manzai on a national scale brings tears to my eyes," and "It was so funny it actually made me cry." The duo’s loss to ...