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Masquerade (1979)

TV Series ★ 7.0 120 min

Reality

Masquerade (Kasou Taishou) is a semi-annual show on NTV in which various amateur groups perform short skits, which are rated by a panel of judges. Especially in recent years, many of the skits have revolved around clever methods of "faking" cinematic special effects on a live stage. The show is hosted by Kinichi Hagimoto and Katori Shingo. Worldwide, the most famous of these skits, and among the most successful at "fake special effects" was a skit which is widely known as "Matrix ping pong".

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Quick facts

Released
December 31, 1979
Runtime
120 min
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Nippon Television Network Corporation

Cast

Kinichi Hagimoto Kinichi Hagimoto Host Shingo Katori Shingo Katori Host

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Frequently asked questions

What is Masquerade about?
Masquerade (Kasou Taishou) is a semi-annual show on NTV in which various amateur groups perform short skits, which are rated by a panel of judges. Especially in recent years, many of the skits have revolved around clever methods of "faking" cinematic special effects on a live stage. The show is hosted by Kinichi Hagimoto and Katori Shingo. Worldwide, the most famous of these skits, and among the most successful at "fake special effects" was a skit which is widely known as "Matrix ping pong".
Who stars in Masquerade?
Masquerade stars Kinichi Hagimoto, Shingo Katori.
When was Masquerade released?
Masquerade is a 1979 reality series.
Where can I watch Masquerade?
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