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SMAP×SMAP (1996)

TV Series ★ 8.5 54 min

Comedy

SMAP×SMAP was an ongoing weekly Japanese variety show on Kansai TV and Fuji TV starring the members of SMAP. The show began on April 15, 1996 and it aired from 22:00 to 22:54 every Monday. The show's usual ratings were higher than 20%, which is considered high since most variety shows range from 10-20%. Each episode begins a variety of skits, comedic performances, and/or games.  These are followed by Bistro SMAP, in which the SMAP members compete against each other to impress celebrity judges with their gourmet cooking.  Last is a musical performance by SMAP which may include celebrity guests, as well.

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Quick facts

Released
April 15, 1996
Runtime
54 min
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese

Themes

Cast

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi Tsuyoshi Kusanagi Host Takuya Kimura Takuya Kimura Host Shingo Katori Shingo Katori Host Goro Inagaki Goro Inagaki Host Masahiro Nakai Masahiro Nakai Host

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Frequently asked questions

What is SMAP×SMAP about?
SMAP×SMAP was an ongoing weekly Japanese variety show on Kansai TV and Fuji TV starring the members of SMAP. The show began on April 15, 1996 and it aired from 22:00 to 22:54 every Monday. The show's usual ratings were higher than 20%, which is considered high since most variety shows range from 10-20%. Each episode begins a variety of skits, comedic performances, and/or games.  These are followed by Bistro SMAP, in which the SMAP members compete against each other to impress celebrity judges with their gourmet cooking.  Last is a musical performance by SMAP which may include celebrity guests, as well.
Who stars in SMAP×SMAP?
SMAP×SMAP stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Takuya Kimura, Shingo Katori, Goro Inagaki.
When was SMAP×SMAP released?
SMAP×SMAP is a 1996 comedy series.
Where can I watch SMAP×SMAP?
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