M-1

 Today's topic is M-1. M-1 is the contest to elect best performers of Manzai. As you know, the word 'M' of 'M-1' is initial of 'Manzai'. Yoshimotokogyo sponsor this contest, and Shimada Shinsuke planned this contest. This had been held for ten years(2001~2010). Every year, this was held in December. People who have had present pair name for less than 10 years can take part in this contest regardless of all, such as a pro, amateur, and nationality.

The past champions
2001 Nakagawake
2002 MasudaOkada
2003 Football-hour
2004 Untouchable
2005 Black mayonnaise
2006 Tutorial
2007 Sandwich man
2008 NON STYLE
2009 Panku bubu
2010 Waraimeshi