, also known simply as Ameagari, was a Japanese

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duo ''( kombi)'' consisting of Hiroyuki Miyasako () and Tōru Hotohara (). They are from

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and, like most other comedians from the

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, are employed by

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. The duo was created in 1989 and disbanded on Aug 17, 2021. Their ''kombi'' name translates to Post-Rain Suicide Squad. Their namesake was a

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(a favorite

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of theirs) that occurred while they were both students at Yoshimoto Kogyo: New Star Creation. It was based on one of their singles, "Ameagari no Yozora ni" ("To the Post-Rain Nightsky"). They are friends with

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and are common guests on their show, ''

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'', usually when extra members are needed for a game. Both ''kombi'' are regulars on ''

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''.

Members

* - Plays the '' boke''. Married with one child. Notoriously

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. In his trademark greeting, he points both index fingers towards the viewer (in a "bang bang" pose) and happily proclaims "I'm Miyasako!" (''"Miyasako desu!"''), * - Plays the ''

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'', but is able to be both a ''boke'' and ''tsukkomi''. Married in 2004 to his long-time girlfriend. Known for his

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hair and his quick temper.

Hosted Shows

* (

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, since 1999) * ( CBC, since 2001) * (

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, since 2003) * ( TBS, since 2005) * (

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, 2006-2009) ** (2006-2007) ** (2007-2009) * (

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, since 2010) * (

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, since 2010) * (TBS, since 2010)

References

External links

Ameagari Kesshita's profile on the official Yoshimoto Kōgyō homepage
{{Authority control Japanese comedians Japanese comedy duos People from Osaka