, meaning ''Heavenly Dragonfly'', was a
manzai comedy duo consisting of and . Members of the
Yoshimoto Kogyo entertainment conglomerate, they performed on the
Fuji TV variety show ''
Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!'' Their main act was based on arguing and fighting in public.
On July 18, 2006, it was found out that Yamamoto was questioned by the
Hakodate West
Police station in
Hokkaidō
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
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on suspicion of
statutory rape of a minor. As a result, Yoshimoto Kogyo announced the cancellation of their contract with the agency. The duo was also disbanded. Kato apologized for Yamamoto's
scandal on his live TV program broadcast by
Nippon Television Network the next day, the whole apology delivered as Kato wept loudly.
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Gokuraku Tombo comedy duo predicament tops entertainment headlines
Mainichi Daily News, July 22, 2006. Accessed July 27, 2006.
In 2016, Yamamoto returned to television after over a decade long hiatus and has resumed activities in the industry. He is also currently a member of
Yoshimotozaka46.
References
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Japanese comedians
Japanese comedy duos