Oct 11, 2020 · 24m
A comedy duo of recent high-school grads uses a less-than-stellar performance at their alma mater as motivation to improve enough for the big leagues.
Maesetsu! Opening Act
The anime centers on four girls at the full bloom of their youth, working hard to achieve their dreams as they struggle valiantly. In Japanese entertainment, Maesetsu! refers to an introductory talk or explanation addressed to the audience before the broadcast of television programs, usually performed by assistant directors and particularly comedians in variety or comedy shows.
Season 1 Episodes
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Oct 18, 2020 · 24m
Tokonatsu and RDeco host a night of comedy, hoping to boost their brand for an upcoming competition. Rin thinks back to when she first met Nayuta.
Oct 25, 2020 · 24m
The two comedy teams head to Shibuya to see Tomita and Hatsuna in action--and take in a JK Cool show on the way. Manatsu and Kanae reach a decision.
Nov 1, 2020 · 24m
Nayuta's sister invites Tokonatsu, RDeco, and Freak! to entertain the guests at the hot-spring inn she manages, but they turn out to be a tough crowd.
Nov 8, 2020 · 24m
Tomita takes everyone on a whirlwind tour to see the best the region has to offer, a trip that's chock-full of ideas for their second show at the inn.
Nov 15, 2020 · 24m
Manatsu and Kanae submit their act to the High-School Comedy preliminaries, but aren't prepared for the aftermath once the results are announced.
Nov 22, 2020 · 24m
The two teams savor the sights, sounds, and snacks of Osaka, crossing paths with fellow comedians and taking in a show at their comedy mecca.
Nov 29, 2020 · 24m
On their second day in Osaka, the two teams see more comedy and discuss the craft with a handful of show-business seniors before returning to Tokyo.
Dec 6, 2020 · 24m
Fubuki and Mafuyu suffer a crisis that could mean the end of Tokonatsu. It's up to Rin and Nayuta to shake things up a little in the name of comedy.
Dec 13, 2020 · 24m
Tokonatsu and RDeco return to Hajime's inn for another show and do a temple tour to prep for the big playoffs. Manatsu and Kanae fine-tune their act.
Dec 20, 2020 · 24m
It's time for the New Comedy Kings playoffs, where the up-and-coming teams in the preliminaries go for laughs, applause--and a pass to the next round.
Dec 27, 2020 · 24m
Tragedy strikes RDeco just before the second round of the New Comedy Kings playoffs, and afterward, both teams must start thinking about the future.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Maesetsu! Opening Act Season 1 premiere?
Maesetsu! Opening Act Season 1 premiered on October 11, 2020.
How many episodes are in Maesetsu! Opening Act Season 1?
Maesetsu! Opening Act Season 1 has 12 episodes.
What is the first episode of Maesetsu! Opening Act Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Comedy!". It aired on October 11, 2020.
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