Wednesday's Downtown

In each episode, a Japanese entertainer is invited to appear on the show as a host and present various trivial theories, to a group of panellists. After a brief discussion with the panel, the theories are tested during the show. == Format ==

Presentation of Theory An entertainer (usually a comedian) appears to present a theory they think is true. This theory is challenged by the Wednesday Downtown via a re-enactment of the situation, a ranking based on street surveys or interviews. '''Viewer's Theory''' Theories submitted by viewers via the Wednesday Downtown official website are collected and presented by a representing comedian, usually Tamura Kenji. Recurring Segments Dokkiri (Prank) Theory that ropes unsuspecting celebrities (usually comedians) into a prank to see how they react. This kind of theory can range from being as elaborate as faking an arrest to being as simple as hiding in one's closet. Kuro-chan Mixed Battle Monomane (Impersonation) SASUKE Past Segments Morning Battle Two participants (comedians, usually Kuro-chan) are blindfolded and led to a shooting location where they will sleep for the night. The staff wakes them up promptly in the morning and the two immediately engage in a battle of the staff's choice (ex. eating hotdogs, shooting a goal, jumping hurdles) == Cast Members ==

The panel always consists of Matsumoto and four other celebrity guests. The usual formation from left to right are "male comedian", "female tarento", "male tarento", "female tarento", Matsumoto. Regular Members • Downtown • Hamada Masatoshi - Host • Matsumoto Hitoshi - Panel • Jun Hattori - Narration Frequently Appearing Members Often appearing as either panelist or presenters. • Chidori • Daigo • Nobu • Kazutoyo Koyabu • Shigeo Takahashi (Savanna) • Toshiaki Kasuga (Audrey) • Daikichi Hakata (Hanamaru-Daikichi Hakata) • Anthony (Matenrou) • Giant Shirota • Hironobu Komiya (Sanshiro) • Kuro-chan (Yasuda Dai Circus) • Jungle Pocket • Tomoharu Shoji (Shinagawa Shoji) • Tamura Kenji • Viking • Eiji Kotoge • Mizuki Nishimura • Akatsu • Takahiro Ogata (Panther) • Nadal (Colocolo Chikichiki Peppers) == See also ==