The Yoshimoto New Star Creation, commonly called NSC or Yoshimoto Academy, is the comedy school established by Yoshimoto Kogyo in Japan.
History There are currently two campuses, the original NSC, established in 1982 in Osaka and the Tokyo branch NSC established in 1995. Students enroll for the purpose of becoming a comedian and the school is meant to be a systematic entry into the entertainment industry as a Yoshimoto Kogyo affiliated comedian after graduation.
Officially established as Yoshimoto General Comedy Arts Academy (吉本総合芸能学院), both the Osaka and Tokyo branches have produced numerous successful comedians and television personalities.
In order to enroll, the applicant must have graduated middle school. Each graduation class is considered as a generation, for example, the comedy duo Downtown were one of the first graduates of the school as the 1st generation at NSC Osaka in 1982
Students of the academy go through various comedy classes focused on manzai, conte and other modern owarai comedy genres. The school often brings in established comedians as speakers and temporary teachers to further the students' development.
Notable alumni
NSC Osaka GenYearMonthNotable Alumni119824Downtown, High Heel, TOMMY's219834Bobcats, Sayuri・Katsumi, Masahiro Maetani319844Arimatsu Takashi Taikai419854Koji Imada, 130R, Chagama Katsura519864Shigeo Tsujimoto, Fusayo Kameyama,619874Housei Tsukitei, Hiromitsu Noriyasu, Purin Purin719884Ameagari Kesseitai, Narumi, Tomohiro Takayama, Yoshiyuki Yabe, Koraagen Haigouman819894Chihara Kyodai, FUJIWARA, Buffalo Goro, Nadagi Takeshi, Hideo Ooyama919904Ninety-nine, Daisuke Miyagawa, Hidetoshi Hoshida, Hebi Ichigo, Yano Hyodo, Yasushi Kawabata1019914Messenger, Sando Katsura, Oi Kyuma, Shinichi Matsumoto1119924Nakagawake, Tomonori Jinnai, Kenji Tamura, Kendo Kobayashi, Shuji Murakoshi, Hollywood Zakoshisyoh1219934Kazutoyo Koyabu, COWCOW, Ponta Dohi, 2Chokenju, Tsukasa Suzuki1319944Black Mayonnaise, Yoshimi Tokui (Tutorial), Jicho Kacho, Yasei Bakudan, Rie Kuwabata, Soushi Masumoto1410Football Hour, Kokado Kentarou (Lotti), Kaneshige Takashi1519954Koji Nishida (Waraimeshi), Kenji Shimizu1610Soichi Nakaoka (Lotti), Goe Asagoe, Kyota Naka1719964Viking, Aozora, Manabu Yanagi, Goriken,1810Family Restaurant, Matsubara Futo, Madoguchi Eto (W Engine)1919974Takahiro Kato (Chad Mullane)2010Kirin, Tsunakkan, Asian, Sorashido211998Tenshin, Regular, Hideaki Murata (Toro Salmon), Chad Mullane (Chad Mullane)221999Daian, King Kong, Ryota Yamasato (Nankai Candies), Daisuke Muramoto (Woman Rush Hour), Nakayama Kinnikun, Nego-six, Kazunobu Kubota (Toro Salmon), Kota Nakayama, Missileman, Super Maradona232000Tomochika, Chimon Chochu, Moody Katsuyama, Monster Engine, Paradise Nakagawa (Woman Rush Hour), Galigali Galixon242001Masahiro Ehara, Osamu Wakai, Ishibashi Hazama252002Kenta Akiyama (Akina), Jaru Jaru, Plus Minus, Ginshari262003Fumikazu Yamane (Akina), Wagyu, Fujisaki Market, Kamaitachi, Tenjiku Nezumi, Yuzuru Kawai (Einstein), Bike Kawasaki Bike, Yasoshima (2700)272004Daisuke Moromizato, Tsune (2700), GAG282005Gion, Naoki Inada (Einstein)292006Yoshida-tachi, Commandant, Mitorizu, Kinzoku Bat302007Furima Danna, Iron Head, Amago Inter, Bambino, Hinata312008Cellulite Spa, Indians, Long Coat Daddy322009Nobuhiro (Daijizen), Musha Musha332010Colocolo Chikichiki Peppers, ZAZY, Mayurika, Donguri342011Umatosakana, Kaerutei, Fire Thunder, Sayaka, Kaerutei, Rinjin352012Yuriyan Retriever, Runny Nose, NyuNyuyuYuyuyuyuyuyu, Ganbareruya, Yutaro Hamada, Karashi Renkon, Kotei, Sho Kaga (Kagaya), Yamashita Gambling Gorilla (Gokai Captain)3620138.6Byo Bazooka, Double Higashi, Yumecchi (3ji no Heroine), Ichioku, Kimura Band (Takuro), Odaueda, Batteries, Kabe Poster, Beyan (Gokai Captain)372014Hananoi, Yu Akagi (Takuro), Nama Pharaoh, Kazato Kyogoku (9bangai Retro)382015Oflos, Tensai Pianist, Elf, Fusuya, Shun Nakamura (9bangai Retro)392016Ranran, Gyobu, Somao・Meatball402017Tetsujin Komachi412018Shinya, cacao, Tatoeba Hono, Time Keeper, Kyatsumi, Fanfare to Nekkyo, Sanyukan422019Kuumae Meteo, Yujiro (Jock Rock), Mofu Fujimoto (Denki Juice), Sui Suibun (Yamepi), Guro、Mermaid432020Yamashita, Tatoeba Hono, Yo Fukuzawa (Denki Juice), Ukari (Yamepi), Yuji Kiyokawa, Shikanoshinpu442021Atesaki Plain, Shakatora452022Harukaze ni Tsugu、Shouga Neko462023Amarufin472024Omoshiro Janken
NSC Tokyo GenYearNotable Alumni11995Shinagawa Shoji, Hachimitsu Jiro (Tokyo Dynamite), Hamaron21996Hiroaki Matsuda (Hiking Walking), Garittochu, Ginnana, Kazuyuki Sakuma, Masashi Kumada, Kiton31997Total Ten Bosch, Potato Shonen-dan, Yuichiro Nagai, AMEMIYA, Cyclone Z, Man☆tan Taro41998Robert, Morisanchu, Oniyako Tsubaki, POISON GIRL BAND, Impulse51999Heisei Nobushi Kobushi, Peace, Sanpei, Onishi Lion62000Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura72001Mo Chugakusei, LLR82002Slim Club, Takahiro Ogata (Panther), Joyman, Hikaru "Pharaoh" Hirai (Bakayo Anataha)92003Harisenbon, Shizzle, Aipa Takizawa, Yutarikan, Igo Shogi, Sho Kiryuin (Golden Bomber)102004Oriental Radio, Trendy Angel, Hannya, Fruit Punch, Impossible, Go! Minagawa, Masanori Morita, Akatsu112005Edo Harumi, Satoshi Mukai (Panther), Chocolate Planet, Sissonne, Takayuki Hamatsu122006Naomi Watanabe, Jungle Pocket, Wes-P, Ocha no Mizudanshi, Jeradon, 132007Tabata Fujimoto, Boyfriend, Pistachio, Kei Yamazaki (Aiseki Start)142008Dai Taku, Nelsons, Rintaro (EXIT), Baby Gang, Kan Yamaso (Aiseki Start), Awayokuba152009Dennis, Matenro, Hirocho Nishimura, Onigoe Tomahawk, Okazu Club, Natsuko Yokosawa, Kimiko Koyama, Sanninawasete Hoshino Desu (Parpar)162010Shunshun Clinic P, Universe, Shoko Nakajima172011Cotton, Kuki Kaidan, Sugoi Ron, Ozwald182012Obata no Oniisan, Nekojuku, Rainbow, Hyokkori-han192013Full Frontal, Daiki Kanechika (EXIT)202014Buddha Maria, Ratatatta, Kanade (3ji no Heroine)212015Evers222016Nightingale Dance, Barikata Yujou Meshi, Maison, Pyute, Nansui, Mari-mari232017Reiwa Roman, Yoneda2000, Intake242018Kingyo Bancho, Sonoko, Ichigo, Komainu, Obachan252019Kazoku Chahan, Jinpe Yamauchi (Daiou)262020Bonita, AIR-CON BOOM BOOM ONESAN272021Kakeochi, Izen282022Bob no Cola292023Dotengoku302024Donkoko, Pants Banpaku, Teruyama Ouchi Gohan
NSC Nagoya (1993-2005, 2019-) +GenYearNotable Alumni21994Speed Wagon, Sugi-chan41996Getters Iida51997Xabungle
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