TV series

Maesetsu! Opening Act

Name: Maesetsu! Opening Act
Released: 2020
Cast: Asuka Aida, Sakura Nakamura, Seiro Ogino, Hiromi Igarashi, Risako Murai

2020· 1 season· 24 min episodesTV-14★ 7.5Ended

On AT-X — From Studio Gokumi · AXsiZ

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

competition dreams friends slice of life school female protagonist anime

Episodes

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E1 Comedy!Next upOct 11, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Aya Hirano (Ms. Hirano (voice))
E2 Thrills!Oct 18, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E3 Goals!Oct 25, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Yuyu Shoji (Miyuki Kitakaze (voice))
E4 Business!Nov 1, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E5 Comeback!Nov 8, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E6 Twogether!Nov 15, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
Manatsu and Kanae submit their act to the High-School Comedy preliminaries, but aren't prepared for the aftermath once the results are announced.
E7 Osaka!Nov 22, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E8 Excitement!Nov 29, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Yuyu Shoji (PA Announcer (voice))
E9 Partners!Dec 6, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E10 Prayers!Dec 13, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E11 Showdown!Dec 20, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
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.
E12 Opening Act!Dec 27, 2020 · 24 min
Synopsis
Tragedy strikes RDeco just before the second round of the New Comedy Kings playoffs, and afterward, both teams must start thinking about the future.