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SixTONES welcomes a star-studded guest each episode in the new variety show Warota!, where they take on full-fledged comedy sketches. The memorable premiere features four different skits. A mysterious "dog" shows up to visit professional baseball player Yamazaki. At an izakaya in Kamata, two space research institute employees cross paths with a gyaru girl, a gyaru guy, Momotaro, and more. One eccentric character after another, along with special guests, keeps the surprises coming. The first episode's sketch and studio talk guest is actor Ikkei Watanabe. In the comedy sketches, he blends seamlessly into each story with his impeccable timing and acting skills. In the studio talk, he joins SixTONES to discuss behind the scenes stories from filming, his dedication to comedy, and a variety of other topics.
Episode 2 features five skits packed with colorful characters, including the super floor director HAZAMA!? as well as a sketch starring a senior employee, a new hire, and all six members of SixTONES. The sketch and studio talk guest for Episode 2 is TEAM NACS member Shigeyuki Totsugi. During the studio talk, the production staff reveals an exclusive behind the scenes story about Totsugi that happened during the sketch planning meetings.
Episode 3 features four skits, including one packed with grandpas!? the hot-blooded teacher Yabaken Sensei's fiery summer lessons, and the return of Matsupin & SAT. The sketch writer/director and studio talk guest for Episode 3 is Hiroki Akiyama of Hanako. During the studio talk, he shares behind the scenes stories about directing the sketch Like a Grandchild and talks at length about what the SixTONES members were like on set.
Episode 4 brings the Momotaro storyline to its long-awaited conclusion, culminating in an epic finale. In "Lovers in the City", a man's first meeting with his girlfriend's parents takes an unexpected turn. The episode also features Toilet, a sketch written by special guest writer Makoto Ueda, playwright and founder of Europe Kikaku. In total, the episode includes three comedy sketches. The studio talk guests for Episode 4 are Kaho Minami, who appeared in "Lovers in the City", and special guest writer Makoto Ueda. They discuss the behind the scenes production of the show's large-scale sketches.
Episode 5 features four sketches. The recurring SAT sketch introduces a new set of rules. The episode also includes Toru and Masaya, a sketch about two muscle-obsessed men, conceived by Jesse and written, directed, and performed by Kohei Ueda (formerly of Zoffy). In Before Bed..., the relaxing HOKUTO Matsumura Sleepy Channel videos unexpectedly lead to a tragedy. The episode also features the show's first on location sketch, along with several other brand new comedy pieces. The studio talk guests for Episode 5 are Yuka Kurotani and Kohei Ueda, who appeared in Toru and Masaya. They share stories about the muscle suits worn by the SixTONES members, while the unusual location shoot sketch sparks lively reactions and excitement in the studio.
In the sixth and final episode, Marathon Tournament, a brand new sketch written and directed by Kamomental's Udai Iwasaki, sees a hot-blooded teacher and a gyaru couple helping reform a delinquent. HOKUTO Matsumura Sleepy Channel also makes a speedy return. Rounding out the series is Coincidence Association, an ambitious, large-scale sketch written and directed by filmmaker Satoshi Miki, serving as a fitting grand finale. The studio talk guests are Udai Iwasaki and Satoshi Miki. Together with SixTONES, they delve into the creative process and behind the scenes stories of their uniquely distinctive comedy worlds.
