M-1 Grand Prix
The M-1 Grand Prix (M-1 グランプリ, Emu-wan Granpuri), formerly known as the Autobacs M-1 Grand Prix (オートバックス 〜M-1グランプリ〜, Ōtobakkusu Emu-wan Guranpuri), is an annual Manzai competition planned by Shinsuke Shimada and run by Yoshimoto Kogyo. The supporter Asahi Broadcasting Corporation broadcasts live throughout Japan via All-Nippon News Network.
| M-1 Grand Prix M-1グランプリ | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Manzai competition |
| Frequency | Annually in December |
| Country | Japan |
| Years active | 22–23 |
| Inaugurated | 2001 |
| Participants | Comedians |
| Activity | Manzai, stand-up comedy |
| Organised by | Asahi Broadcasting Corporation Television |
| Website | m-1gp |
As of 2023 it is the most prevalent manzai competition in Japan. The grand prix ended in 2010 and was brought back in 2015 with sponsors including Cygames, Nissin Foods, FamilyMart, Suntory and Uniqlo.
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