SMAP×SMAP (1996)

SMAP×SMAP - Series Information

• Original Title: SMAP×SMAP
• First Air Year: 1996
• Last Air Year: 2004
• Type: TV Series
• Genres: Comedy
• Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (54 minutes)
• Number of Seasons: 21
• Number of Episodes: 420
• Status: Returning Series
• Original Language: Japanese
• Spoken Languages: Japanese
• Networks: Fuji TV, Kansai TV
• Alternative Titles: スマップショー (US)
• Production Countries: Japan

SMAP×SMAP - Plot

SMAP×SMAP was an ongoing weekly Japanese variety show on Kansai TV and Fuji TV starring the members of SMAP. The show began on April 15, 1996 and it aired from 22:00 to 22:54 every Monday. The show's usual ratings were higher than 20%, which is considered high since most variety shows range from 10-20%. Each episode begins a variety of skits, comedic performances, and/or games. These are followed by Bistro SMAP, in which the SMAP members compete against each other to impress celebrity judges with their gourmet cooking. Last is a musical performance by SMAP which may include celebrity guests, as well.

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SMAP×SMAP - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

• Tsuyoshi Kusanagi
• Takuya Kimura
• Shingo Katori
• Goro Inagaki
• Masahiro Nakai
• Ryo
• Yumi Adachi
• Masatô Ibu
• Nenji Kobayashi
• Kinya Kitaoji

SMAP×SMAP - FAQs

What is Bistro SMAP in SMAP×SMAP?

Bistro SMAP is the show's signature cooking segment where the five SMAP members split into competing teams and prepare gourmet dishes to impress celebrity guest judges. It became one of the most beloved recurring features of the series and a defining part of Japanese pop culture in the late 1990s and 2000s.

Where can you watch SMAP×SMAP online?

Streaming availability for SMAP×SMAP is limited outside Japan. You can check JustWatch for the most up-to-date viewing options available in your region. The show originally aired on Fuji TV and Kansai TV in Japan every Monday at 22:00.

Who are the main hosts of SMAP×SMAP?

SMAP×SMAP is hosted by all five members of the Japanese idol group SMAP: Masahiro Nakai, Takuya Kimura, Shingo Katori, Goro Inagaki, and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi. The show also features recurring skit guests and celebrity visitors for the Bistro SMAP cooking segment.

When did SMAP×SMAP first air?

SMAP×SMAP premiered on April 15, 1996, on Fuji TV and Kansai TV in Japan. The show aired every Monday from 22:00 to 22:54 and quickly became one of the highest-rated variety programs in the country, consistently drawing viewership above 20%.

How many episodes does SMAP×SMAP have?

SMAP×SMAP has 420 episodes across 21 seasons. The bulk of the documented episodes span from Season 1 in 1996 through Season 9 in 2004, with each season averaging around 45 to 50 episodes. It remains one of Japan's longest-running and most celebrated variety programs.

What is SMAP×SMAP about?

SMAP×SMAP is a weekly Japanese variety show built around the idol group SMAP. Each episode features comedy skits, games, and performances, culminating in the iconic Bistro SMAP segment where members cook for celebrity guests. The show was known for its high ratings and broad entertainment appeal.

What genre is SMAP×SMAP?

SMAP×SMAP is a comedy variety show. It blends sketch comedy, game segments, musical performances, and celebrity cooking competitions into a single weekly broadcast. The format is characteristic of Japanese prime-time variety television, designed to entertain a wide demographic audience.

What network aired SMAP×SMAP in Japan?

SMAP×SMAP aired on Fuji TV and Kansai TV in Japan. It was broadcast every Monday evening from 22:00 to 22:54. The show consistently achieved ratings above 20%, well above the typical 10–20% range for variety programming, making it a flagship production for both networks.

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