Alright, here we go -What's this about?
Huh? -What's happening?
What kind of question is that?
So, Sakai from The Mommy announced he's getting married -Indeed he did
Is there another segment? -Actually there's one more project
Because Sakai hasn't visited his fiancée's parents yet
So...we decided to test another theory
Please take a look
Once you've proposed, no matter how crazy your fiancée's family is, there's no turning back
In terms of "crazy"...
It depends how crazy
The in-laws he's visiting this time
Are on another level of crazy
We're testing this through a prank experiment
It's like asking "Would you still marry her under these circumstances?"
We can also gauge how deep Sakai's love is
You guys are terrible -It's a final confirmation
We've gathered intel about the bride's family
And prepared a fake family home in their town
Not the real family home
Since Sakai has seen photos of her parents when they were young
We cast lookalike actors to play them
Makes sense
And so, he makes a visit to them on this day in advance of the wedding
How crazy are we talking?
Suit-clad Sakai arrives at station near the parents' house
Originally scheduled to meet his fiancée there due to work
Sorry, I missed the bullet train
My dad's very particular about time
Just go meet them alone at the scheduled time
I'll be right there!
So reckless -That's the setup
No way...I'm so nervous
Understandable
Forced to go alone, Sakai
No disguise -He just went
Its obviously him
Stops to smoke by a convenience store
The man really needs a cigarette
Unexpectedly, he arrives 5 minutes late to the parents' house
What's wrong with him? Unacceptable
Too strict -He's terrified
The first prank for him was
Look how he carries his bag
Entryway with scary sticker
A terrifying sticker saying "Idiot! Don't wake the neighbors!"
The katakana makes it worse
How awful
So scary
So awful
Such a mean prank
Too scared to press it
This is terrifying
As the first prank completely caught Sakai off guard
He was already sweating profusely
Ah... my apologies
I'm Sakai Takashi
We've been expecting you, please come in
So sorry, thank you, pardon my intrusion
Sorry for intruding
Did you have any trouble finding us?
Ah... I got slightly lost, my deepest apologies
No worries, nice to meet you
Pleased to meet you, I'm Sakai Takashi
Thank you for making time to see me
No problem, you came quite far
He naturally assumed they were his fiancée's parents
The next trick is
Ah first let's...
May we disinfect you first?
Just a bit more okay?
Too much spray
Excessive disinfection
Overdoing it
And then
Is this mouthwash?
Yes exactly
Full disinfection mode
Mouth disinfection too
Way overboard
House Rules
My deepest apologies, thank you
Did he notice that notice?
After entering the living room, Sakai sees something
Our daughter told us about you
Let's not be too formal today, just get acquainted
IDIOT!!
YOU!!
THE TASER
Return it to
the designated spot
How many times!
A taser and its designated spot, an unusual sight in for normal households
What do you like about her?
Well actually...
It's...
When we first met, it didn't feel like first meeting
Did you rehearse this speech?
No no, not at all
Sorry...
Distracted by the taser, Sakai kept glancing at it during conversation
So scary
Next was
She was adorable as a child, right honey?
Yes...
Before elementary school she was quite cute
But in elementary school she was abducted by a UFO
UFO...?
She never told you?
No this is my first time hearing it
That experience was quite traumatic for her
Fiancée was abducted by a UFO
Huh...
Casually dropping the UFO abduction story leaves Sakai completely baffled
Oh right, why don't you serve him tea?
Ah no need
My apologies for not considering
Ah... sorry to trouble you
Thank you for having me
The next thing Sakai noticed was
Comedy competition awards
Don't look!
Haven't won M-1 yet?
No not yet
All appliances labeled "Beware electromagnetic waves"
This is creepy
Last year's M-1...
Since we hadn't tried manzai before
Ah... "King of Conte"
Yes, at "King of Conte"
In 2021...
FOLLOW RULES!!
FOLLOW RULES
Beware EM waves!! Close within 3sec Or your brain will be fried!
We won second place
Sorry to keep you waiting
Don't leave it open over 3 seconds
Sorry
Electromagnetic waves are dangerous
Be more careful
Yes yes, my apologies
That expression...
And then
Excuse me, I need the restroom
Didn't you... just go before?
This is prison
My apologies
I'll be back in one minute
Okay, thank you for understanding
Terrifying -Too strict
Strict master-servant dynamic
Very diverse pranks
Only 10 minutes since arrival
He's already sensing multiple red flags
Sakai seems overwhelmed
Unbearable, I'd have left already
He seems to have reached his limit
Just then
We ordered sushi from nearby
Sorry, we're out of alcohol
Wait 5 minutes
No problem at all
Here, the parents both leave, leaving Sakai alone
Let's see what he'll do
Will he inspect everything in the house?
This is too terrifying
He said it outright
And the taser...
That's what bothers him most
Nothing makes sense to him so far
He even suspects the tea served to him
It's just ordinary tea
He messages his absent girlfriend on LINE about these weird events
Hey, were you really abducted by a UFO?
What's your dad like?
Please hurry over
The prankster girlfriend replies:
It's true, but it only happened once
Dad's totally normal
Sakai's reaction:
This is bad
Now he can't even trust his girlfriend
Even his girlfriend is one of these weirdos...
Perfect reaction
As he's plunged into despair
He approaches the suspicious living room corner
Of course he'd check when alone
What the hell?
And finds terrifying posters everywhere
What is all this...
"Human Evolution Project"
"Humanity shall live as brain cells only!"
"All bodies to be roboticized in near future!"
Seriously...?
What's this?
And then
On the door is
Mysterious symbols
Like from "Friend"
From "20th Century Boys"
※Evil organization from manga "20th Century Boys"
Even more
Mt. Fuji eruption countdown poster
Someone updates this daily?
Unhinged creepy posters
Walls covered in bizarre posters
I'd have bolted already
Time to bail
Taking photos as evidence?
That's dangerous too
Your house has so many posters
Are these for real?
Even photographed the taser
What do these symbols mean?
Too overwhelmed to check messages
So frustrating
He's been ignored
So creepy
Though Sakai's emotionally drained
His manager calls to check
Hello?
Ah... thanks
You sound off, you okay?
I'm visiting my gf's parents...
It's kinda terrifying here
Using honorifics now
Terrifying how?
Well...
I'm completely rattled
There's posters...
Walls covered in insane notes
Like "RETURN TASER TO SPOT - HOW MANY TIMES?!"
Its hard to explain this madness
It's just...
"RESIST TRANSPARENT HUMANS INVASION"
Her family is unhinged
If they catch me calling I'm dead
Should I hang up? You okay?
Something's very wrong here
I'm freaking out
Sorry I don't follow
Is this urgent?
I could leave now but...
Marrying into this family? No way
Sorry gotta go
They just bought some beer
No worries
Thanks anyway
Let me know if you need help
Don't mention it
As the drinking starts...
The next prank phase begins
You should meet Grandma
Ah... grandma?
Sorry for intruding
If there's anything I can help with...
No need for that
After drinks, the next prank phase begins
Since you're here
Let's visit Grandma
Ah... Grandma?
Sorry if this is inappropriate
We're coming in, Grandma
He's visiting today
Pardon my intrusion, I'm Sakai
The portrait is a death mask
What is this modeled after?
Say something to Grandma
Horrifying
I'm Sakai Takashi
I wish to build a happy family
With your granddaughter
Not even a photo
We hope to be blessed by your watchful spirit
Her eyes open when she's in good spirits
That's terrifying
Ah...
She might be shy
As if still lingering in this world
After paying respects, Sakai
Follows the father upstairs
I'm coming in
Someone's there?
Have a seat
Excuse me
My apologies
Sorry for intruding
Nice to meet you, I'm Sakai Takashi
Koyuki
Koyuki?
My second wife
Huh?
The household practices polygamy
That's how it is
Piling it on
Polygamy?
Its not legal in Japan
But it's my personal belief
Well there's nothing wrong with it if there's love
That's our family way
Are you shocked?
Uh...
Its my first time encountering this sort of thing
I wish I'd known earlier...
I arrived late too
Honey
Did you wash your hands?
Ah...
Father frantically washes hands
Sakai, you too
Upstairs has no protective barrier -Its dangerous
Barrier?
2nd floor lacks barrier
What nonsense -Just make a barrier
On the left side
Left, yes here
Wash properly
Sigh...
Bathroom has a refrigeration unit
What even is this?
Sakai's reaction:
He's gonna die
He's reached his limit
He's started crying
Full-on sobbing
Sakai bursts into tears
Its like the Ultraman finale
He collapses in terror
Sakai
Ah sorry
You okay?
My apologies
You okay?
Fine, sorry
Gotta hurry
They'll find out
Sorry, I've washed already
Thoroughly?
Yes
He clearly didn't
Creepy
Sorry but
Our second floor
Has no barrier -There's strong EM waves
How many times?!
Huh?
Upstairs requires extra thorough washing
More than the first floor
Okay
Let's eat
Ah, thank you
Just survive this
One hour into this nightmare visit
At this point
My son's coming home
Wait here
He's a bad driver
Excuse me, I need the restroom
Ah... go ahead
No need to ask
I'll check on my son
Why tell Sakai?
Of course
Stay comfortable
Ah, sorry
Be right back
Sakai is left alone again
And is suffocating mentally
And so, he texts his manager -The only sane person
Too terrifying
Too dark
What should I do?
Freezers in the bathroom?!
Calm down
Save me
As he's now fearing for his life, not his marriage
The prank enters its final phase
Dog barking?
Are you okay?
Keeping humans in closets
Not okay
You alright...?
Clearly not
Can you speak?
Can't speak
He closed it again
Don't close it!
Pretending nothing happened
Save him already
Too terrifying...
Ah they're back
Smooth!
Whoa whoa whoa
He hurt himself
Meet my son
Sorry
He had a accident
Apologies
Pardon my intrusion, I'm Sakai
Now Sakai meets the two infamous brothers
With the whole family assembled
The real test begins
She eats enthusiastically saying "So delicious"
She's adorably charming in this moment
But her family home has...
Walls covered in creepy posters
Practices polygamy
And possibly major crimes
Is Sakai ready to marry into this?
"Parasites", honestly
So considering this
This is our family
Will you marry our daughter?
So you...
This is our family situation
Will you marry our daughter?
Well...
"Will you marry" isn't quite...
Can we wait until she arrives?
But I want your thoughts first
Then...
In that case...
My question remains:
Will you marry our daughter?
Hmm...
Put on the spot
How to say this...
Not exactly "will you marry"...
...I do
Can we take that as "yes"?
No no, wait...
Just commit!
I will
Good lad
Though reluctant, Sakai ultimately agrees to join this family
Therefore
Her train's arriving soon -Really?
Perfect perfect
We'll take our car
Final act: "The whole family picks up the girlfriend"
Hes' been there all day
Nightfall
The parking lot reveals
Sedan covered in talismans
An absurd talisman-covered sedan
It completely deflects EM waves
Our EM wave-proof vehicle
Run for your life
Don't worry
Its totally safe to ride
The talismans create a barrier
Its scarier without them, actually
Look at his face
As he boards the talisman-car, the prank reveal begins
You've worked hard
This was a prank
Prank?
Thank god! Thank god!
A prank?!
I'm so relieved
I was terrified
Wait - my brain's overloaded
First, how did you...
Get all these details?
That we knew you'd visit today?
We had inside help
They're all imposters
Imposters?!
Hired actors
Actors?!
Huh?!
Sorry
Is their house real?
Its a staged location
All fake?!
So I still need to visit the real family?!
Wrong thing to focus on
This was a life-altering decision point
It was so significant
Congratulations on your marriage!
That was intense
Pretty heavy content
I'd have fled mid-way
Right?
Pretend nothing happened
Even after the reveal
The second wife stayed very ominous
Never smiled -Yeah
Let's welcome Sakai back!
Congratulations! Thank you
You could've just fled
But even if I did...
Who knows where else their family operates
Getting caught again would be disastrous
I genuinely thought it was real
I was already nervous enough
My fiance
Usually refuses TV collaborations
She won't even share her address -Yeah
So I never expected her to participate -I see
Did you visit the real parents later?
Yes -Any craziness?
Too normal... it was almost disappointing
Wait, your standards are broken now!
You wanted more pranks? -Needed more of a thrill
Missed that death mask -I looked for it!
Congratulations again! -Thank you all
We wish you lifelong happiness! -Thanks!
Lets welcome our next presenter please
Who is it?
Its Koyabu Kazutoyo
Thank you
Now, time for the next segment
Sakai's marriage special ran long
Leaving extra time
So we prepared another theory
About "power harassment" in our youth
Hotta, as our elder
Did you experience this?
A decade ago in variety shows
Crew members fighting... -Oh yes
I've seen it -I see
Cameramen kicking people while filming
Multiple instances
Exactly that
But people would have to keep things entertaining
Now presenting: A Power Harassment Theory
Crew members returning bald after making mistakes - Such types of extreme power harassment makes emotional control difficult
Shaved head? That did happen
Really? -Its rarely seen now
But in the past, shaving one's head for penance was common
Has Matsumoto experienced this?
Shaving because of a mistake? Not me but...
Higashino Koji got shaved for tardiness
That happened -Indeed
Imada did once too
Hamada's student photo shows a bald head
Did you do something wrong?
No no, it was school policy
Everyone? -The entire school
A gathering of wrongdoers -No no
So, we tested 3 groups with staged power harassment
With young actors volunteering as the "bald crew"
First target:
Introducing
Hello everyone!
Clueless
Viking's Nishimura
During a camping gear segment
Level 1: AD "mistake" → shaved head
Now Nishimura
Let's play a game -Game?
A wood chopping contest -Sounds fun
Cut! Prepare the—
AD! Bring the logs!
Hurry up!
Logs! Where are they?!
Move it!
Uh... there's no logs
AD who forgot props
Huh?
Its not "no logs"..
We scheduled a wood-chopping contest!
Today's... preparations...
So we can't do it now?
Enough
Go. Do it
Awkward tension
Yes...
Under director's orders
The AD temporarily leaves set
Nishimura's thinking "What's happening?"
So, the improve with a one-leg stand instead
Totally off-topic
Looks fun though
Trying hard to lighten the mood
Then
True
Impressive!
Okay cut—
Sorry Nishimura
Ah no worries
Eh—
I deeply apologize
When?!
We're now heading to the campsite
Please board the van
Sorry
Terribly sorry
No no
Take the elevator down, please
Wait, when did he...?!
Just now...
Now?!
Is... is this policy?
Well... it was my fault -No no
Its fine... -Apologies
We should apologize -Not at all
Isn't this problematic?
The director's calmness makes it scarier
Shocking
Shaving AFTER filming would be one thing
But at this speed?!
The speed is the issue
What if he makes another mistake?
After shaving
He only has body hair left
Yikes...
Could this backfire?
Legitimately concerned
Next
Introducing
We're Mameshiba members
Momochi Ngale & Reona Empire
New 2025 recruits with zero variety experience
First: Golf putting
A punishment game putting match
The losers must...
Drink ultra-sour water -Eh?!
I've never tried it
But
Cut! Pause recording
AD! Bring the sour water
The sour water?
Why announce it?
It m-might be at studio -Huh?
It'd normally be whispered
AD who forgot props
Don't say "might" -Probably
We can't do the punishment then
Therefore
Go prepare it now
The AD exits again
5 minutes later
Okay ready—
Excuse me
New hairstyle?
No? -Not sure
Different person? I can't tell
They have no memory of the AD's face
And suspect "Is this another AD?"
Typical
Final target:
"Best Friends Trip" segment
Yeah! -Woo!
Yasuko
Are they actually close?
With prankster Elf Arakawa
First is a pottery class
Let's paint! -Yeah!
Woo! -Oh!
"Woo" really?
10 minutes into crafting
Done!
After plate completion
Can we take it? -Sure
AD broke the plate
Hey!
AD broke the plate
Sorry...
What now? -Its my fault...
A major mistake
At least they were filming -They can laugh it off
Be careful! -Sorry
We can remake it Thats' not the point
Listen
Maybe if we piece it together
We could salvage it
No, really
Its still usable
Or make it a puzzle
Yasuko, don't bother
Its his mistake
His carelessness -Okay
Not "okay"!
Go fix it -Understood
Sorry
And so, the standard procedure begins
Reset please
So
My apologies
So sorry
Rolling again
A predictable reaction
Again, sorry
Eh... eh...
Distracted by the bald AD
She's unable to focus on work
Cut! Thank you
The first location is complete
So scary -Terrifying
Head... shaved...
Was he bald or...
Maybe wore a hat?
Hat... not sure, should've checked
Like Mameshiba, Yasuko forgot how the AD's hair was before
I've seen similar outbursts
Even physical
No way...
Like hard shoulder punches
"Hey!" to failing ADs
Horrifying
Also
I've been scolded too
Like...
"Hey! That's not the agreed joke!"
Or forgetting cue cards
"Your memory sucks!" they said
Its heartbreaking
Director?
Having experienced it myself...
I deeply empathize with the scolded
Stop—no more—
Specific show names were mentioned
But we'll cut for them for privacy reasons
Yasuko notes: Lesser-known shows have stricter crews
But I prefer strict environments
Coming from a disciplined background
Level 2: Technical staff
Tension High Ace
Arakawa's winning gag was missed
I said shoot it! -Sorry
The cameraman who missed the gag
Delicious -Superb
Hey! Phone!
Whose phone?!
The sound engineer's phone is ringing
Another bald victim
Now Level 3
Genuinely terrifying
Yasuko, how was today?
Amazing! -Right?
Didn't feel like work -Truly
Yeah—
It was a rare experience for me
I wish I took some pictures -What a shame!
Hey
You're on camera
Caught producer
My bad!
Yasuko was speaking beautifully
You're the producer!
Director harassing even superiors
Is this harassment...
Or righteous justice?
Makeup artist, give it to me
No no no no
I don't care if you're producer -Wait, seriously?
You are the producer!
Ah it's fine
As a producer, you should be careful! -Wait wait—
Its fine
You are the producer!
Shouldn't you care more?
Real hair?
Producers must take responsibility
Is this a bit? -Sorry
Hey -My bad
Fine, do it yourself
Handle it
As the electric clippers buzz, filming resumes
Yasuko, how was today?
So fun—
An amazing experience
And a rare opportunity
Yes—i'm so happy—
Here the prank is revealed
We're Wednesday Downtown
Eh...
I felt it was a bit suspicious...
Wait—
When the producer got shaved
You grabbed the director's hand? -Yeah—
Your thoughts?
Violence is outdated
I wanted a dialogue instead
So cool -Stop...
No no no no...
Now Level 4:
Leona's first arrow
Go!
Bullseye
Hey hey
You there
You're in frame!
We filmed you -Yes
Come here
Filmed the AP
Hurry! -Okay
Filmed the AP
Female?
I got a call... -Who cares
What call?
You're on camera! -Sorry
Apologies
Gender won't save you
Do it -Understood
Seriously?
Equal-opportunity baldness
"Equal-opportunity"?
Strangely progressive harassment
This woman actually
I've considered shaving my head before
So this surprisingly came up at the right time
I see, you've thought of a buzzcut
Yes, a buzzcut
Suits her well
Not "can shave" but "wants to shave"
Baldness fits
Thus begins the annual head-shaving ritual
Bull Nakano
Then
The self-shaving women left everyone speechless
Terrifying
Naturally
10 minutes later
So sorry -No worries
Apologies
Here the prank is revealed
It's a prank
Wow—thank god—
But she's still got no hair
Wait, she really shaved it?
Seriously?!
The baldness is real -Huh?
Wait why why...
We're Wednesday Downtown
Eh— WedDown is scary
Not quite
She genuinely wanted to shave it, though
No way—
Any experiences of harrassment?
Hamada hit me once
*Smack* "Ouch!"
Everyone gathered
Why do that?
Now Level 5
Nishimura's camping cuisine
Delicious
Thank you!
Okay cut! Thanks
Lets just film the ending now
Standby
Then
The crew appears flustered
Not recording?
Techs, ready again?
Happens sometimes
So
Um about that...
The thing is—
The cameras weren't rolling... -Huh?
Not recording?!
No no
Other cameras got it?
Actually... I forgot to press REC
Unbelievable
"Actually" what?!
They'll rage
You'll get an absolute scolding
From when?
Since the cooking started...
Enough! Collective punishment
The entire crew gets shaved
Collective punishment for no recording
Makeup artist
Do it
What now?
Sorry
No...
Apologies
Where're the clippers?!
We've got two
Hand them over
Why so many?
Three?!
No way...
Everyone wait! Hurry!
We're terribly sorry -No no it's fine...
Chaos
Its our standard procedure
Wait, everyone?
Its tradition
Its an unforgivable mistake
Facing this hellscape
Faster
The enjoy their camping meal with the shaving spectacle
Absolute madness
Then
Sorry, everyone's done
"Done"? What?
Collective punishment!
Hey, you too!
Eh—
Gender won't save you
Understood
No exceptions - gender or responsibility
Deepest apologies
Wait—
This would stop your hunger
Why're you stoking the fire?
Sorry, i'm finished
Post-mass-shaving
Now we'll finish the filming
Rolling now?
Confirmed
No more mistakes!
What're Hirako's thoughts?
It was an amazing camp meal
Most memorable
Nishimura?
Hirako's enthusiasm is the best thing
Whose phone?!
Ringing!
Wait wait
Terribly sorry
No no -What?!
What now?!
Hand it over
What's this?
Sorry -Its fine
Eh—
Director's phone
Shaving while eating
What's this?
Wasting time
Why wait for his shaving?
Hurry up!
Share your thoughts post-shave
And so, a balt cult has been formed
Here the prank is revealed
Huh?
We're Wednesday Downtown -I knew it...
Too weird right?
Just terrifying
Still ate though
Full cult vibes
I was too scared to speak
Ultra cult-like
The female makeup artist's shaving was the peak of the horror
Super unnatural
But beauties look better bald
Thank you all for participating
This segment's message:
Directors who harass make boring content
Idiots
What now?
Don't blame the staff
Stop using "different era" excuses!
If incompetent, drink the sour water yourself!
You should've confirmed the sour water first
"Go make sour water" is unreasonable!
What?
This is my point
I've got goosebumps -Scary
This has been the scariest episode
Worse than Nishimura
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