Ameagari Kesshitai

Ameagari Kesshitai also known simply as Ameagari, is a Japanese comedy duo (kombi) consisting of Hiroyuki Miyasako and Tōru Hotohara.

They are from Osaka and, like most other comedians from the kansai region, are employed by Yoshimoto Kōgyō. Their kombi name translates to Post-Rain Suicide Squad.

Their namesake was a concert tour by RC Succession (a favorite rock band of theirs) that occurred while they were both students at Yoshimoto Kōgyō: New Star Creation. It was based on one of their singles, "Ameagari no Yozora ni" ("To the Post-Rain Nightsky"). They are friends with Downtown and are common guests on their show, Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!, usually when extra members are needed for a game. Both kombi are regulars on LINCOLN.

Publication Information

Comedy Duo Groups : Ameagari Kesshitai
Japanese : あめあがり
Affiliation : Yoshimoto Kōgyō
Impact : Downtown
Encounter : NSC
Current activities : TV Live
Tricks species : Comte
Story author : Two
Years active : 1989 – Present

Members

Hiroyuki Miyasako

Plays the boke. Married with one child. Notoriously narcissistic. In his trademark greeting, he points both index fingers towards the viewer (in a "bang bang" pose) and happily proclaims "I'm Miyasako!" ("Miyasako desu!"),

Tōru Hotohara

Plays the tsukkomi, but is able to be both a boke and tsukkomi. Married in 2004 to his long-time girlfriend. Known for his bowl cut hair and his quick temper.

Hosted Shows

Tsūkai Akashiya TV (MBS, since 1999)
Nobunaga (CBC, since 2001)
Ameagari Kesshitai no Talk Bangumi Ametalk! (TV Asahi, since 2003)
LINCOLN (TBS, since 2005)
Sukibara (TV Tokyo, 2006-2009)
- Toriagari Kesshitai Totterman DS (2006-2007)
- Ameagari Kesshitai no Chikyū Chōsasen Amedizon (2007-2009)