プレバト
プレバト

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プレバト

2012
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
Japanese

‘Prebato!!’ is a variety programme produced by Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS TV) that has been broadcast every Thursday from 19:00 to 20:00 (JST) since 11 October 2012 [Note 1]. It is generally simulcast across all 28 stations in the TBS network; furthermore, in regions without a network affiliate, it is broadcast on a delayed basis through programme sales to Fuji TV network affiliates. Until August 2014, the programme was titled ‘Who Is the Most Useful Celebrity!? Pressure Battle!!’ (Tsukaeru Geinoujin wa Dare da!? Pressure Battle!!), and the current title, ‘Prebato!!’, was originally an abbreviation of this. This entry also covers the special pilot programme ‘The King’s Choice! ~Who Is the Most Useful Celebrity!?~’ (Ousama no Choice ~Tsukaeru Geinoujin wa Dare da!?~), a joint production by Mainichi Broadcasting System and TBS Television, which was broadcast on 9 August 2012 as part of ‘Spamoku!!’.

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Director: Multiple Directors (TV Show)Genres: Variety, Talent Show, Comedy

Plot Summary

Peurabato is a popular Japanese variety television show where celebrities attempt to improve their skills in various artistic fields under the tutelage of master instructors. These fields include haiku poetry, flower arrangement (ikebana), Western painting, pottery, and more. The show humorously documents their progress, failures, and occasional triumphs, often featuring harsh but constructive criticism from the expert judges.

Critical Reception

Peurabato is a highly acclaimed and long-running variety show in Japan, consistently drawing large audiences. It is praised for its unique concept of showcasing genuine artistic improvement in a humorous and engaging way, as well as for the strong personalities of its regular cast and guest participants. The show has become a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for making traditional arts accessible and entertaining.

What Reviewers Say

  • Entertaining and educational, making traditional arts accessible.

  • Humorous celebrity struggles and genuine skill development keep viewers engaged.

  • The expert instructors provide insightful and often blunt critiques.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the show's unique premise and the charm of seeing celebrities genuinely strive to improve in artistic pursuits. Viewers appreciate the blend of humor and genuine artistic instruction, finding it both entertaining and inspiring. The show's ability to bring a sense of competition and personal growth to traditional arts is often cited as a major draw.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as a variety show, specific awards are less common than for scripted dramas/films, but it has maintained high viewership and popularity for many years).

Fun Fact

The show's title, 'Peurabato,' is a portmanteau of 'pleasure' and 'battle,' reflecting the show's format of enjoyable competition.

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