Takuro wins M-1 Grand Prix, bringing the title back to the Kansai region after six years

sankei.com (Japanese)

Comedian duo Takuro won the M-1 Grand Prix 2025, marking the first関西 (Kansai) region winner in six years. Returning to Osaka, Takuro was greeted with applause at Yoshimoto Manzai Theater. They expressed gratitude and vowed to continue working hard, their fatigue vanishing with the warm reception. Takuro, formed in 2016, overcame numerous past near-wins to secure their first major title in the competition's largest-ever field.


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