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Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. New streaming service “DOWNTOWN+” kicks off with live streaming by Matsumoto Hitoshi! 11/1 (Sat) 9:00 PM Release of 4 new content titles and past works

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[Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd.] New streaming service “DOWNTOWN ” kicks off with live streaming by Matsumoto Hitoshi! November 1st (Sat) 9:00 PM: Four new content titles and past works will be released. ​
Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. Press release: October 23, 2025 To Members of the Press New streaming service “DOWNTOWN ” kicks off with a live stream by Matsumoto Hitoshi! November 1st (Sat) 9:00 PM: Four new content titles and past works will be released.
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We are pleased to announce that DOWNTOWN , a new service that will distribute Downtown content on its own platform for a fee, will launch with a solo live stream by Hitoshi Matsumoto at 9:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025. In addition to the content being released that day, the live stream will also feature new projects by Matsumoto and a call for participants for a user participation project. At the end of the live stream, four new titles of content produced and starring Matsumoto will be revealed, as well as past TV shows and movies in which Matsumoto and Masatoshi Hamada have each appeared. We hope you’ll tune in.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-62d8288e2d45c0975018c8ee3b2defc9-1920×1080.jpg Luxurious Benefits! Pre-Registration Campaign Pre-registration for DOWNTOWN membership will begin on Friday, October 24th at 12:00 PM (noon) on the official website. In addition, to prevent a surge in traffic immediately before the service launch and ensure safe and secure viewing for all users, we are running a pre-registration campaign. Those who pre-register and enter will receive the following rewards. Please take part in the campaign. 【Campaign Overview】 Applicable to those who sign up for an annual plan by October 26th Special Prize Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 PM: Invitation to watch Matsumoto Hitoshi’s live streaming in-studio (60 winners selected by lottery) *The event will be held at a studio in Tokyo. Entry is limited to those who can definitely attend. *Winners will be contacted with details via their registered email address after Tuesday, October 28th. Applicable to those who sign up for an annual plan by October 31st Prize A Original DOWNTOWN logo merchandise assortment (100 winners selected by lottery) *Winners will be notified upon delivery of the merchandise. Applicable to those who sign up for an annual or monthly plan by October 31st Prize B Digital wallpaper originally shot by Matsumoto Hitoshi Please check the official website for details on application requirements. Content updated every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-4cf585d9a3bcff8f1837d4c4dc475cea-399×187.png Starting Monday, November 3rd, past works will be updated every Monday, and original works by Matsumoto Hitoshi will be updated on Wednesdays and Fridays (both scheduled for 5:00 PM, subject to change). After that, Matsumoto will be streaming live once or twice a month (Saturdays, irregularly) and many new projects will be implemented. New content by Masatoshi Hamada will be announced at a later date. Stay tuned! We will be posting content updates on our official Instagram and official X, so be sure to follow us! Works distributed on November 1st (Sat) and 3rd (Monday/holiday) *Partial
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-440d97d482bb5987bc7bf7bdafa82810-424×128.png [Original work] (delivered on 11/1)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-fe510967ea9e1b7464652d11a2a4e377-1920×1080.png In “7:3 Talk,” Matsumoto Hitoshi shares his true feelings while working on a “certain task.” He also shares some embarrassing truths you wouldn’t hear on TV.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-d9fa623cdf0d6e568dbb1bf93b92959b-1920×1080.png A new type of sleep-inducing content that combines humor and relaxation. The quiet exchanges between Matsumoto Hitoshi and guest comedians blend rhythmically into your ears, and the moment you chuckle, you feel like your shoulders are relaxing. It’s not a big laugh, but a small smile that calms the mind and leads you to sleep with peace of mind.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-edbe67244aee70eca9decf18600e5686-1080×360.png The rules are simple: contestants engage in one-on-one, pointless conversation for five minutes, and the comedian who tells the least funny story wins. Who will be the “pointless story” champion who will impress judge Matsumoto Hitoshi?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-276d96068be39ed96d2e811172217efe-1080×360.png Matsumoto Hitoshi’s “Ogiri Grand Prix” is finally about to begin! The rules are that comedians create their own topics, and their rivals answer them. Who will win the ultimate title, given only to those “recognized” by judge Matsumoto Hitoshi? [Past works](Distributed on 11/1) Movie “Big Japanese” “Shinboru” “Sayazamurai” “R100” 【Past Works】 (Released November 3rd) FBS Fukuoka Broadcasting “Fukuoka Hitoshi” (Episode 2)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-051bb0c73d89bb11c01063fad4943519-424×128.png [Past works](Distributed on 11/1)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-0cbd318fd7783337d36a2542bb6d7c3e-960×540.jpg “Holiday in Guam with Hamada’s Juniors” (Episode 6) 【Past Works】 (Released November 3rd) “Okinawa Trip with Hamada’s Juniors” (Episode 6)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-3c950460e53a970a2dc596db6e2bf4d5-437×131.png [Past works](Distributed on 11/3)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-2c4ba9d56daa44e53a89ef628d0edd5c-2120×1140.jpg VHS “Visual Bum vol. Ringo ‘Promise'” DOWNTOWN Overview ■Service Name: DOWNTOWN (Read: Downtown Plus) ■Service start date and time: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00 PM (planned) ■Price: Monthly plan: ¥1,100, annual plan: ¥11,000 (tax included, flat rate) ■Membership registration begins: Friday, October 24, 2025, 12:00 PM (noon) ■How to register: Please register on the official DOWNTOWN website. ■Viewing devices: Smartphone, PC, TV, PC ■Service area: Japan ■Official website: https://downtownplus.com/ Official X:
https://x.com/downtown_plus Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/snld_umotumop/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/29501/4523/29501-4523-af6e7872c0af44a234f5e72f936270fa-700×220.png *Registration for DOWNTOWN requires a FANY ID (free of charge). *This email was sent automatically, so please do not reply.

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