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About this Group
Love Anime? Manga? J-Pop? Experience the next global phenomenon from Japan: OWARAI.
This group is for Chicagoans who love Japanese pop culture—Anime, Manga, J-Pop—and world-class comedy. We are coming together to support a historic cultural bridge: —Japan's top comedians will perform free, limited-time shows at the legendary Second City this March.
Join us to experience the next global phenomenon from Japan, meet fellow fans, and enjoy a night of high-energy, English-language sketch comedy unlike anything else in the city!"
Upcoming events
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The Best Comedy from Japan (March 19–22)
The Second City, 1616 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL, USFor the first time ever, twelve elite performers—handpicked from over 20,000 professional comedians in Japan—are bringing their sharpest, funniest, and most unforgettable material to Chicago.
100% English: Experience the dynamic, high-energy style of "OWARAI" performed entirely in English.
Uncensored & Original: Explosive laughter and lightning-fast wit unlike anything you’ve seen before.
A Historic Moment: Watch Japan’s next global export step onto the world stage right here in the Windy City.
### Join Us for the Limited Engagement (March 19–22)
This is a special free-admission, limited engagement. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Japanese culture or a comedy nerd looking for something fresh, come join the group, meet fellow fans, and let’s fill the theater with laughter!
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### Show Schedule @ de Maat Studio Theatre
Location: 230 W. North Ave., Piper’s Alley, Chicago (The Second City Training Center)
- Thursday, March 19: 9pm – 10pm
- Saturday, March 21: 4pm – 5pm & 9:30pm – 10:30pm
- Sunday, March 22: 4pm – 5pm & 9pm – 10pm
🎟️ HOW TO ATTEND: While admission is free, seats are limited! Please reserve your tickets officially via The Second City website to guarantee entry: https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/owarai-the-best-comedy-from-japan-in-english-chi
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Learn more about the project: https://owarai.world/ Let’s make OWARAI the next big thing in Chicago! See you at the show!
Media Contact
OWARAI Project Public Relations Office
gotakeuchigo@gmail.com1 attendee
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