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The Beast of Comedy

6.820241h 56mMovieDrama

Tsuchiya, who lives with his single mother in Osaka, does not get serious work once he graduates from high school, but rather devotes himself to mailing jokes to the “Ohgiri” variety show. Seeking to be recognized as a show “Legend,” he…

DirectorKengo Takimoto
WritersShin Adachi·Kengo Takimoto
ProducersMinori Maehara·Kwang-gi Song

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

The Beast of Comedy isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Kengo Takimoto

AOAmane Okayama
Amane Okayama
RKReiko Kataoka
Reiko Kataoka
HMHonoka Matsumoto
Honoka Matsumoto
MSMasaki Suda
Masaki Suda
TNTaiga Nakano
Taiga Nakano
KMKou Maehara
Kou Maehara
SIShunya Itabashi
Shunya Itabashi
T
Tanri
OMOshirō Maeda
Oshirō Maeda
YKYuki Kan
Yuki Kan
YM
Yohei Matsukado

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The Beast of Comedy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Beast of Comedy?

The Beast of Comedy isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Beast of Comedy on Netflix?

No, The Beast of Comedy is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Beast of Comedy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Beast of Comedy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Beast of Comedy for free?

The Beast of Comedy isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Beast of Comedy based on a true story?

Yes — The Beast of Comedy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).