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Passion for Punchlines

8.720231 seasonTV SeriesDrama

May 31, 2021—as COVID-19 continued to spread, Masayasu Wakabayashi and Ryota Yamasato were on stage in front of an empty house getting ready for their live stream show. Although they’re from different comedy duos, The Nankai Candies and…

WriterTaro Imai
ProducersHidehiro Kawano·阿利極

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Passion for Punchlines isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Apr 9, 2023
E2
Episode 2
Apr 16, 2023
E3
Episode 3
Apr 23, 2023
E4
Episode 4
Apr 30, 2023
E5
Episode 5
May 7, 2023
E6
Episode 6
May 14, 2023
E7
Episode 7
May 21, 2023
E8
Episode 8
May 28, 2023
E9
Episode 9
Jun 4, 2023
E10
Episode 10
Jun 11, 2023
E11
Episode 11
Jun 18, 2023
E12
Episode 12
Jun 25, 2023

Cast

KTKaito Takahashi
Kaito Takahashi
Wakabayashi Masayasu
KK
Kazufumi Kojima
Wakabayashi Masayasu (early childhood)
MK
Manato Kuwana
Wakabayashi Masayasu (childhood)
SMShintaro Morimoto
Shintaro Morimoto
Yamasato Ryota
MM
Minato Morita
Yamasato Ryota (early childhood)
SK
Suzuki Katsuki
Yamasato Ryota (childhood)
JTJunki Tozuka
Junki Tozuka
Kasuga Toshiaki
MTMiu Tomita
Miu Tomita
Yamazaki Shizuyo
KMKen Mitsuishi
Ken Mitsuishi
Wakabayashi Naruyoshi
SIShoko Ikezu
Shoko Ikezu
Wakabayashi Chie
YYYumena Yanai
Yumena Yanai
WakabaYashi Mai
RFRin Furukawa
Rin Furukawa
WakabaYashi Mai (childhood)

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Passion for Punchlines — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Passion for Punchlines?

Passion for Punchlines isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Passion for Punchlines on Netflix?

No, Passion for Punchlines is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Passion for Punchlines on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Passion for Punchlines isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Passion for Punchlines for free?

Passion for Punchlines isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Passion for Punchlines?

Passion for Punchlines has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2023.

Are all episodes of Passion for Punchlines out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of Passion for Punchlines are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Passion for Punchlines?

No — Passion for Punchlines ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Passion for Punchlines based on a true story?

Yes — Passion for Punchlines is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).