

Also known as: Maesetsu! Opening Act
Manzai is a traditional form of Japanese stand-up comedy where two comedians act out skits as a straight man and funny man, guiding the audience through a series of punchlines. Two determined girls, Mafuyu Kogarashi and Fubuki Kitakaze, are aspiring manzai entertainers who struggle to achieve any real success, despite their lengthy time on stage. They often partner up with manzai newcomers and their close friends—Rin Araya and Nayuta Asougi—to help in the opening acts of each other's routines. In order to eventually reach their desired fame, the four girls challenge themselves by changing venues, switching roles, entering competitions, and giving it their best to hone their craft and gain more experience. But before that can happen, these flourishing young artists must first grow into presentable performers to get signed as amateurs and start their dream in earnest.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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% Filler
Every season
Single Season
Currently, Maesetsu! has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
You're in luck! Maesetsu! doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 12 episodes of Maesetsu! aired in 2020 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Maesetsu! is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Maesetsu! episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comedy!10/11/2020 | 10/11/2020 | Canon |
| 2 | Thrills!10/18/2020 | 10/18/2020 | Canon |
| 3 | Goals!10/25/2020 | 10/25/2020 | Canon |
| 4 | Business!11/01/2020 | 11/01/2020 | Canon |
| 5 | Comeback!11/08/2020 | 11/08/2020 | Canon |
| 6 | Twogether!11/15/2020 | 11/15/2020 | Canon |
| 7 | Osaka!11/22/2020 | 11/22/2020 | Canon |
| 8 | Excitement!11/29/2020 | 11/29/2020 | Canon |
| 9 | Partners!12/06/2020 | 12/06/2020 | Canon |
| 10 | Prayers!12/13/2020 | 12/13/2020 | Canon |
| 11 | Showdown!12/20/2020 | 12/20/2020 | Canon |
| 12 | Opening Act!12/27/2020 | 12/27/2020 | Canon |
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Common questions
Maesetsu! has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
In total, Maesetsu! has 12 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch Maesetsu! in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Maesetsu! is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll, Funimation. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Yes, Maesetsu! is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, Maesetsu! does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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