Takeshi Kitano

A Takeshi Kitano is a Japanese comedian-filmmaker who mastered takeshi kitano deadpan delivery techniques and takeshi kitano absurdist comedy (1947-present).

• AKA: Beat Takeshi, Kitano Takeshi, Takeshi Kitano Director, Takeshi Kitano Comedian.
• Context:
  • He can (typically) combine Takeshi Kitano Extreme Violence with takeshi kitano deadpan humor.
  • He can (typically) employ Takeshi Kitano Minimalist Expression in takeshi kitano comedy performance.
  • He can (typically) create Takeshi Kitano Absurdist Game Shows featuring takeshi kitano physical comedy.
  • He can (often) juxtapose Takeshi Kitano Serious Drama with takeshi kitano slapstick moments.
  • He can (often) utilize Takeshi Kitano Long Silences for takeshi kitano comedic tension.
  • He can (often) blend Takeshi Kitano High Art with takeshi kitano lowbrow comedy.
  • He can range from being a Manzai Comedian to being an Auteur Filmmaker, depending on his career phase.
  • He can range from being a Television Personality to being a Venice Film Festival Winner, depending on his artistic context.
  • He can range from being a Comedy Duo Member to being a Solo Artist, depending on his collaborative status.
  • He can range from being a Mainstream Entertainer to being an Art House Director, depending on his audience focus.
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• Example(s):
  • Takeshi Kitano Comedy Eras, such as:
    • Two Beat Era (1970s-1980s), performing takeshi kitano manzai comedy with takeshi kitano Beat Kiyoshi.
    • Takeshi's Castle Era (1986-1990), creating takeshi kitano absurdist game show.
    • Film Comedy Era (1990s-present), directing takeshi kitano deadpan films.
  • Takeshi Kitano Television Shows, such as:
    • Takeshi's Castle (1986-1990), torturing takeshi kitano contestants humorously.
    • Tensai Takeshi no Genki ga Deru Terebi (1985-1996), hosting takeshi kitano variety show.
    • Beat Takeshi's TV Tackle (1989-present), combining takeshi kitano politics and takeshi kitano comedy.
  • Takeshi Kitano Films, such as:
    • Sonatine (1993), mixing takeshi kitano yakuza drama with takeshi kitano beach games.
    • Kikujiro (1999), blending takeshi kitano road movie with takeshi kitano deadpan comedy.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Expressive Comedian, who uses animated delivery.
  • Pure Dramatist, who avoids comedy elements.
  • Western Comedian, who follows different cultural tradition.
• See: Deadpan Delivery Technique, Physical Comedy Technique, Absurdist Philosophy, Japanese Comedy, Manzai, Film Direction, Game Show Host, Yakuza Film, Venice Film Festival.

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