Here, let’s talk about shows that require a high level of Japanese and pop-culture knowledge. Every show is divided into two or three segments, always with in-depth explanations and funny comments from Matsuko but still very accessible to any intermediate Japanese learner. In the show, he hosts ordinary guests in his “world,” all with what seems like a regular hobby but soon turns to something way over the top.įor example, a guest with a passion for chopsticks shares his collection of 3000 pairs. Matsuko Deluxe is a cross-dresser and one of Japan’s most famous TV personalities. The World Unknown To Matsuko (マツコの知らない世界) is about otaku, a word used to describe people with obsessive hobbies to the point where they are experts. Information collected is aggregated and anonymous.Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. These cookies enable us to provide better services based on how users use our website, and allow us to improve our features to deliver better user experience. Marketing Cookies are placed by third-party providers with our permission, and any information collected may be shared with other organizations such as publishers or advertisers. These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. We use the information collected to evaluate and improve the performance of your shopping experience. They also enable use of the Shopping Cart and Checkout processes, assist in regulatory and security issues, measure traffic and visits, and retrieve order information for affiliate commissions. These cookies are required to use core website features and are automatically enabled when you use the site. You can use this interface to enable or disable sets of cookies with varying functions. The American distributor Crunchyroll was recently purchased by Sonys Funimation, which may change how its sold to customers in the future, but it remains one of the most popular streaming sites for anime in the world. We use data cookies to store your online preferences and collect information.