DOWNTOWN+ to Host Hamada Masatoshi's First Solo Band Live on 1 November
The streaming service marks its first anniversary with the show, while adding archived skits and 1990s dramas starring Hamada and Matsumoto Hitoshi.
DOWNTOWN+ announced on 16 October 2026 that it will hold Hamada Masatoshi's first solo band live to mark the service's first anniversary on 1 November, according to rbbtoday.com. The date and venue of the show will be announced later.
The service is also expanding its archive. Matsumoto Hitoshi's original skits Sasuke and Zassa will be added, with Sasuke available from 16 October and Zassa from 23 October. Four 1990s dramas starring Hamada will follow: AD Boogie from 19 October, AD Returns from 26 October, Ten-nen Ai from 2 November and Ten-nen Ai Special from 9 November.
From November onward, DOWNTOWN+ will add recorded shows featuring Matsumoto, including Minonai Hanashi and Matsumoto Hitoshi to Marumaru Shitai, along with new content featuring Hamada.
Matsumoto-produced title to stream alongside Netflix
A large-scale title produced by Matsumoto will be released on DOWNTOWN+ at the same time as on Netflix. The service also said a project called Daupura Kaihouku, which turns comedians' ideas into programming, is in production.
DOWNTOWN+ costs 1,100 yen per month or 11,000 yen per year, tax included, and can be viewed in Japan on smartphones, PCs and TVs. The service is currently running a first-anniversary thank-you campaign.
Quick answers
When is Hamada Masatoshi's solo band live on DOWNTOWN+?
The live is scheduled for 1 November, the service's first anniversary. The date in that sense and the venue will be announced later.
How much does DOWNTOWN+ cost?
It costs 1,100 yen per month or 11,000 yen per year, tax included, and is viewable in Japan on smartphones, PCs and TVs.
Which Hamada dramas are being added to DOWNTOWN+?
AD Boogie from 19 October, AD Returns from 26 October, Ten-nen Ai from 2 November and Ten-nen Ai Special from 9 November.