

Life's Punchline
2021-04-17 · 45 min / episode · ★ 7.5
A struggling comedy trio nearing a critical turning point finds an unexpected connection with a waitress who becomes a quiet supporter of their journey.
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- Nippon Television Network Corporation
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- Japan
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- Ended
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Masaki SudaHaruto Takaiwa
Kasumi ArimuraRihoko Nakahama
Taiga NakanoJunpei Minowa
Ryunosuke KamikiShunta Asabuki
Kotone FurukawaTsumugi Nakahama
Kyoko YoshineNatsumi Kishikura
Rio AsumiMitsuyo Onda
Tomoya NakamuraMimomi Kusunoki
Kosuke SuzukiKensuke Makabe
Katsuya MaigumaToshiharu TakaiwaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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