[All] Complete guide to The Batteries: From their formation to their second place in the M-1

The Batteries are a comedy duo affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo. In just their sixth year since formation, they came in second at the M-1 Grand Prix 2024, and have been garnering a lot of attention. In this article, we will take a closer look at their profile, history, and anecdotes.

Complete guide to The Batteries: From their formation to their second place in the M-1

[table of contents]

1. Overview of Batteries
2. Member Introduction
▪️Ace
▪️Temple family
3. Manzai style and performance style
4. Results at the M-1 Grand Prix
5. The Batteries Episode
6. Media Appearances and Awards
7. Amateur baseball activities "Kamigata Honkikis"
8. Reactions on social media and future prospects


1. Overview of Batteries

Complete guide to The Batteries: From their formation to their second place in the M-1


The Batteries are a comedy duo formed in 2017 and are affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo. Their main base of operations is the Yoshimoto Manzai Theater in Osaka. They came in second at the M-1 Grand Prix 2024 and quickly became the center of attention for their talent and individuality.

 

▪️Year of formation : October 15, 2017
▪️Agency : Yoshimoto Kogyo ▪️School: NSC Osaka School 36th term

The name "Batteries" comes from the relationship between two people who form a battery in baseball (pitcher and catcher). They apply this "teamwork" directly to their manzai comedy, which is one of their strengths.

2. Member Introduction


⚡Ace

Complete guide to The Batteries: From their formation to their second place in the M-1

 

▪️Real name: Kento Kado
▪️Date of Birth : November 2, 1994 (30 years old)
▪️Birthplace : Nishinari-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
▪️Hobbies : Baseball, snowboarding, watching ONE PIECE
▪️Role : Tsukkomi
▪️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadokento1102/

As his name suggests, Ace has devoted his life to baseball since he was a boy. During his junior high school years, he made it to the top four in the Young League national tournament and was a successful pitcher. He is also known as an avid fan of the Hanshin Tigers. He also has many unique anecdotes from his high school days, including one time he forgot to write his name on a test and made good use of these anecdotes in his manzai comedy routines.

⚡Jike

Complete guide to The Batteries: From their formation to their second place in the M-1

▪️Real name: Tsuyoshi Jike
▪️Date of Birth : August 7, 1990 (34 years old)
▪️Birthplace : Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
▪️Hobbies : Amateur baseball, horse racing, ramen tours
▪️Role : In charge of creating jokes and material

▪️Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/batterysjike/

Although Terake once dropped out of NSC, he later self-taught himself and improved his manzai skills, returning to the stage. He is the captain of the amateur baseball team "Kamigata Honkikkies," and is responsible for bringing together his fellow comedians. He is married and has one child, so he is also a family man.

3. Manzai style and performance style

Complete guide to The Batteries: From their formation to their second place in the M-1


The Batteries' manzai revolves around "Ace's stupidity." Teraya appears as a knowledgeable commentator, and Ace creates laughs by showing unexpected responses to the topic. In particular, Ace's natural boke and Teraya's calm and precise tsukkomi captivate the audience.

One typical example of the hook is when the comedian talks about something he wants to do, and Teraike lightly denies it while also incorporating a story about the comedian's past failures. This style is said to be a new form of manzai that incorporates "reverse thinking."

4. Results at the M-1 Grand Prix

Complete guide to The Batteries: From their formation to their second place in the M-1


🏆Major Achievements
▪️2024 : Runner-up (Finals, 861 points in the first stage)
▪️2023 : Advance to the semi-finals
▪️2022 : Quarterfinalist
▪️Before 2021 : Third round was the best

In the M-1 Grand Prix 2024, they recorded the highest score in the first stage and came in first place. Although they narrowly lost to Reiwa Roman in the finals, their perfection and individuality were highly praised.

On social media, many people commented that "this is the pinnacle of talk-style manzai" and "if they had changed the structure a little they could have won," and although they unfortunately came in second place, expectations are high for the next competition.

5. The Batteries Episode

Complete guide to The Batteries: From their formation to their second place in the M-1


▪️ Amateur baseball was the catalyst for the formation of the duo : Ace and Teraya had been active in different comedy duos, but they hit it off through their shared hobby of amateur baseball and formed the duo in 2017.

▪️Origin of the duo's name : It reflects their desire to become a team that works in harmony like a battery (pitcher and catcher).

▪️Material creation : Teraya is in charge of the script, and Ace adds his own ad-libs, creating a structure that keeps the audience entertained.


6. Media Appearances and Awards

Complete guide to The Batteries: From their formation to their second place in the M-1


🏆Major awards
▪️ 2020 5th Kamigata Manzai Association Grand Prize, Literary Category Award
▪️ 2023 King of Conte Quarterfinals

📺Major media appearances
▪️Radio : "Batteries 18m44 Radio"
▪️TV : "Ravit!" (TBS), "Kamaitachi's Armchair Castle" (Kansai TV)

7. Amateur baseball activities "Kamigata Honkikis"


The amateur baseball team "Kamigata Honkikis", with Ace as the pitcher and Teraya as the catcher, is strong enough to draw with the top teams in the national tournament. In particular, Ace's pitching and Teraya's leadership support the team.

The teamwork they have developed through this amateur baseball activity has had a positive influence on their manzai comedy, and their unity as a duo is highly praised.

8. Reactions on social media and future prospects

Complete guide to The Batteries: From their formation to their second place in the M-1


After coming in second in 2024, many people took to social media to say things like, "They've set a new standard for manzai," and "There's still so much potential in Batteries' material."

Their future goals are not only to win the next M-1 Grand Prix, but also to gain even more fans through national tours and new television appearances.

The Batteries are bringing smiles to people all over Japan with their unique comedy style and the bonds they forge through baseball. Let's support them in their next challenge!

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