Synopsis

Yoshimoto Kogyo draws ambitious young comedians from across Japan, each convinced of their own comedic brilliance. It is here, in this crucible, that they first face rigorous evaluation. Each September, the company hosts a three-day, two-night "mountain retreat." Three hundred hopefuls, transported by buses, converge on a lodging in Shizuoka. They undertake a demanding curriculum – a comprehensive immersion in comedy – with the ultimate goal of earning selection as the most promising talent by t