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"Japanese Comedy Ken Wang Shimura: A Comedy Life Intertwined with Laughter and Tears"
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Text/Wenshi Wangwang
Ken Shimura, the pioneer of Japanese short comedy, his laughter resounded throughout Japan and influenced generations. With exaggerated expressions and rich body language, he interprets every little thing with frequent jokes and wonderful. Ken Shimura has a large fan base both in Japan and abroad, and his comedy videos are popular in China. However, on March 29, came the sad news that Ken Shimura died of new coronary pneumonia at the age of 70. He became the first Japanese entertainer to die of coronavirus. Let's take a look back at the success path and colorful life of the king of comedy.
First, the road to success of the king of Japanese comedy
Ken Shimura was born in 1950, the third oldest in his family. My father was an elementary school teacher, and the atmosphere at home was always depressing. However, in front of the television that was already popular at the time, his father smiled, and the atmosphere in the house eased a little. Ken Shimura cherished the joyful atmosphere, and after graduation, he did not take the civil service exam, but learned from the comedy artist Nagasuke Ikari and embarked on the road of comedy.
Ken Shimura joined the comedy skit group "Drifters" and began his comedy career. However, the group soon disbanded. In 1974, he joined the popular variety show "Eight O'Clock! All Assembled" as an assistant host, and finally had the opportunity to show his talents. His comedic talent was accepted and loved by the audience. "Eight o'clock! Although "All Members" ended in 1985, Ken Shimura became the darling of Japanese television in the 80s with his hilarious skits and strange cabaret performances.
Ken Shimura became Japan's national comedic star, creating many classic characters and stories. In 1986, he started the show "Stupid Lord" on FujiTV, which became a popular comedy show in Japan. In 1987, Fuji TV's "Shimura Big Laugh" became one of the most watched programs, and although it was a little "dirty", Shimura Ken's funny image caused people to laugh.
Ken Shimura's acting style is unique, expressing comedy with expressions, movements, and easy-to-understand language. Therefore, he has many audiences not only in Japan, but also in China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, as well as in Thailand, India, Europe and the United States. In addition to being funny, Ken Shimura also hosted an educational entertainment program "Genius! Shimura Zoo", this show has become a Japanese variety show familiar to Chinese audiences.
Second, the old urchin who is unruly and has constant scandals
Ken Shimura has had scandals since his debut, however, he has never been married. Although he has expressed his desire for marriage and children, each relationship is no older than three years. He once proposed to anchor Ayako Kato, but received no response, and once he was photographed secretly dating Asami Hoka, however, the two of them did not make it to the end.
Although Ken Shimura is successful in the comedy industry, earning more than 1 billion yen a year, his loneliness also follows. In order to relieve loneliness, he plays very high, and his actions are always exaggerated and funny in the show. He often spent time not alone in nightclubs or bars, and he was once seen drinking from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning. However, this bohemian and playful style also made his physical condition deteriorate day by day. Although his health care doctor advised him to cut back on smoking, he never gave up until 2018.
Although he is in poor health, Ken Shimura is still alive and well. Until the outbreak of the epidemic, he also visited nightclubs, drank drinks, and enjoyed life. However, at the beginning of this year, he died suddenly, which caused heartache for countless viewers. Before dying, he left an explanation of "I hope you take good care of my dog". It seems that for Ken Shimura, he treats the puppy as family.
Ken Shimura is a comedy genius who warms the hearts of his audience with laughter and brings them endless laughter. Although his path to comedy is absurd, it teaches us a lot. Both his path to success and his colorful life have inspired us. Even if his laughter is no more, his wonderful life will always be fixed in the hearts of the audience.
[References]
1. Ken Shimura: "Strange Uncle", Shincho Bunko, 2002
2. "Ken Shimura's last phrase, 'You asked for my dog,' thanked the nurse, and I thought that life would be loved until the end." Mass MediaBoxing/Archival Account on Twitter, March 31, 2020, 12:02 p.m., https://twitter.com/z23gyoyz/status/1244677369197103104
