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My Take
I've always thought Chihara Junior had the most unfairly piercing eyes in comedy. Coming out of Fukuchiyama in Kyoto and cutting his teeth doing manzai alongside his older brother Seiji, he built this razor-sharp tsukkomi style laced with just enough venom that you catch yourself smirking and muttering "okay, fair." Knowing he came back from a brutal motorcycle accident as a young guy gives that breezy, unbothered delivery a quiet weight I can't unhear. These days he's not just a comedian but an actor and a host who can snap a room to attention when the chatter drifts, and that range suits him. What I love most is how loose he seems while talking, when really nobody's picking their words more carefully than he is.
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Story
The Sharp Tongue of Fukuchiyama: Chihara Junior and the Art of Choosing Words
Overview
Chihara Junior is a Japanese comedian, actor, and entertainer born on March 30, 1974, in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture. He is known for his sharp wit, pointed comeback style, and versatile career spanning stand-up comedy, acting, and television hosting. He attended Kyoto Kyoei Gakuen Junior and Senior High School. He maintains an active presence on social media, including Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chihara Junior
- Name (Japanese)
- 千原ジュニア
- Reading
- ちはら じゅにあ
- Born
- March 30, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- O
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- 吉本興業
- Occupation
- Actor / Comedian / Entertainer
2. Background
- High school
- Kyoto Kyoei Gakuen Junior and Senior High School
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- 既婚
4. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 380 (1997–2026)
- By year
- 1997: 1, 1998: 1, 2000: 2, 2001: 4, 2002: 3, 2003: 5, 2004: 6, 2005: 6, 2006: 6, 2007: 14, 2008: 24, 2009: 27, 2010: 19, 2011: 13, 2012: 21, 2013: 18, 2014: 17, 2015: 22, 2016: 22, 2017: 25, 2018: 20, 2019: 15, 2020: 10, 2021: 12, 2022: 19, 2023: 10, 2024: 10, 2025: 9, 2026: 3
- Debut work
- 岸和田少年愚連隊 血煙り純情篇
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Special program | 千原ジュニアの軽トラで食べるメシが一番ウマイ!! | 2026 |
| Film | RYUJI 竜二 | 2026 |
| Book | 千原ジュニアが五年で書き溜めた四コマ漫画全集 | 2026 |
| Special program | 千原ジュニアのウォーキング大喜利 ウォーギリ | 2025 |
| Special program | 東京去る人、来る人 | 2025 |
| Special program | ダブルインパクト～漫才&コント 二刀流No.1決定戦～ | 2025 |
| Special program | コントラスト | 2025 |
| Special program | THE EMPTY STAGE10周年 千原ジュニアと実力派芸人たちが創る、一夜限りのステージ | 2025 |
| Special program | 感謝!もっともっとドキドキQAB 〜つながる つなぐ 広がる!〜 | 2025 |
| Special program | 2025福岡 千原ジュニアとニュースな現場巡ってみた | 2025 |
| Internet streaming | U-NEXT BOXING | 2025 |
| Film | 次元を超える TRANSCENDING DIMENSIONS | 2025 |
| Regular | 未来会食 | 2024 |
| Regular | 何を隠そう…ソレが! | 2024 |
| Special program | 千原ジュニア、トラベらせていただきます。 | 2024 |
| Special program | 千原ジュニアの話題沸騰ニュースSHOW 〜世界のドコかで爆売れ中〜 | 2024 |
| Special program | 高知放送開局70周年記念特番 千原ジュニアのちゃりキュン! | 2024 |
| Special program | 太一・イノッチ・ジュニアのいい歳こいて | 2024 |
| Special program | ひろがれ!お笑いピースライブ | 2024 |
| Special program | #タグづけ | 2024 |
| Special program | 淳×ジュニア×有吉 40歳 - 50歳〜10年観察〜 | 2024 |
| Special program | ジュニア・秋山の旅喜利 | 2024 |
| Special program | 東北&北海道から世界へ!アメイジングご当地映像GP | 2024 |
| Special program | 池上彰×千原ジュニアの年末ライブ 激変!日本のおカネ | 2023 |
| Special program | さまぁ～ず&ジュニアのコレって変じゃね!? | 2023 |
| Special program | おねがい!ワールドディレクターズ | 2023 |
| Special program | 天才たちのドッキリ 叡智のムダ使い | 2023 |
| Special program | 検診型バラエティー お笑い患者の病みトーク | 2023 |
| Special program | ジュニア&くっきー!の絶品食材発見 | 2023 |
| Special program | 芸能人の前にパパであるべし!PAPAPAダン!!! | 2023 |
| Internet streaming | お笑いストリートファイト | 2023 |
| Book | 嗚呼 蝶でありたい | 2023 |
| Regular | 千原ジュニアの愛知あたりまえワールド☆〜あなたの街に新仰天!〜 | 2022 |
| Regular | 住まいの参観日 | 2022 |
| Regular | ジュニア、伺う | 2022 |
| Special program | 千原ジュニアのBBキャンプ | 2022 |
| Special program | 渡辺篤史と千原ジュニアの建もの探訪デラックス | 2022 |
| Special program | シン・ビジネス | 2022 |
| Special program | あなたの注文履歴見せてください。 | 2022 |
| Special program | 怪物に敗れた男たち 〜モンスター井上尚弥が変えた人生〜 | 2022 |
| Special program | 空き家探求バラエティ 千原ジュニアのはは〜んん?! | 2022 |
| Special program | SDGsで絶好調! | 2022 |
| Special program | 笑いの正体 | 2022 |
| Special program | 即興プレッシャーSHOW 笑アセろ | 2022 |
| Special program | 迷惑トラブル最前線! | 2022 |
| Special program | 切り抜き1ミニッツ | 2022 |
| Special program | ドラフトコント2022 | 2022 |
| Special program | ハッピーをお届け ニュース中部SHOW | 2022 |
| TV drama | ミステリと言う勿れ 第5話・第11話・最終話 | 2022 |
| CM | NP1 | 2022 |
| CM | ふわるん N マスク | 2022 |
| Regular | 千原ジュニアのヘベレケ | 2021 |
| Regular | 御法度落語おなじはなし寄席! | 2021 |
| Regular | ゴゴスマ -GO GO!Smile!- | 2021 |
| Regular | 2分59秒 | 2021 |
| Special program | 発想転換!世界を変えるシン・キング | 2021 |
| Special program | 千原ジュニアのバンライフB面旅 | 2021 |
| Special program | 千原ジュニアのとったモン勝ち 〜GOMIときどき笑い〜 | 2021 |
5. Links
6. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-08-26
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chihara Junior born?
Born March 30, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Chihara Junior from?
Chihara Junior is from Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
What does Chihara Junior do?
Chihara Junior works as Actor, Comedian, Entertainer.
How tall is Chihara Junior?
Chihara Junior is 180 cm.
What is Chihara Junior's blood type?
O.
What agency is Chihara Junior with?
Chihara Junior is with 吉本興業.
What is Chihara Junior known for?
Notable works include 千原ジュニアの軽トラで食べるメシが一番ウマイ!!, RYUJI 竜二, 千原ジュニアが五年で書き溜めた四コマ漫画全集.
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