Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
I've got a real soft spot for Satoshi Mukai, the guy holding down the middle of the trio Panther and playing the level-headed straight man while clearly being the fastest brain in the room. He's a Nagoya kid who went all the way to Meiji University, but what I love is that he never wears the smart-guy badge on his sleeve; he just quietly turns that sharpness into timing and good calls. Put him on the radio and he's an absolute pleasure to listen to, easy and warm without ever coasting. At 169cm he's not built to dominate a frame, yet he anchors the center anyway, which to me screams someone who paid his dues. He's the kind of performer who makes everyone else funnier first, then shines too, and I'm rooting for him.
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Overview
Satoshi Mukai is a Japanese comedian and entertainer born on December 16, 1985, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. He attended Aichi Prefectural Zuiryo High School and went on to study at Meiji University. Known for his quick wit and natural comedic timing, he maintains active social media presence on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Satoshi Mukai
- Name (Japanese)
- 向井慧
- Reading
- むかい さとし
- Born
- December 16, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
- Origin
- Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- B
- Height
- 169cm
- Agency
- 吉本興業
- Occupation
- Comedian / Entertainer
2. Background
- High school
- Aichi Prefectural Zuiryo High School
- University
- Meiji University
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 63 (2015–2026)
- By year
- 2015: 2, 2016: 4, 2017: 3, 2018: 4, 2019: 5, 2020: 2, 2021: 9, 2022: 11, 2023: 12, 2024: 6, 2025: 2, 2026: 1
- Debut work
- 美女たちの日曜日
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special program | 爆笑!名古屋は最高!〜人気芸人お笑いライブ〜 | 2026 | |
| Special program | あの人気店の肉で酒を飲んだら、絶対に美味い | 2025 | |
| Radio | 私の話をおもしろくして!～パンサー向井のお悩み相談所～ | 2025 | |
| Regular program | あの街で終電逃したら | 2024 | |
| Special program | クイズ!先生芸能人NO.1決定戦 | 2024 | |
| Special program | 究極の恋愛決断ショー SPEC HOTEL | 2024 | |
| Special program | ゴールデンタッグ | as ゴールデンプロデューサー | 2024 |
| Special program | 20ティーチャー | 2024 | |
| Stage | AGASA-アガサ- | 2024 | |
| Regular program | DayDay. | 2023 | |
| Regular program | 診療中!こどもネタクリニック | 2023 | |
| Regular program | 向井長田のくるま温泉ちゃんねる | 2023 | |
| Regular program | あなたの1週間、壁にしました | 2023 | |
| Special program | Pascoプレゼンツ 新天才クイズ | 2023 | |
| Special program | あたらしいテレビ2023 | 2023 | |
| Special program | パンサー向井の新時代アスリート応援宣言 | 2023 | |
| Special program | 金のツカミ | 2023 | |
| Special program | 藝大よ、地球を救え。 | 2023 | |
| Special program | タイパの女王さま | 2023 | |
| Special program | リベジョ | 2023 | |
| Radio | 今日は一日 back number三昧 | 2023 | |
| Regular program | この恋イタすぎました | 2022 | |
| Special program | 激アツ!推しもんパレード〜ガチで使ったリアルな感想を発表しますSP〜 | 2022 | |
| Special program | プロが伝授!スポーツ豆知識 まめスポ | 2022 | |
| Special program | 目ゲキシャ | 2022 | |
| Special program | SENKYOが好きすぎる! | 2022 | |
| Special program | 心がハタチになる頃には | 2022 | |
| Special program | 芸人だってツラいよ!トラブっちゃった座談会 | 2022 | |
| Special program | スカウトモンスターズ | 2022 | |
| Other TV programs | 現代の国語 | 2022 | |
| Radio | パンサー向井の＃ふらっと | 2022 | |
| Web TV | トークサバイバー! | 2022 | |
| Regular program | 王様のブランチ | 2021 | |
| Regular program | よるのブランチ | 2021 | |
| Regular program | キングオブモルックのモルック大作戦!! | 2021 | |
| Special program | 福岡上陸!ノブコブ吉村のぱくTube | 2021 | |
| Special program | ニッポンのレジェンド発掘SP さいしょの人はスゴかった!! | 2021 | |
| Special program | 突撃!地元のあっぱれカンパニー〜探そう!未来のヒント〜 | 2021 | |
| Special program | V.I.P ―official髭男dism― | 2021 | |
| TV anime | プリキュア | 2021 | |
| Radio | 向井と裏方 | 2021 | |
| Regular program | 天才てれびくんhello, | 2020 | |
| Radio | パンサー向井のチャリで30分 | 2020 | |
| Regular program | チャント! | 2019 | |
| Special program | 社会人お笑い相談所 | 2019 | |
| Special program | ライセンス井本&パンサー向井のTHE情熟プレゼンター!〜無いから作っちゃいましたSP〜 | 2019 | |
| Web TV | Abemaミッドナイト競輪 | 2019 | |
| Web TV | TDK presents 学生イノベーションバトル そのヒラメキで世界を変えろ | 2019 | |
| Special program | 輝く!東海の企業たち | 2018 | |
| Special program | ロンブー淳のニッポンの優しいまち | 2018 | |
| Radio | #むかいの喋り方 | 2018 | |
| Web TV | アオハル♥LINE | 2018 | |
| Special program | おバカ撲滅!最低限教えます! | 2017 | |
| Web TV | 極楽とんぼのKAKERUTV | 2017 | |
| Web TV | ABEMA Prime | 2017 | |
| Regular program | 七人のコント侍 第12期 | 2016 | |
| Radio | アッパレやってまーす!水曜日 | 2016 | |
| Radio | 又吉・児玉・向井のあとは寝るだけの時間 | 2016 | |
| Web drama | 火花 第7話 | 2016 | |
| Regular program | 美女たちの日曜日 | 2015 |
4. Links
5. 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 Satoshi Mukai born?
Born December 16, 1985 (age 40).
Where is Satoshi Mukai from?
Satoshi Mukai is from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
What does Satoshi Mukai do?
Satoshi Mukai works as Comedian, Entertainer.
How tall is Satoshi Mukai?
Satoshi Mukai is 169 cm.
What is Satoshi Mukai's blood type?
B.
What agency is Satoshi Mukai with?
Satoshi Mukai is with 吉本興業.
What is Satoshi Mukai known for?
Notable works include 爆笑!名古屋は最高!〜人気芸人お笑いライブ〜, あの人気店の肉で酒を飲んだら、絶対に美味い, 私の話をおもしろくして!～パンサー向井のお悩み相談所～.
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