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Bakarhythm's Real Name: Hidetomo Masuno
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Bakarhythm (バカリズム) 本名: Hidetomo Masuno (升野英知)
Answer: Bakarhythm's real name is Hidetomo Masuno (升野英知). The comedian is also an award-winning TV screenwriter.
Hidetomo Masuno was born on November 28, 1975, in Fukuoka Prefecture. He began as half of the comedy duo Bakarhythm in 1995. When the duo broke up in 2005, he kept the name and continued solo, becoming known for dry, clever one-man routines and his "Tōdōfuken no Mochikata" (how to hold prefectures) skit.
He moved into writing and became a highly praised screenwriter. His drama Brush Up Life (2023, Nippon TV) won major Japanese TV awards and attention abroad.
He is represented by Maseki Geinōsha. His real name is listed in Japanese reference sources and has been used in coverage of his screenwriting.
FAQ
Was Bakarhythm a duo? Yes, from 1995 to 2005; he kept the name after going solo.
What did Bakarhythm write? The TV drama Brush Up Life (2023), among others.