Taro Funaba (real name: Shohei Matsubara), who was actively involved in Yoshimoto’s new comedy and served as a member of the Osaka City Council for six terms, died on 27. 81 o’clock. Kanpei Ma (71), Medaka Ikeno (77) and Ichisuke Shimada (70), friends and talents of the new era of comedy, announced their commemorative remarks.

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Kanpei Ma On May 21 last year, when I was with Susumu Kimura at night, she said to me, “Be careful with your body!” And I was relieved to see your happy face. But it surprises me. He was the second actor in Yoshimoto’s new comedy, and when he entered the new comedy, he really loved him. I’m so sorry I can’t see you anymore.

Ikeno Medaka When we were together on the turn of the new comedy, Mr. Funaba used to shout in the dressing room: “Let’s play go together.” At the time, there was no other person who liked Go, so I remember being happy and nostalgic. I miss hearing this news. I pray for your soul.

Ichinosuke Shimada Mr. Taro Funaba took me drinking many times and gave me advice on the play as a new comedy, which is now my fertilizer. Thanks a lot. I wanted you to live longer. I pray for your soul.