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Before he died at Honnouji in 1582, the great warlord Oda Nobunaga stood before a statue of Buddha and thought to himself that he'd committed so many sins that he'd very likely be reborn as a dog. He never expected that Buddha would take his words literally, however, but the next thing he's aware of, he's in the body of a Shiba Inu named Shinamon in modern Japan! Less than thrilled at the fact that his human warlord consciousness is trapped in the instinct-bound body of an adorable house pet, Nobunaga struggles between making the best of it (he can have that ruff all the Europeans were wearing!) and being frustrated with his reality (the ruff turns out to be a bath hat and now he has to have a bath). Is it better or worse that many of his fellow warriors also seem to have been reincarnated in canine form – and that his enemy looks like he lucked out and got to be a human?
Shi Jian Lian, the owner of the Thirteen Villages, pretends to bury her father by selling her body and stops Wen Ming, the son of a general, to enter the general's mansion to steal the rumored treasure. However, when Wen Ming is attacked, Shi Jian Lian accidentally becomes Wen Ming's senior bodyguard on call all day long. Shi Jianlian goes from worrying about how to "kill" her employer to falling in love with him.
After six years of waiting, Hetalia is back! The countries of the world change into/become beautiful boys and take you through the most important events in history. Follow Italy, Germany and Japan in their crazy adventures!
A series of short mockumentaries which aired as a recurring segment in 'Charlie Brookers's Weekly Wipe'
The plot of the series takes place in the early Middle Ages. Prince Mrkomir rules in Klis, along with the conspirator Slavomir, the head of the KOA, which is an abbreviation for the Rector's Intelligence Agency.
Can a hero with no combat abilities still save the empire? Wei Xiao Bao (Han Dong) is the most unlikely hero as the sly but witty son of a prostitute during the early Qing Dynasty. As he makes his way from the brothel where he was born in Yangzhou to the capital city of Beijing, he encounters all kinds of trouble and mishaps.
Lin Luojing is transported into a game world as the prime minister’s daughter, where she must find true love to return home. Surrounded by charming suitors, she ends up in an unexpected arranged marriage with her rival, Prince Zhong Wumei, leading to a turbulent but heartfelt romance.
An adventure begins with a mistaken identity after a nobody pretends to be the illegitimate daughter of the Murong family. Ever since Murong Zhuwan faked her identity to pretend to be from a prominent family, she is pulled into bloody disputes in the pugilistic world. Clueless about matters of the heart, she becomes enamoured by martial arts genius Murong Chong and also meets the gentle Fu Hong, whose love has turned to hate after thinking that he's been betrayed. Their experiences allow them to grow into chivalrous heroes who fight for the people.
In order to gain freedom, Li You worked hard and gained fame in the literary world, earning the title of the “Lyric Saint of Jiangnan.” He also steadily rose through the ranks in the county yamen, solving extraordinary cases, and achieved great success in the business world. His sense of justice made him fearless against the evil forces of the wealthy Yan family and the county prefect, and he became renowned for advocating for the people, gaining fame across the dynasty. However, he did not expect that he would become more and more dazzling, and both the Guan and Liu families found it increasingly difficult to let go of this exceptional son-in-law. How will this three-year agreement ultimately unfold?
A timid master brought a group of ignorant apprentices from the northeast to the south of the Yangtze River. He was determined to create a world of his own and open a martial arts hall to become a "hero", but unexpectedly, he opened a medical hall by accident. This is a story of him becoming a "doctor".
Zhu Tian Bao, the rebellious second son of Prince Jian Xing, finds himself entangled in a web of romance, rivalry, and royal betrayal. When noblewoman Yang Ruo Nan is betrothed to his elder brother Tian Xiang, despite her love for Tian Bao, he rejects her and flees the city. As Ruo Nan follows him in secret, Tian Bao meets the kind-hearted Meng Xiao Die. A misunderstanding drives Ruo Nan away, and Tian Bao sets off to find Xiao Die: only to be ambushed and fall off a cliff, losing his memory. Rescued by Xiao Die's father, Tian Bao must reclaim his identity, stop his brother’s power grab, and repair his bond with Xiao Die. A journey of love, loyalty, and destiny begins for the unlikely hero known as “Lucky Tian Bao.”
The Meiji Era was one of great renewal for Japan, where swords and killing were outlawed. However, many survivors from the time of Revolution still live, lurking in the shadows and waiting for a chance to use their killing blades again. Only Kenshin Himura, formerly one of the most brutal of killers, hopes to keep his swordsman's honor and still live in the new era.
Facing a whirlwind of emotions, comedians endure relentless insults from angry villagers. Can they turn hostility into laughter?
In the story, the Crypto Scroll enshrined in the ninja city of Kōka has been stolen, leading to a battle royal among ninja. Sakuya, Nemu, and Xiaolan were living their daily lives until they must unite their forces.
Genjō Sanzō is a Buddhist monk sent by the Emperor on a journey to find the sacred Buddhist scriptures. One day, Sanzō meets an Earth Deity who tells him that Buddha has sent him a disciple: the mischievous Monkey Deity Son Goku, who was sealed inside of a mountain for five hundred years after wreaking havoc in Heaven! Together with the alcohol-loving playboy Cho Hakkai; the heavenly army General Sha Gojyō; and their horse, the Dragon Crown Prince Ryūba; there are plenty of adventures to be had.
Jiang Chuanyu, a rich family's daughter, runs away from home in a fit of rage. Determined to impress her father and mother, Jiang secretly hires Shi Tianqing, the world's number one swordsman, to protect her. The two meet Jiang Chuanyu's fiance, Lin Yuqian. The three of them work together to earn money. However, a crisis also follows.
She was once the bold and gruff descendant from a noble family who turned into the most famous courtesan in Shiliyangchang. She has endured countless grievances all because she fell in love with a man. However, the journey of love is as long as the road to the past, present and future, she'll trek it day and night just to win a glance.
A weekly topical series hosted by comedian Daniel Tosh that delves into all aspects of the Internet, from the ingenious to the absurd to the medically inadvisable.
Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Two as a pilot in 1993, then as 3 full series from 1995 to 1997, then on BBC Choice from January to December 2002 with 2 series before returning to BBC Two for another 3 series from 2008 until its cancellation in 2011. Created and hosted by double-act Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, it uses the panel show format but with the comedians' often slapstick, surreal and anarchic humour does not rely on rules in order to function, with the pair apparently ignoring existing rules or inventing new ones as and when the mood takes them.
Meet the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all time. But in a workplace focused on building worlds, molding heroes, and creating legends, the most hard-fought battles don’t occur in the game—they happen in the office.
In the distant future, two groups of soldiers battle for control of the least desirable piece of real estate in the known universe: a box canyon in the middle of nowhere.
The free world is in danger, and only one man can help. Jack Decker has sworn to defend America from foreign terrorists regardless of which spineless president is in charge. This is Decker: The Series.
Nick Cannon and an A-list celebrity lead a team of improv comedians as they compete against each other.
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.
A zany comedy show with Matt Lucas and David Walliams, featuring characters from all over Little Britain.
A sitcom set in the offices of "GlobeLink News" after its acquisition by media mogul Sir Roysten Merchant. Led by editor George Dent, the staff of GlobeLink battle to maintain the company as a serious news organization against Sir Roysten's right-hand man, Gus Hedges, who wants to make the show more sensationalist and suppress stories that might harm Roysten's business empire.
An un-scripted comedy show in which four guest performers improvise their way through a series of games, many of which rely on audience suggestions.
Two families compete against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey question posed to 100 people.
A comedic talk show from an alternate reality featuring unstable hosts, a variety of celebrities—both real and fake—and unusual studio action.
A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion.
A platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes more consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.
The show where everything's made up and the points don't matter. Not a talk show, not a sitcom, not a game show, Whose Line Is It Anyway? is a completely unique concept to network television. Four talented actors perform completely unrehearsed skits and games in front of a studio audience. Host Drew Carey sets the scene, with contributions from the audience, but the actors rely completely on their quick wit and improvisational skills. It's genuinely improvised, so anything can happen - and often does.
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Loving parodies of some of the world's best-known documentaries. Each episode is shot in a different style of documentary filmmaking, and honors some of the most important stories that didn't actually happen.
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Comedians Jimmy Carr, D.L. Hughley and Katherine Ryan tackle the world's woes with help from a rotating crew of funny guests and an actual expert.
A British husband-and-wife comedy writing team travel to Hollywood to remake their successful British TV series, with disastrous results.