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Dive into the World of 'Setting San' Season 12

The much-anticipated variety program, 'Setting San,' is back for its twelfth season starting December 4th, 2025. This engaging show features popular comedians who compete in a lively ogiri (a form of Japanese comedic banter) to create unique manga settings. These comedic scenarios will serve as the foundation for new manga works, with submissions open to professionals, amateurs, individuals, and corporations alike.

What’s New in Season 12?

This season, comedy duo Tontukatan's Shintaro Morimoto joins as a new panelist. Returning members include Yes! Akito, Toros Salmon's Kazunobu Kubota, Minamikawa, Slim Club's Ken Maeda, Niboshi Iwashi's Kasetsu Iwashi, Mama Tarte's Yohei Hibara and Katsu Teruhana, Harisenbon's Haruka Minowa, Panther's Ryotaro Suga, Machiura Pink, and Shinkuu Jeshika's Shigeyuki Kawakita and Gaku. Together, they will generate hilarious settings through an exciting lineup of ogiri challenges.

The show is hosted by Jun Idota of Speed Wagon, accompanied by manga experts Hibiki Takemura, Pyokotan, and Reiji Yamada as advisors who add depth to the discussions.

Episode Highlights

The twelfth season consists of four episodes, each with a unique theme:

• - Episode 45 (December 4th)

Topics:
1. What rule applies to couples at the Private Peach Academy?
2. A surprising trigger for AI rebellion a century from now!
3. What shocking lie impacted a protagonist who can read minds?
Mini-Corner: Let's create personification comics!
Cast: MC: Jun Idota
Panelists: Minamikawa, Tomoda Ore, Shinkuu Jeshika Gaku, Shinkuu Jeshika Shigeyuki
Advisors: Hibiki Takemura

• - Episode 46 (December 11th)

Topics:
1. The toughest job assigned to a fixer in the dark underworld?
2. A genius boy devises an incredibly innovative pair of glasses. What features do they have?
3. How did a protagonist with amnesia regain their memories?
Mini-Corner: Let’s make character resumes!
Cast: MC: Jun Idota
Panelists: Machiura Pink, Harisenbon Haruka Minowa, Shinkuu Jeshika Gaku, Shinkuu Jeshika Shigeyuki
Advisors: Pyokotan

• - Episode 47 (December 18th)

Topics:
1. What can a protagonist do to extend their lifespan?
2. What secret does a butler serving the wealthiest family's daughter hold?
3. What astonishing method does a new teacher use to reform a class of delinquents?
Mini-Corner: “Create a light novel-like title with four people!”
Cast: MC: Jun Idota
Panelists: Mama Tarte Yohei Hibara, Mama Tarte Katsu Teruhana, Niboshi Iwashi Kasetsu Iwashi, Panther Ryotaro Suga
Advisors: Reiji Yamada

• - Episode 48 (December 25th)

Topics:
1. What spell does a wizard who collects them cherish the most?
2. Why suddenly does a protagonist who has never had a partner start attracting attention?
3. Why must villagers never go outside at night?
Mini-Corner: Let's complete the second panel!
Cast: MC: Jun Idota
Panelists: Tontukatan Shintaro Morimoto, Yes! Akito, Toros Salmon Kazunobu Kubota, Slim Club Ken Maeda
Advisors: Reiji Yamada

Participate in the Manga Project!

The 'Setting San' project also includes a call for manga submissions inspired by the show's comedic settings. Participating creators can submit their works through the manga app 'comipo' and the website 'DLsite comipo.' An impressive total of 1 million yen in prize money is up for grabs in each episode, with the overall winner receiving a chance to debut in 'comipo comics' and a cash prize of 500,000 yen. This is an amazing opportunity for aspiring creators!

Submission Details

The project is open to everyone, regardless of experience. The guidelines, prizes, and application deadline are available on the official site. All submissions must adhere to the company's standards.

Prizes:

• - Grand Prize (max 1 winner): 500,000 yen, serialization rights in 'comipo comics,' and a CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX subscription.
• - Special Prize (max 2 winners): 200,000 yen each.
• - Encouragement Prize (max 5 winners): 20,000 yen each.
• - Eligibility: Open to all ages and genders, with parental consent required for minors.
• - Application Method: Web submission only. Official Site
• - Deadline: February 25, 2026, by 23:59.

To explore previous submissions and more info about 'Setting San,' visit here.

Join us in this unique blend of comedy and creativity and uncover the next great manga storytellers with 'Setting San'!

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