Masatoshi Hamada - Chicken Rice 「チキンライス」 (English subs)

[yuiop97]

How come matsumoto parents Sometimes come on the show and not hamadas? What happened to his family?

[0101junsu]

感動的・・・(´Д⊂

[8062533]

日本語だからこそ表現できる世界観だと思う。

[0419clover]

浜ちゃんの声優しい；；

[TrippyL01]

Why did they video tape matsumoto tho,LMAO.

[samipso]

@TrippyL01 This song is about Matsumoto! Hamada sung this for his closest friend. Hamada and Matsumoto go waaaay back.

[OnishiSachi]

he actually sings good O_O <3

[Soundwavesolo]

I am at a loss for words... I have recently discovered Gaki no Tsukai and I am hooked. This though, this made med right out cry. This gave me a very much deeper view of both Matsumoto and Hamada. I wish their shows would air in Sweden but it is, sadly, a futile wish. Keep up the incredible work Downtown and Co!

[witthaya100]

@Soundwavesolo banzai for hamada and matsumoto :-)

[porunarehu9]

もうお金持ちになっておいしい物をたくさん食べれるのに、味覚が­私達と似ている所がいいよね。ガキ使でも美味しいものの話になっ­て高級料理をリスペクトしていないし。

[witthaya100]

i love hama-chan:-)

[KiriouSs]

did someone else here type in chicken and rice and found this ?XD

[blackcats160616]

ダウンタウン大嫌いなんだけど、絶対いいと思わないだろうと思っ­て聞いたけど不覚にも泣いたｗ

[AthrunApl]

for a sadist, he has a really good voice

[ChocoboXii00]

@AthrunApl well accodring to wikipedia, he's also known to be a very respectable family man, devoted to his family :)

[sheikhimworkz]

When you think of Matsumoto the 1st thing that comes in my mind is Matsumoto outo!!

[KyuubiMinato]

@sheikhimworkz ~duh duuuuuuh~ 松本 OUT! "Eeeeeeeh! Mooooo!"

But now the 2nd thing that comes to my mind is also chicken rice XD

[sheikhimworkz]

@KyuubiMinato Lol yea in fact after watching it the other day i had chicken rice for dinner.. can't wait for batsu game 2011.. Happy new year to all.

[KyuubiMinato]

@sheikhimworkz Indeed. The year's batsu probably was amazing as always, can't wait to see it lol

Happy new year

[ChocoboXii00]

@sheikhimworkz i think it's out already. Partially subbed.

[AkikosSpecialJam]

Kyou wa kurisumasu.....officially. :D Merry Christmas everyone, and a special one to the Gaki cast!

[peaceandroll]

メリークリスマス♪

[guyoutput]

Matsumoto san always chillin like the pimp that he is :D

[KevinKishimoto]

We should look up to Matsumoto not just for being a great comedian, but also a great son to his parents.

[iceshadow300]

驚くべき...

[cicychan]

今日はクリスマス。。。。

[yokonagare]

今年もこの歌の時期が近づいてきたね

[asianfreedom]

この曲だめだ・・・・泣けてくる・・・・。

[bearnoverdrive]

who new Hamada san could sing so well let alone Matsumoto san could write something touching I really enjoy there comedy it is always a big hit with some of us in the states.

[Nyantan1827]

やっぱり今の子供達が親孝行ってやってるかな？ ウチは結構貧乏だったんで、この歌聞くと、亡くなった父親思い出­して泣く。やっぱり笑で満たすしかなった。

[veuvecliquot]

i'm glad baby jesus was born and then santa came so they could bring chicken rice to japanese people. amen god bress

[Proletariat12]

@veuvecliquot satire I assume?

[veuvecliquot]

@Proletariat12 oui

[weirdheriawan]

btw, Are there any Chicken rice specialized restaurant in Japan that using this song for their ad?

If There is, I wouldn't be able to resist... :p

[witthaya100]

I am a filipino and ask a fellow filipino to rate hamada's sex appeal. his score=10. awesome! Alas! you're taken :''-(

[weirdheriawan]

I'm not poor...

But I found chicken rice taste better than turkey... ;)

[witthaya100]

omg, hamada-chan, u r damn sexy!

[GjoeKulenKampf]

Matsumoto In The Blues

[psyshogo0817]

Matsumoto wrote this song but he said before that Hamada was even poorer than anybody during his childhood which i think is why matsumoto let him sing knowing he deserves this song

[BLeSSeDoGkUSH420]

@psyshogo0817 it was matsumoto's brother who wrote the song

[onlooker0101]

What a beautiful song and Hamada san has a great voice.

[mils2211]

Matsumoto has expressed his feelings about growing up in a poor household in a poem titled Chicken Rice which Hamada turned into a song in 2004. In his poem, he wrote how laughter was the only way to get through those times. He credits his poverty for giving him a good imagination and sense of play, as it forced him to invent his own games to entertain himself. -Wiki

[chrissn]

Ooooh I just that feeling of giving Hamada a hug!!! :D

[AhmedHazuki]

mmmmmm.....chicken lice :)

[KatashiyoW]

Ahhhhhh......almost cry....get sensitive....a good song

[tubbykids00]

Great poem about matsumoto and his hardships. that poem certainly had emotional meanings in it.

[pinkdagger]

Matsumoto jokes about having a fairly impoverished childhood, but this is just such a sweet and well written song/poem. I really don't think children these days would understand.

This is an amazingly touching collaboration.

[angelisoncrack]

Beautiful. The lyrics are beautiful.  The music is beautiful. The singing is beautiful. DOWNTOWN IS BEAUTIFUL. (You too, Makihara-san!)

[shirlz8]

Makes me happy :)

[sawakadin]

no kids won't hate your comedy because i'm a fan of yours since i was 17 years old. and now im 21 thanks for the joy and laughter DOWNTOWN. i wish hamada-san will quit smoking just like matsumoto-san so he can make his health more healthier. I LOVE DOWNTOWN!! :D

[alvinpng123]

kinda touching....

[mnabil1989]

who in the world is ------ enough to dislike that touching song?

[mysticwryter]

I love this song! IT's so simple and yet true at the same time; great job Hamada. Bonzai!!

[danielpanggabean]

long live DOWNTOWN..

[lowteen]

touching stuff...

[onedayautumn]

wow :O hamada san's voice is actually really nice :) its quite soothing actually, even though his a sadist :P

[Arcyntha]

this just cuts right through yer heart. I love these guys. they've managed to stay true to themselves despite all the success.

[vbmusicshuffle]

@pinoy2105 this is a poem Matsumoto wrote about his poor childhood. He ordered chicken rice because it was inexpensive, as to not burden his parents. Now he's older and has tons of money to buy any food he wants but he's content with just chicken rice. Hope that helps a bit!

[funknstuff169]

@vbmusicshuffle Wasnt it matsumotos brother?

[HotaruGackt]

hamada is an amazing singer!

thank you for this great video

[dream0504]

I cant stop listening to this song. <3

great respect to those people

[shin1ngfir3]

If there were anyone who I would never want to stop doing their thing, it would be Hamada and Matsumoto. I really, truly love these two. They make me laugh whenever I'm crying and make me cry whenever I see their strong relationship and their lives from poverty to success. These two are incredible in so many ways. They've changed so much and done so much. I admire them greatly.

[deathrider24]

Wish everyone was as nice as matsumoto and hamada,or at least get along as well as they do.

[MrSoulOfLucky7]

Anyone has the song ? i know i can convert from the video. but i want cd quality audio .

[retsudan1986]

名曲ですね。

[Spike1092]

Downtown <3

[darkskyBAO]

ahhhw, and you think Downtown is all about non stop comedy. I'm surprised to see they have a soft spot too hehe

[6stringsmonk]

this world needs more songs like this

[nijitama12345678]

作詞の松本さん、作曲の槇原さん、歌い手の浜田さん。

みんなそれぞれが優しくて、あったかい曲ですよね。

昔、子供たちはみんなこういう気持ちでした。

昔を思い出して涙が出てしまいました。

今の子供たちも、父や母への感謝を忘れないで欲しいです。

この曲をもっと世界中のたくさんの人に聴いて欲しいですね。

本当に素敵な歌だと思います。

[175ko]

日本に生まれてよかった

[omegakiller31]

4 satan lover watch this video or 4 rich idiots watch this by mistake

[dream0504]

Amazing Song and Amazing story, you don't see people embracing their past these days. people shd always remember where they came from.

I am amazed at Matsumoto-san's lyrics and Hamad-san's voice.

[ilvitachi001]

if i didnt see this i would have never known that hamada sings

[GodModNinja]

Why didn't I click this link earlier T+T its so amazing...

[yoshiyama0208]

「チキンライス’’で’’良いや」と「チキンライス’’が’’良­いや」

の違いは英語で伝わるのか？

[kankanlovers3]

until now i only think hamada talent is kicking tanaka in the face until he cried....but this proves me wrong...

[dfc5359]

this is beautiful...my favorite christmas song i listen to every year because i grew up in his hometown too and i wa poor

[pladidus]

Didn't Hamada and Mastumoto know each other since they were kids? On "Absolutely Tasty Mixed Rice", Hamada did tell the audience how he often see Matsumoto eat a specific brand of instant noodle since they were kids..

[ilvitachi001]

@pladidus yeah they grew up together if im right i think they new each other since elementary

[YelloWhiteFlowers]

the wiki says that they arent that close, but i just dont believe it!

[jackytreehornn77]

@YelloWhiteFlowers they're close, but it's just a very professional relationship; they have incredible respect for each other. hamada said if downtown ever split up, he'd never do comedy again because he can't imagine partnering with anyone besides matsumoto. matsumoto said basically the same thing as well.

[deathrider24]

@YelloWhiteFlowers never believe any wiki's on personal feelings.wikis are only good for gaming/general knowledge.Unless matsumoto or hamada themselves put it up,don't believe it.

[wolfyakarin]

@YelloWhiteFlowers Watch "What if Hamada died tomorrow?" - You might say it's from their "young ages", but I really think it says a lot and that they are still like that. I'd like to see the expressions and tone of voice they had when they said things that made them appear not that close, personally, I think they were joking or that it's an act, like somebody said. You can clearly notice when a crew has chemistry and this two... I can tell how much they respect and enjoy each others company.

[kutchero]

Remembering The Past........

[Syazwannendo]

it sounded like a sad song :( hahaha

[Chyix2]

I had no idea Hamada's voice could sound so nice. Matsumoto and Hamada, maan they sure are talented.

[Corrugo]

Such a touching song and damn if Hamada can't sing well ^.^

[Ugleskjegg]

is there any clip of Matsumoto listening to this for the first time? :P would love to watch his reaction!

[Made0fStone]

Hamada san and matsumoto deserve eternal life! :P

[ymk19]

@Made0fStone and don't forget noriyuki makihara...

[sidsicsix]

@Made0fStone And gaki no tsukai Fans too ^^

[Katsuchiyo360]

agree, but i also think Tanaka, Yamazaki, Endo, Heipo and Suga San deserves Eternal life too:)

[Izumi33]

Hamada :') <3

[BlackhawksRBallin]

Man are they good at everything?

[Ekkaveeable]

where can i download this song from

[Ekkaveeable]

really the lyrics are written by Matsumoto ohhh

[basenjilover]

hes got such a good voice i never relized it:) go hamada ur so sweet when ur not in char:)

[Supersonic]

he is SUCH a different person when he is not going around hitting and kicking every1 he sees lol :P

[cri7ica1]

Isen't this Yamasaki produce?

[whitefang94]

I wonder how Matsumoto reacted when he heard this song, since it's his poem. I think he would really be touched by it.

[poetnk]

For those saying they're not that close.. I think it's all an act. If they were to retire, I believe that they would very quickly learn how much they miss each other and how much they need each other. It's one thing to TELL people (especially publicly) that you don't have feelings for the other, and another to MEAN it. A song like this shows that there may be more to the story than they're letting on.

[Uwing]

If you want to see Hamada Masatoshi singing, you can check his group called "H jungle with t "

I saw them on TV in 90's a lot. Tetsuya Komuro (he is the "t" of "H jungle with t ") composed all the songs. He once said that Hamada had a high pitch voice which was one of the selling points in singers, so that the group was formed.

[AshiteratsuAka]

i have this video subtitled in portuguese on my channel :D

[hookfist]

the music and lyrics are so simple ... but really touches our hearts especially on Christmas..

Merry Christmas!!

[dominickkk5]

The fact that Hamada is singing this makes it so much more personal. Beautiful.

[maimoimei]

ダウンタウンの尼崎の、ある意味日本人の心意気の唄だね～。

親に気を使うっていう子供心、きっと今の子にもあるさ。たぶんね­。

じゃなきゃいい歌って思わないだろうから。

[Kawaiihuh]

Im vegan but i love this song a lot... We need more christmas songs like this

[odallard]

I used to think of Hamada as an abusive prick when I saw him in Gaki no Tsukai, but this video showed me he's really a simple, modest, content man. Also, the lyrics have shown me a deeper side of Matsumoto, thanks for posting =)

[DudeJericho]

Really moving, brilliant :)

[JukemDrawles89]

I dedicate this song to my mother and sister

[MystikKnight]

4 ppl don't like chicken rice

[AkikosSpecialJam]

@MystikKnight I don't like chicken rice, but this song kicks so much ass. D:

[fofo01022]

hamada masatoshi always the best

[yd4444]

松本、いい詞かくなぁ。

[Shonbi]

See that? Living in a poor family isn't so bad. ¦D

[derobmai]

好き~ TT TT

[HanifShadowstryke]

I wonder if they know their comedy is enjoyed all over the world and across generations as well. These guys really are humble.

[HanifShadowstryke]

This just made me respect these brilliant people a lot more. Never though Hamada would sing, but this is a wonderful song.

[fofo01022]

long life hamada masatoshi

[oOoOloli]

awww this is so swwweeeet! i actually cried and smiled at the same time thru out the entire song....so touched T_T

melody is so beautiful and lyrics so powerful!!!

and Thx for the translation =) LOVE IT!

[overbosb2]

gaki no tsukai!!!!!!!

[wowapo]

the music itself is not that great, but man those lyrics sound so powerful

[fofo01022]

yes hamada have a nice voice

[blakesquakers]

Great song!

Reading around about the Downtown Duo, it's said that, although they appear best pals on show, out of work they feel it's too awkward to go near eachother. They don't even have eachothers phone numbers. This really confused and saddened me..

[schemea]

@blakesquakers you should read hamada's book (if you can.) Their relationship is more complicated than a mere friendship since childhood or partner as comedic duo. At one point they stayed together at work and then on personal time as well, but they decided they had to separate the two to really work together. They still deeply respect each other, but now they just feel too awkward or shy to be with one another alone. Don't worry tho, they don't hate each other.

[TheHeavenDark]

Hamada san and the others thanks for this song I will hear it in my handphone and hear it outside and on Chirstmas I am still wondering did the three of them created this song....

[tanyaoxin1000]

I'm 12, born on 1998. I enjoy your comedy, Matsumoto..

[ryoji4330]

日本人としては普通のことなはずなのに、

それを1つの曲として完成させて皆を感動させるマッキーは凄いで­す。

[ymk19]

Noriyuki and Hamada are better singers then Justin Bieber,Lady Gaga,Akon and more singers that being shown on T.V right now!!!

[bullets00]

first reaction: awwww

second reaction: rofl hamada san XDDD

third reaction: lolol what's with lonely matsumoto san

[neutrino006]

I'm thinking seriously to do a re-make using the two of my favourite vocaloids: Megurine Luka and Hatsune Miku ^_^ All I hope I'm not gonna spoil the song and the message inside of it.... But it will be a challenge to do it and... who knows? maybe a good to listen to it too -_^

[Deiidaraa]

wow, Hamada has a nice voice!

[serenityct62]

wow i didnt expect him to sound so good!

[KevinKishimoto]

OMG! The saddist can SING? hahahaha wow good voice he has.

[pinoypride800]

@KevinKishimoto not saddist but super saddist

[KevinKishimoto]

@pinoypride800 yap

[h066ka]

Song of Christmas for the people and family love＾＾

[mareha]

I especially love the message of the song. I love the song as a whole as well!! I'm regretting I only heard this just now.

[perfectglamsassy]

Although they are not that close, they still have great respect for each other. Hamada has said that if they ever parted ways, he would never do comedy again as there is no one else he would like to make his partner and Matsumoto has expressed similar views. Tanaka reports seeing Matsumoto become visibly concerned whenever Hamada is sick and unable to come to work.

[r1yuzaki]

verry nice one masatoshi-san, hamada-san and makihara-san.

[boy433]

That day, I was riding on fixed gear and saw chicken rice stall on the street that it remind me of hamada and matsumoto's bond .

[boy433]

I got great feeling for that. So peace. Lucky they got bond and guess they were in destiny.

[Hilldaya]

before i watched this, i was all like 'can this song realy make anyone cry?' but in the end, i had to agree with neutrino006. it melted my heart to tears. :)

[toferchris05]

iLoveHamada'sVoice :)

[Lanyschen1992]

aww.. hamada can sing oO

[otherlifes]

I just had to add another comment :) This song is too great for just one.

Hamada Masatoshi and Matsumoto hitoshi are the greatest artists in the world. Not only do they have a great comedy duo which is the funniest thing in the world, but they can sing and write magic. A christmas song about chicken rice, that has very serious lyrics and meaning. :) I love these guys

[ymk19]

@otherlifes You forgot Noriyuki Makihara.

[ymk19]

Christmas+Japan+Good Singers =Respect!!!

[gold3yellow3]

本当にいい歌ですよね~

英語にするとやっぱりちょっぴり歌詞の感じが違ってくるのが悔し­い。

[renfu0409]

where can i download this song?

[ryujisan]

i have an mp3 of this song at last!!!! it makes me cry................ this song tells us to be contented with what we have..

[UdAMnLaMeBoO]

where did u get it from? i tried but i cant find it anywhere HELP

[ryujisan]

this song is from a Japanese christmas album featuring BoA, and other famous Japanese pop artists,.. I downloaded the whole album from torrent only to get this song lol...

[WastedWilly]

What I find strange is that, from what I read, Hamada/Matsumoto (who were childhood friends) claim to not have that bond anymore. Going so far as saying they don't even have each other's cell phones. Matsumoto even stated he hadn't seen Hamada's children except for one time. Very odd considering the on-screen bond they seem to have. Either great actors, or hiding the more 'sensitive' side of themselves from the public. Either way, great, heartfelt song.

[soursimon]

It seems strange to most people, but if you've ever worked with someone for a long time on a project that's really close to both your hearts, you start to realize you have to keep your distance so that the business relationship doesn't suffer. At the same time, I think there's an element of forgetting how much two people can have beyond that business relationship too.

[EXetoC]

Are there sources newer than the ones from 1999? If not then i wonder if it is the same now.

[sooperfukker]

well, they're very very different, hamada is quite a blunt fellow, matsumoto is a sensitive character. still they share lots of memories from their childhood and from their coming up in society.

i think they have a "bond", more than a simple friendship.

[otherlifes]

@sooperfukker cant judge hamada, he was always there for matsu and matsu was always there for hamada when they were kids.

However right now, it is said by them that once they retire they dont think they'd remain friends. They see themselves as co workers now. And they see each other every day for work so they never really go over each others house for dinner or out places unless work related. They don't even have each others phone numbers.

but i do think they have a great bond.

[farahacs1]

is chicken rice represents the poors meal in japan?

[ChainerMech]

nope, chicken rice is like affordable, unlike a much expensive turkey

[ymk19]

GOOD SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[szenga81]

This is the most serious song that I have heard. When I first heard it about one year ago, I cried. Tomorrow is christmas, soI would like to listen one more time

[CrimsonSnow]

<333

そばらしい　はまだくん

[fraddel7adt]

WOW... hamada can sing!!! so nice...

well this song really melt me down...

wat a nice song... thanks hamada for singing this song.... ur voice really nice...

[evilpunksters]

This song is really touching..Its real and Hamada sang it so well. I love it.

[objectionless]

Wow. Considering they are celebrities, you never would have guessed they had a poor childhood. You learn something new everyday.

This song moved me. My respect goes to all the people who made it happen. Really makes me want to appreciate the holidays with my peers now. :>