Ever seen a live, interactive Japanese comedy show in NYC?? 🤪
At @batsulive , four comedians battle through absurd (yet impressive) challenges to avoid hilarious punishments in front of a live audience. And when we say punishments ….. we mean electric shocks, paintballs, drinking out of mop water, and complete chaos!
You can even get visited by the “Sake Ninja” for “free” sake shots. You just need their special headband (hachimaki) for the shots!! Once you purchase the headband, you can always bring it back on your next visit for more shots!
It’s one of the most fun, unique experiences in the city! Would you go on stage if they picked you? 👀
🐔BATSU! Show entry: $45 (+ more if you buy food/drinks)
🍶Hachimaki/headband: $20
📍67 1st Ave, New York, New York 10003
Thank you to the BATSU! team for inviting us back and making our abs sore from all the laughs!!
#thingstodonyc #nyccomedy #nyceats #datenightnyc #explorenyc
This Japanese-style comedy game show is one of Chicago’s best kept secrets! #ad 🎌
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@batsulive is hidden on the second floor of Kamehachi in Old Town. Many people have no idea it’s there since you have to go through the restaurant to find it!
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BATSU! is an improv comedy show where four comedy warriors compete in challenges to earn laughs or face outrageous punishments! It’s an amazing combination of incredibly-funny comedians and insane stunts.
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They have shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Their Thirsty Thursday shows are new as of this week and have discounted tickets and deals like:
🍾 1/2 price select sake bottles
🧃 $5 sake juice boxes
🍶 $5 hot sake carafes
🥟 $5 appetizers with any drink purchase
🍣 $95 sushi boat (serves 2-4)
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So while the comedy warriors are busy competing in challenges to avoid punishments, you get to sit back, relax and enjoy some delicious sushi and sake!
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The way they do tickets is great because it does not include food and drinks. You separately can order as much, or as little, as you want once you are there.
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Tickets come in two options, Standard or VIP. The VIP tickets get you the best seats, a hachimaki headband and multiple visits during the show from the Sake Ninja!
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✨ Vendor Spotlight: BATSU Live! ✨⚡ We're so excited to welcome @batsulive to our AAPI Heritage Month Night Market!
BATSU Live! brings the wildly popular Japanese comedy style of batsu game (罰ゲーム) to American audiences—where comedians compete in challenges with the losers facing punishments like electric shocks, paintballs, and a giant egg-smashing chicken 😂 It's jaw-dropping, hilarious, and completely unlike anything else in live comedy.
✨ They won't be shocking anyone at the market (probably), but they WILL be selling merch and their BATSU card game—so come rep the chaos and bring the fun home!
📅 Friday, May 1
🕛 5PM–9PM
👉 RSVP — link in bio!
Edinburgh Fringe we are BACK in 2026! 🔥
Tickets on sale now! Snag them while they’re up if you’re planning to see the best show of the summer. Ticket link in our bio!
Thanks to @underbellyedinburgh for bringing us back!
#edinburgh #fringe #comedy #edinburghfringe #batsu
Our very first ASL Interpreted BATSU! show is Wednesday March 18th! Can’t wait to have you there! BOGO link in bio 👀
Huge shoutout to @beluga4head for coming and being our first ASL interpreter!
#nycasl #nyc #asl #thingstodoinnyc #comedy
