The comedy duo Batteries,known for thier runner-up finish in the M-1 Grand Prix 2024,recently made their first appearance on the popular Nippon Television Network show,”Wandering.” However, the appearance of Ace, the comedian responsible for the duo’s jokes, has sparked criticism from some viewers.

Rapid Rise to Fame

Batteries experienced a surge in popularity after their notable showing in the M-1 Grand prix. This success led to opportunities in Tokyo and commercials for major brands like Nissin’s cup Noodles and Suntory’s All Free.

Ace’s Unique Persona

Ace’s distinctive hairstyle and personality have contributed to his popularity. During the “Gurunai” broadcast on May 29th, surprising facts about ace were revealed, including his past misconceptions, such as believing Mt. Fuji was in Toyama and that identical twins were American dogs.

Interactions with Akashiya sanma

ace also shared anecdotes about his interactions with the respected comedian Akashiya Sanma. He recounted an incident after moving to Tokyo: After moving to tokyo, he was given a bicycle with thick tires, but he couldn’t enter the tire stopper rail at the bicycle parking lot and missed the Shinkansen.

‘Gurunai’ Performance and Backlash

While Batteries’ performance on “Gurunai’s” Gochi Battle resulted in a second-place finish, Ace’s eating habits during the show drew negative attention on social media platform X.

• One viewer commented: I’m watching the Battery’s Ace, which appears on Gurunai, is so gross that I’m worried about it and I want them to eat it beautifully.
• Another wrote: Batteries Ace? The way I eat is dirty.
• A third added: Ace eating method is so dirty that it’s impossible.

The “Problem Scene”

According to an entertainment professional, the problem scene involved Ace eating seafood yakisoba. Instead of lifting the noodles, he reportedly turned his face down and slurped while bringing it close to the plate, making what is called a “dog eating.” Additionally, Ace’s bite was so big that he spoke to the limit that he could sometimes see inside his mouth.

If it sells as an inevitable result, there will be more opportunities to do food reviews, so we may need to take the feedback from viewers and reconsider it.

Entertainment Professional

Other Observations

Another entertainment journalist noted that Ace turned his back to the camera while playing a game,suggesting he might be unaccustomed to television. That’s true, as if he were a natural Ace, I guess he’s not used to it, but he’s probably not used to television. Turning his back to the game itself can be a kind of joke, so even now it may be useful as a “talk.”

Comparison to Other Incidents

The article draws a parallel to Kinoshita Tomohiro, also known as Tei-I Kinoshita, who faced criticism for a dirty eating style during the “strongest Eater King Tournament 2025.” The piece emphasizes that even competitive eating events require a clean eating style.

Looking Ahead

The article concludes by suggesting that batteries should address these mannerisms to broaden their appeal in the variety industry. The hope is that they will take care of this and aim to become an “ace” in the variety industry.