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What is Brotaku? Stand-up comedy meets competitive gaming. Live commentary + roasting from comedians seen on Netflix, Comedy Central, and more. Casuals and spectators welcome.
The players take the game seriously. We don't.
Next Event 10/25/26 - 5 PM @ Tokyo Comedy Bar in Tokyo, Japan
Mario Kart World in Tokyo
- 10,000¥ Prize!
Join us at Tokyo Comedy Bar on SUNDAY, October 25th for an event packed with anime, live comedy, and chaotic Mario Kart tournament action!NAMES WILL BE PULLED FROM A HAT TO COMPETE IN THE GAME TOURNAMENT🎤 5:00 PM: MAIN EVENT: Brotaku Presents: Mario Kart World in Tokyo
Next Event 10/29/26 - 8 PM @ Eastville Comedy Club, Brooklyn
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero!
$200+ in DBZ Collectibles Prize!
Join us as the cartel stops all activity to stream our Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Tournament. But you'll be there in person.NAMES WILL BE PULLED FROM A HAT TO COMPETE. First come, first served.Come dressed as your favorite DBZ character and get in for free.
Every ticket gets you some karls(Dragon)balls takoyaki.
mmm balls.
11/11/26 - 7PM @ OS NYC
Super Smash Bros Melee - $500 Prize!
(New York Comedy Festival)
11/14/26 - 8PM @ Eastville Comedy Club: Street Fighter 6 - $500 Prize!
(New York Comedy Festival)
For those that miss couch-gaming trash-talk with friends. Brotaku is the first ever live gaming tournament comedy show, combining esports competition, stand-up, and roasting.- Featured on New Yorkers
- Featured at Supernova
- Partnered with OS NYC
- Selected for the 2026 New York Comedy Festival
- Coming to your city in 2027
★★★★★"I laughed harder than I have in years."★★★★★"My girlfriend wanted to leave.
Now she's asking when the next one is."★★★★★"This is what esports should have always been."
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Christos Hosts New York City Comedians Discussing Nerd Culture: Anime, Video Games, Movies, Comics, and Music.
We post all our past tournaments in full on this youtube account too!
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Meet the Team Behind Brotaku
Christos
Robert Hernandez
Buns Usagi
Kyle Lewis
Richie Mascalino
Joshua Teixeira
Floyd Kesten
Derick Rodas
Stephon Bishop
Alex Libutti
Past Judges & Comedian Acts
Alex Babbitt
Doc Jud
Tomas Leibel
Koustics
Austin Nasso
Vishnu Vaka
Dan Yang
Asad Benbow
Jeff Scheen
Jack Norris
Allan Fuks
Mike Drucker
Soo Ra
Oluwa Feranmi
Leena Beermann
Dave Chappellroane