The Benza

The Benza

The Benza

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The Benza

"Can two guys living in Japan fix their broken toilet seat and save the world?"

2019- 2022

2 Seasons

13 Episodes

7.3(3 votes)

Returning Series

Comedy

Overview

Chris and Kyle share a house in Tokyo, Japan. They lived in peace and happiness until the day their toilet seat broke. What happened? Where do you buy a toilet seat in Japan? How do you even say 'toilet seat' in Japanese? What exactly is a Final Benza and what does it have to do with the world ending? Join Chris and Kyle on their journey for answers in this hyper realistic comedic adventure.

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10 members

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Kyle Card

Kyle

Kyle Card

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Christopher McCombs

Chris

Christopher McCombs

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白いん子

Inko Sensei

白いん子

Acting

Janni Olsson

Alena

Janni Olsson

Acting

Lee Min Kuk

Lee

Lee Min Kuk

Acting

野口径

Noguchi

野口径

Acting

Masahito Kawahata

Tamura

Masahito Kawahata

Acting

池田嘩百哩

Kaori

池田嘩百哩

Acting

Hannah Grace

Stephanie

Hannah Grace

Acting

Alexander W. Hunter

David

Alexander W. Hunter

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