also: でおち
noun
getting laughs just by showing up; entrance gag
Refers to a comedic technique where the performer's mere appearance, costume, or entrance is the punchline, often used in variety shows and manzai. The humor comes from the visual or situational surprise rather than spoken content.
See also: 落ち
あの芸人の出オチはいつも最高だ。
That comedian's entrance gag is always the best.
そのキャラクターは出オチだけで人気が出た。
That character became popular just from the entrance gag.
落ち is the punchline or conclusion of a joke or story, while 出オチ specifically refers to the humor coming from the entrance or appearance itself.
Compound of 出 (de, 'appearing') and オチ (ochi, 'punchline'). The term likely originated in Japanese comedy circles to describe a gag where the punchline is delivered simply by the performer's entrance.