manzai performer; manzai comedian
Refers to a professional performer of manzai, a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy style typically done by a duo.
See also: 漫才
He had been aiming to become a manzai performer since he was young.
That manzai duo has great chemistry.
A rakugo storyteller performs solo narrative comedy, unlike the duo-based manzai.
Compound of 漫才 (manzai, a traditional comedic performance) and 師 (し, master or specialist).