Naomi Watanabe (渡辺直美)

She rose to prominence in Japan in 2007 and became known for sketch comedy and original characters. In 2024, she made her English-language stand-up debut with "Stand Up with Naomi Watanabe" at the Gramercy Theatre.

She completed an English-language stand-up tour of North America in 2026. She was included on the BBC 100 Women list in December 2024.