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This study analyzes the transcription methods used in “comment follow telop” in Japanese variety shows, focusing on how participants’ speech is converted into text. The objective is to identify the unique features of these captions by comparing them with findings from studies on other television genres. Omissions: Common features are the frequent omission of first-person pronouns, a high rate of “ending a sentence with a noun”, and the removal of phrases like “tte” or “tte itte”. Modifications: Over half of all modifications involve “shift to plain form”. Additionally, variety shows exhibit a tendency to leave conversational language mostly unaltered when transcribing it into text. Additions: Compared to other genres, there are more additions of phrases but fewer additions of new information. The overall proportion of additions is low, indicating that variety shows prioritize entertainment over informational accuracy. Lastly, the study explores the use of casual speech in variety shows. It finds that “ending a sentence with a noun” emphasizes keywords to elicit humor, while “shift to plain form” reflects the producers’ intention to create a humorous atmosphere or establish the scene’s mood