Kentarou Kobayashi

Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Kentarou Kobayashi is one of those rare creative types who's worked across basically every medium—acting, comedy, writing screenplays, producing, manga, and animation direction. He's a jack-of-all-trades in Japanese entertainment, best known for bouncing between comedic acting roles and behind-the-scenes creative work. Over his career, he's built a reputation for versatility, though he tends to stay somewhat under the radar compared to bigger names in the industry.