Hayashiya Shōzō IX

Biography

Hayashiya Shōzō IX, born Yasutaka Ebina in 1962, is a Japanese rakugoka, tarento, and voice actor known for his roles as Taizo Kanai in the "What a Wonderful Family!" series. He also lends his voice to characters such as Kurazo Kanai in "Tokyo Family" and has appeared in films like "The Lone Ume Tree." A professor of humanities at Josai International University, Ebina's diverse career spans multiple fields.