, better known by the stage name , is a Japanese comedian, TV personality, singer-songwriter, and essayist. Born in Tokorozawa, Saitama, he attended Takushoku University's Commercial Science class.
Works
Film
Shimoochiai Yakitori Movie (1979) - Eiji Yaguruma
Madadayo (1993) - Amaki
Ponyo (2008) - Fujimoto (voice)
Video games
Tokoro-san no Mamoru mo Semeru mo (, Epic Sony, Family Computer) Tokoro-san no Mah Mahjong! (1992, Arcade game, Sega, Sega System 24) Tokoro-san no Mah Mahjong 2: Tokoro's Cup (1994, Sega, Arcade game, Sega System 24) Tokoro's Mahjong (1994, Vic Tokai, Super Famicom) Tokoro's Mahjong Jr. (1994, Vic Tokai, Game Boy) Tokoro-san no Daifugou (2000, Konami, PlayStation) Tokoro-San no Setagaya Country Club (2000, Natsume, Game Boy Color) Jagainu-kun (2000, Victor, Game Boy Color - Composer)