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Kaoru Kobayashi is a Japanese actor born in Kyōto on September 4, 1951. Active in film, Kobayashi has contributed to projects across different roles, including voice work and live-action performances. In 2023, they voiced the Noble Pelican in The Boy and the Heron and portrayed Tokugawa Ieyasu in Kubi. Their filmography also includes live-action roles such as Inose in The Funeral, released in 1984.
Kobayashi has appeared in upcoming productions like Sham and Love Begins in the World of If, both scheduled for release in 2025, where they take on the role of Gaku Ibushi in the latter. The actor’s work spans multiple decades, with credits in both classic and contemporary films. Their performances demonstrate versatility in voice and screen acting within the Japanese film industry.
