America Zarigani
Japanese comedy duo
America Zarigani (アメリカザリガニ) is a Japanese comedy duo formed in 1994 by Tetsuya Yanagihara (born September 1, 1972) and Yoshiyuki Hirai (born March 12, 1973).
They are a manzai group and perform in the Kansai dialect.
Origins
America Zarigani started out as a theatrical troupe but became a comedic duo composed of just Hirai and Yanagihara after the other members left.
Current members
Tetsuya Yanagihara
In addition to performing in America Zarigani, Yanagihara works as a voice actor. He has voice-acted in anime like My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered.
Yoshiyuki Hirai
Hirai attended Osaka Designer's College, with the intention to pursue a career in the video games industry, but started performing comedy after being recommended by a friend. In addition to performing in America Zarigani, Hirai has also written video games including Weapon Shop de Omasse, and the flash anime Aka-chan. He has also voice-acted in the anime Inzauma Eleven and Prince of Tennis.
Both are natives of Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, and are classmates in middle and high school.
Tetsuya Yanagihara (born September 1, 1972) (54)
Comedian responsible for the "tsukkomi" (straight man) role, positioned on the left when facing forward.
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