__Full name:__ Shouzou Hayashiya IX (九代目 林家正蔵 Kudaime · Hayashiya Shōzō)
__Real name:__ Yasutaka Ebina (海老名泰孝)
__Formerly known as:__ Kobuhei Hayashiya (林家こぶ平)
Hayashiya Shouzou IX is a Japanese rakugoka, tarento and voice actor. He is an associate professor of humanities at Josai International University. He is the son of Hayashiya Sanpei I.
