Kyosuke Yabe

Kyosuke Yabe (やべきょうすけ) is a Japanese actor born on November 12, 1973, in Osaka, Japan. Over a career spanning multiple decades, he has appeared in numerous Japanese films and television drama series, building a reputation for versatile supporting performances.

Profile

• Name: Kyosuke Yabe
• Japanese: やべきょうすけ
• Birthdate: November 12, 1973
• Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
• Height: 163 cm

Career and Selected Filmography

Kyosuke Yabe began his film career during the 1990s, gaining early recognition for his work in Takeshi Kitano's acclaimed drama Kids Return (1996) and The Way to Fight (1996). Throughout his career, he has collaborated with notable directors and appeared in high-profile franchises.

Some of his most recognizable film appearances include:

• Kids Return (1996)
• Dead or Alive (1999)
• Crows Zero (2007) as Ken Katagiri
• Crows Zero 2 (2009) as Ken Katagiri
• Yamikin Ushijima-kun (2012) and its subsequent sequels and series adaptations as Ezaki
• Crows Explode (2014) as Ken Katagiri
• Let's Go Karaoke! (2024) as Karata
• The Honest Realtor (2026)

In addition to feature films, Yabe has maintained a steady presence in Japanese television dramas, appearing in productions such as Rookies (2008), Jiu - Special Investigation Team (2011), Long Goodbye (2014), and the historical NHK taiga drama Awaiting Kirin (2020).