is a Japanese comedian, television presenter, actor, and author. He performs ''tsukkomi'' in the comedy duo

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. His partner is

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. He is represented with

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Filmography

This list only features Wakabayashi himself, for appearances with his partner, see

Variety

Current appearances Former appearances

Dubbing

Radio

Solo live performances

TV dramas

Films

Stage

DVD, Blu-ray

Bibliography

Magazine serializations

Books

Discography

Awards

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wakabayashi, Masayasu Japanese comedians Japanese television presenters Toyo University alumni Comedians from Tokyo Male actors from Tokyo 1978 births Living people People from Chūō, Tokyo