is a Japanese

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duo ''( kombi)'' consisting of

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(ウド鈴木) and

Hiroyuki Amano is a Japanese comedian, actor, voice actor, television presenter, film director and film critic. He is nicknamed . He performs ''Manzai#Boke and tsukkomi, tsukkomi'' and make stories in the comedy duo Kyaeen. His partner is Udo Suzuki. Amano is ...

(天野ひろゆき). They are employed by

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, a talent agency based in

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. Their ''kombi'' name was inspired by the happy squeals of female characters in ''

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''. Amano thought of the idea, and Udo added the

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which is used as an extension of a syllable in Asian cultures.

Members

(ウド鈴木) Born January 19, 1970 in

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. Plays the '' boke''. Known for his large frame, blonde crewcut hair, and gentle demeanor. * Amano Hiroyuki (天野ひろゆき) Born March 24, 1970 in

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. Plays the ''

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'' and writes all their material. A good chef, he has held his own cooking segments on various television shows. Although he uses

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, he wears thick

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frames to add to his character.

Hosted shows

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'' (リンカーン) ( TBS) *''Katori Shingo no Tokujyō! Tensai Shingo'' (香取慎吾の特上!天声慎吾) (

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) *''Ima-ama'' (いまあま) (

) *''Suzuki'' (すずき) (

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External links

Kyaeen's profile on the official Asaikikaku homepage
{{Authority control Japanese comedy duos Performing groups established in 1991