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Hanato Kobako
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- He was born in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, in 1928. He graduated from Doshisha University. He was a key figure in the rise of kamigata comedy during the Showa period and the leading scriptwriter in the early days of television broadcasting. In the period of rapid economic growth in Japan, he authored many stories centered around Osaka merchants with an entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity, and he released a string of hits. He made his television debut with NHK’s Modern Yose (Modern Vaudeville Show) in 1956, followed by his scriptwriting debut with Yarikuri Apartment (1958–1960, Osaka TV). He solidified his reputation with the hit comedy series Banto-han to Decchi-don (Head Clerk and Apprentice, 1959-1961, MBS). His contributions to television history include a countless array of landmarks, such as Hosoude Hanjōki (1970–1971, Yomiuri TV) and Doterai Yatsu (An Extraordinary Fellow, 1973–1977, Kansai TV). His work extended beyond writing scripts for television and the stage; he was also a novelist and a stage director. Known for his incredible speed and productivity, he is said to have written 6,000 scripts for television, 500 scripts for stage, and 700 novels during his career. He died in October 1983 at the age of 56. His wife was the actress Yuriko Hoshi.
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