Kyosuke Yabe

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Characters played by Kyosuke Yabe

Ken Katagiri — Crows Zero (2007)

A yakuza member who initially attacks Genji but is swiftly defeated and recruited into the GPS. He grows loyal to Genji, exposes an assassination plot by Boss Yazaki, and ultimately fakes his own execution to escape the criminal organization and start a new life.

Hitoshi Matsushima — Dead or Alive (1999)

Gang member who betrays Ryuuichi and steals the heist money.

Yuu Gi (You Yi) — Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny (2023)

Qin soldier, sacrifices himself to aid Shin's mission.

coffee shop owner — Gintama (2017)

Local establishment owner providing information and minor interactions

Ken Katagiri — High & Low The Worst X (2022)

Oya High affiliate with minor combat contributions.

Hanayama — Kids Return (1996)

Named minor character, likely a peer or associate in early scenes.

Tsukazaki — Ushijima the Loan Shark Part 2 (2014)

Office worker caught in financial trouble, interacts with Ushijima's agency.

Ezaki — Ushijima the Loan Shark Part 3 (2016)

Associate or debtor appearing in later films with specific financial conflicts.

Katsuyuki — High School Wars: Drift or Die! (2010)

Member of Toshi's gang, participates in street racing and gang rivalries at Rofu High.

Career Overview

Kyosuke Yabe has 86 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work spans 17 cinematic universes — most prominently Ushijima the Loan Shark Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Crows Zero, Union Bosozoku Japan-Korea Union, The Legend of the Strongest Mahjong Player: The Flame of the Great Three Dragons. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
86
Birth Date
1973-11-12
Birth Place
Osaka, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 17 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11280437), public domain (CC0).