Hōsei Tsukitei

Who is Hōsei Tsukitei?

Hōsei Tsukitei, also known as Hōsei Yamasaki is a Japanese solo comedian and a member of Yoshimoto Kogyo’s extensive owarai lineup and Rakugo performer. He is best known for being one of the five members of Downtown Gaki no Tsukai’s regular cast. His role on the show is usually divided up between the suberi-kyara and the ijime-kyara. He plays the piano in his spare time, and his musical talent has been the focus of the Yamasaki Producer series wherein he composes pieces and has the other members perform them.

Outside of Gaki no Tsukai, he has released two books, a CD single of his signature "Yamazaki Ichi-ban!" song, and has appeared in several Yoshimoto Kogyo compilations and DVD releases.