Hirotoshi Kobayashi
Biography
Hirotoshi Kobayashi, also written as 小林弘利, is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist born in Tokyo, Japan, on March 29, 1960. He is male and is primarily known for his work as a writer in film and television. According to the Movie Database, Kobayashi has accumulated sixty‑four credited writing assignments across various productions. His professional profile lists writing as his principal area of expertise, and he is recognized within the industry for this specialization. The database does not provide additional personal or award information beyond his birth details, gender, and the number of writing credits attributed to him.
Career overview
Hirotoshi Kobayashi, also credited in Japanese as 小林弘利, is a screenwriter and novelist from Tokyo, Japan. Born on March 29 1960, he has built a career that spans both cinematic and television productions, as reflected in his listings on The Movie Database (TMDB). The TMDB profile identifies him primarily for his writing contributions, and it records a total of sixty‑four known credits that encompass a range of film and TV projects. This volume of work indicates a sustained presence in the Japanese entertainment industry, with his scripts and narrative work forming the basis for numerous productions catalogued by the database.
Kobayashi’s professional identity is defined by his role as a writer, and his body of work is recognized under the stage name 小林弘利. While specific titles and dates of his projects are not detailed in the available source, the breadth of his credited output suggests experience across multiple genres and formats. As a male creator born and raised in Tokyo, his contributions continue to be documented within TMDB’s records, where his profile remains active and reflects his ongoing association with writing for both movies and television series.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- AOSHO! Voices in Bloom (2025) Adaptation
- Shimaneko (2024) Screenplay
- Sylvanian Families: The Movie (2023) Writer
- Ao sugiru, ao (2023) Screenplay
- Spy Meshi: Ikoku Gourmet Sennyu Ki (2022) Writer
- High-Speed Parahero Gand-D (2021) Writer
- The Land Beyond the Starry Sky (2021) Original Film Writer
- The Land Beyond the Starry Sky (2021) Writer
- Memories (2021) Screenplay
- Dear Moon (2021) Writer
- Detective Yuri Rintaro (2020) Screenplay
- Meg Lion (2020) Screenplay
- Ultraman Taiga (2019) Screenplay
- The Man Who Got Picked Up by a Stray Cat (2019) Writer
- After the Rain (2018) Key Animation
- Ultraman R/B (2018) Screenplay
- Enoshima Clown (2018) Screenplay
- Ultraman Orb (2016) Writer
- Ultraman Orb: The Origin Saga (2016) Screenplay
- Ultraman X The Movie: Here He Comes! Our Ultraman (2016) Screenplay
- Cherry Blossom Memories (2016) Screenplay
- Teacher and Stray Cat (2015) Adaptation
- Ultraman Ginga S (2014) Writer
- Danger Dolls (2014) Screenplay
- Kaiki Daisakusen: Mystery File (2013) Writer
- Enoshima Prism (2013) Writer
- Sacrifice Dilemma: Second Part (2013) Screenplay
- Sacrifice Dilemma (2013) Screenplay
- Y.O.U Yamabiko Ongaku Doukoukai (2013) Screenplay
- フジミ姫 あるゾンビ少女の災難 (2013) Screenplay
- Signal (2012) Writer
- Crossroads (2011) Screenplay
- Wasao (2011) Screenplay
- Pure Heart (2010) Screenplay
- Railways (2010) Screenplay
- Death Note: L Change the WorLd (2008) Screenplay
- Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death (2008) Screenplay
- School Days with a Pig (2008) Screenplay
- Negative Happy Chain Saw Edge (2008) Screenplay
- Tamami: The Baby's Curse (2008) Screenplay
- Shunkinshō (2008) Screenplay
- Public Security Police Investigator (2007) Writer
- Prisoner No. 07: Reina (2006) Screenplay
- Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black (2005) Screenplay
- Phoenix (2004) Writer
- Cursed (2004) Writer
- Shinibana (2004) Screenplay
- River of First Love (2004) Screenplay
- Yakuza Kōshien (2004) Writer
- Eko Eko Azarak: Awakening (2001) Screenplay
- Nationwide Conquest: The Spirit of the Tekiya (2001) Screenplay
- Nationwide Conquering: The Spirit of the Tekiya Chapter 2: Sardine Shrine and a Storm of Love (2001) Screenplay
- Pachislot Strategy King 2: GET LUCK (2000) Screenplay
- Pachislot Strategy King 1: GET LUCK (1999) Screenplay
- trancemission (1999) Screenplay
- Looking for (1998) Screenplay
- Junji Inagawa's the Story of Terror II (1998) Writer
- Junji Inagawa's the Story of Terror III (1998) Writer
- Junji Inagawa's the Story of Terror (1997) Writer
- Two People Talking (1997) Writer
- Miracle Girls (1993) Series Composition
- Miracle Girls (1993) Writer
- Red Crow and the Ghost Ship (1989) Writer
- Green Requiem (1988) Writer
- The Land Beyond the Starry Sky (1986) Novel
- The Land Beyond the Starry Sky (1986) Screenplay
- Aka-suika ki-suika (1982) Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hirotoshi Kobayashi best known for?
Hirotoshi Kobayashi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ultraman Taiga (2019), After the Rain (2018), Death Note: L Change the WorLd (2008), Phoenix (2004).
When and where was Hirotoshi Kobayashi born?
Hirotoshi Kobayashi was born on March 29, 1960 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Hirotoshi Kobayashi have?
Hirotoshi Kobayashi has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Hirotoshi Kobayashi's background in cinema and television?
Hirotoshi Kobayashi, also written as 小林弘利, is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist born in Tokyo, Japan, on March 29, 1960. He is male and is primarily known for his work as a writer in film and television. According to the Movie Database, Kobayashi has accumulated sixty‑four credited writing assignments across various...
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