America Zarigani

America Zarigani (アメリカザリガニ) is a Japanese comedy duo formed in 1994 by Tetsuya Yanagihara (born September 1, 1972) and Yoshiyuki Hirai (born March 12, 1973).

They are a manzai group and perform in the Kansai dialect.

Origins
America Zarigani started out as a theatrical troupe but became a comedic duo composed of just Hirai and Yanagihara after the other members left.

Tetsuya Yanagihara
In addition to performing in America Zarigani, Yanagihara works as a voice actor. He has voice-acted in animes like My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered.

Yoshiyuki Hirai
Hirai attended Osaka Designer's College, with the intention to pursue a career in the video games industry, but started performing comedy after being recommended by a friend. In addition to performing in America Zarigani, Hirai has also written video games including Weapon Shop de Omasse, and the flash anime Aka-chan. He has also voice-acted in the animes Inzauma Eleven and Prince of Tennis.

Appearances

 * Sakiyomi Jan Bang!
 * Shiseido (Uno)
 * Kochikame
 * Reborn!
 * Jewel Pet
 * Natsume Yujincho
 * YatterMan
 * Tanken Driland
 * Professor Layton Series
 * Arashi no Yoru ni (movie)
 * Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch