Kendo Kobayashi (ケンドーコバヤシ, Kendō Kobayashi, born 4 July 1972)[5] is a Japanese comedian and actor.

He is nicknamed Ken Koba (ケンコバ), Koba (コバ), and Mr. Yaritai Hōdai (Mr.やりたい放題, Misutā Yaritai Hōdai).

He graduated from the Yoshimoto New Star Creation (NSC) in Osaka.

Kobayashi graduated from Osaka Municipal Higashitanabe Elementary School, Osaka Municipal Nakano Junior High School, and Hatsushiba Tondabayashi High School.

He served as a captain of the rugby club during high school.