is a Japanese rakugo performer and a featured member of the long-running television comedy show Shōten. His real name is , although he is most widely known by his previous comedian name , a name he was the first to assume. The new Kikuzō Hayashiya is his son, the former Kikuō Hayashiya. On Shōten he always wears a yellow kimono. He is known for making commonplace jokes and usually "plays the fool". Discography Singles Kikuzō Ramen Kikuō has a chain of noodle shops named after him called "Kikuzō Ramen." On Shōten, he often advertises Kikuzō Ramen, but other members joke about it being very flavorless. References Other Websites Kikuō's HP Japanese male comedians Rakugoka Japanese male musicians Japanese bloggers 1937 births Living people Japanese YouTubers