Asei Kobayashi (小林亜星 Kobayashi Asei) (11 August 1932 – 30 May 2021) was a Japanese composer. He is best known for composing many songs of TV anime and commercial songs.
He played Atarou Hyou, father of Asao Hyou (VulPanther), in episode 38 of Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan. Unlike other Sentai parents, Asei is actually the father of Asao Kobayashi, who portrayed Asao Hyou/VulPanther.
Asei passed away on May 30, 2021, due to heart failure.