Takeru Kobayashi net worth and salary: Takeru Kobayashi is a Competitive Eater who has a net worth of $8 Million. Takeru Kobayashi was born in in March 15, 1978. A world record holder in hamburger, grilled cheese, hot dog, lobster rolls, Twinkie, buffalo wings, meatballs, pasta, and pizza-eating contests, this champion competitive eater was signed to a Major League Eating contract in 2012.
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🎂 Takeru Kobayashi - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Takeru Kobayashi is 46 years, 8 months and 7 days old. Takeru Kobayashi will celebrate 47rd birthday on a Saturday 15th of March 2025. Below we countdown to Takeru Kobayashi upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Takeru Kobayashi
Occupation	Competitive Eater
Age	46 years old
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Born	March 15, 1978 (Japan)
Birthday	March 15
Town/City	Japan
Nationality	Japan

🌙 Zodiac

Takeru Kobayashi’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Takeru Kobayashi was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

About

A world record holder in hamburger, grilled cheese, hot dog, lobster rolls, Twinkie, buffalo wings, meatballs, pasta, and pizza-eating contests, this champion competitive eater was signed to a Major League Eating contract in 2012.

Before Fame

He set his first competitive eating record in 2001 at the Nathan's Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Trivia

He is known for his "Kobayashi Shake" maneuver, a unique body motion that allows him to force more food into his stomach.During the Fox network's Glutton Bowl, he set a world record by consuming fifty-seven cow brains in only fifteen minutes.

Family Life

Born and raised in Nagano, Japan, and also known as "Kobi" and "The Tsunami," Kobayashi managed to keep his weight close to a slim 130 pounds (at 5'8") throughout most of his competitive eating career.