TV Series (1988) starring Satomi Kobayashi as Kimie (1988), unrated on IMDb — Unrated.
Yappari neko ga suki (やっぱり猫が好き) is the tv series Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 1988,
and a marker of her formative years on screen — year 6 of her on-screen career.
Yappari neko ga suki in the Filmography
Yappari neko ga suki is
credit #11 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 6 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 37 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is the only tv series she released in 1988.
| Chronological position | credit #11 of 56 |
|---|---|
| TV Series rank | #2 of 19 in this format |
| 1980s position | #11 of 12 in the 1980s |
| Age at release | 23 years (born 1965) |
| 1988 output | 2 credits (this title plus 1 other) |
| Comedy genre peer set | 14 credits share this genre tag |
| Previous credit | Green Requiem (1988) — 0 years earlier |
| Following credit | Lucy: Tenshi, miyako e iku (1989) — 1 year later |
| IMDb identifier | tt1947924 |
The Role — Kimie (1988)
The Character
Kimie (1988)
In Yappari neko ga suki, Kobayashi inhabits Kimie (1988) — a role calibrated to her formative years on screen. The performance carries the restraint and observational stillness that has come to define her later filmography.
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | やっぱり猫が好き |
|---|---|
| English release title | Yappari neko ga suki |
Genre Footprint
The film is catalogued under Comedy on IMDb — placing it among unrated entries in Kobayashi’s filmography.
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | TV Series |
|---|---|
| Year | 1988 · 1980s |
| Runtime | 30 min |
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 1988, this tv series sits in her formative years on screen, year 6 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Other Kobayashi Releases in 1988
- Green Requiem — Theatrical Film
Full Catalogue Record
Production & Billing
| Broadcast run | 1988–1991 (4 years) |
|---|---|
| Cast billing position | #1 (lead/principal) |
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (1)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | やっぱり猫が好き | JA | imdbDisplay |
About Yappari neko ga suki
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in Yappari neko ga suki?
Satomi Kobayashi plays Kimie (1988) in Yappari neko ga suki (1988), a tv series.
What is the original Japanese title of Yappari neko ga suki?
The original Japanese title is やっぱり猫が好き, released in 1988.
How long is Yappari neko ga suki?
Yappari neko ga suki runs 30 min.
