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Daimaou Kosaka

Kazuhito Kosaka (Japanese: 古こ坂和さかかず仁ひとし, Hepburn: Kosaka Kazuhito, born 17 July 1973),[1] better known by his stage names Daimaou Kosaka (古こ坂大ばんだい魔王まおう, Kosaka Daimaō, lit: "Kosaka the Great Demon King") and Pikotaro (ピコ太郎たろう, Pikotarō),[2] is a Japanese comedian, television personality and entertainer.[3] Kosaka insists that Pikotaro is another personality promoted by him,[4] but they are considered the same person.[5][6] He is currently signed with Avex Management Inc. under Avex Group.[7]

Daimaou Kosaka
古こ坂大ばんだい魔王まおう
Born
Kazuhito Kosaka (古こ坂さか 和仁かずひと)

(1973-07-17) 17 July 1973 (age 51)
Aomori, Japan
Other namesPikotaro
Alma materJapan Institute of the Moving Image
Occupation(s)Comedian, recording artist
Years active1992–present
Known for"PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)"
Muryou Hatakaminami in Kiramager
Spouse
Hitomi Yasueda
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(m. 2017)​
Children2
Notes
Same year/generation as:
Cream Stew

He is best known for his single "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)".[8]

During US President Donald Trump's Fall 2017 trip to Asia, Kosaka was chosen to sing at the official state reception, reportedly due to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe's wish to keep the mood "upbeat".[9]

Kosaka is also known for portraying Muryou Hakataminami in Mashin Sentai Kiramager (2020–2021).

Personal life

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Daimaou Kosaka married Hitomi Yasueda, a gravure model, on 3 August 2017.[10] On 17 June 2018, Yasueda gave birth to their first daughter.[11]

Discography

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Albums

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Studio albums

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Most noteworthy studio album; selected chart positions and certifications:
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
JPN JPN
Physical
PPAP 5 3

Singles

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Most noteworthy single; year released, peak chart position, and album name:
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
[12] 		CAN
[13] 		US
[14]
"PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)"[15] 2016 1 36 77 PPAP

Other singles

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Other singles; years released, peak chart positions, and album names respectively:
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
[12] 		CAN
[13] 		US
[14]
"The Theme Song of Pikotaro"[16] 2016 — — — —
"Romita Hashinikov"[17] — — —
"Kashite Kudasaiyo"[18] — — —
"Neo Sunglasses"[19] — — —
"PPAP vs. Axel F." — — —
"I Like OJ" 2017 — — —

Filmography

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Kosaka portrays Muruyo Hakataminami (The owner of Carat, Mentor to the Kiramagers, and Younger Brother to Kiramei Silver) on Mashin Sentai Kiramager. His role as Pikotaro (Most notably making PPAP) has been poked at many times, including (but not limited to):

  • In the main base, a poster can be seen reading "Perfect Performance And Physical" in an Acrostic style.
  • Episode 16's Pre-Credits scene has Juuru holding a pineapple and an apple, while asking whether Mixelan (the new mecha, and a cement mixer) can mix fruit. Hakataminami is standing next to him the whole time.
  • In the movie, he performs the song in earnest in order to wake the team up during a fight with a dream-themed monster.
  • Footage of Kosaka's Pinapple Pen song was utilized in The Emoji Movie.

References

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  1. ^ Watanabe, Akihiro (12 October 2016). "ピコ太郎たろう「PPAP」なぜ世界せかい的てきに流行りゅうこう？ 古こ坂大ばんだい魔王まおうのプロデュース力りょくを探さぐる". Real Sound. Blueprint Co., Ltd. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  2. ^ "ピコ太郎たろう(PIKOTARO)オフィシャルサイト". www.avex.jp.
  3. ^ 四方しほう, 宏明ひろあき (19 October 2016). "ピコ太郎たろうからたどる「お笑わらいテクノ」の歴史れきし". All About NEWS. All About, Inc. Archived from the original on 1 February 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  4. ^ "ピコ太郎たろう？に世界せかいが夢中むちゅう！ジャスティン・ビーバー、CNNもハマる". シネマトゥデイ. Cinematoday Inc. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  5. ^ E-TALENTBANK Co., Ltd. (29 December 2016). "ピコ太郎たろう、視聴しちょう者しゃからの質問しつもんに対たいする優やさしい"返がえし"が「名言めいげんかも」「素晴すばらしい」と話題わだいに". modelpress. Netnative Inc. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  6. ^ "ピコ太郎たろう『ボキャブラ天国てんごく』同窓どうそう芸人げいにんが語かたる「あいつの正体しょうたい」！". Smart FLASH. Kobunsha. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  7. ^ "古こ坂大ばんだい魔王まおう". avex management Web. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  8. ^ Chen, Heather (27 September 2016). "How a 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' earworm took over the internet". BBC News. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  9. ^ Guardian Staff (7 November 2017). "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-President: Donald Trump meets Pikotaro". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  10. ^ "PPAP Piko-Taro married model girlfriend Hitomi Yasueda - 88news". 88news. 14 August 2017. Archived from the original on 15 August 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  11. ^ Tan, Sheralyn (21 June 2018). "Pikotaro Used His 'Pineapple Pen' Song to Calm Crying Daughter, and It Worked!". WORLD OF BUZZ. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  12. ^ a b "Japanese Music: Top Japanese Songs Chart: Oct 22, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  13. ^ a b "Canadian Music: Top 100 Songs Chart (December 10, 2016)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Pikotaro's "PPAP (Pen Pineapple Apple Pen)" Debuts On Billboard Hot 100". Headline Planet. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  15. ^ Chen, Heather (27 September 2016). "How a 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' earworm took over the internet". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  16. ^ "The Theme Song of PIKOTARO - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  17. ^ "Romita Hashinikov - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  18. ^ "Kashite Kudasaiyo - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  19. ^ Luo, Steph (11 October 2016). "Japanese singer releases new song after viral PPAP hit". AsiaOne. Singapore Press Holdings. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
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