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Daimaou Kosaka

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Kazuhito Kosaka(Japanese:Cổ bản cùng nhân,Hepburn:Kosaka Kazuhito,born 17 July 1973),[1]better known by his stage namesDaimaou Kosaka(Cổ bản đại ma vương,Kosaka Daimaō,lit: "Kosaka the Great Demon King" )andPikotaro(ピコ quá lang,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. underAvex Group.[7]

Daimaou Kosaka
Cổ bản đại ma vương
Born
Kazuhito Kosaka ( cổ bản cùng nhân )

(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 inKiramager
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 PresidentDonald Trump's Fall 2017 trip to Asia, Kosaka was chosen to sing at the official state reception, reportedly due to Japanese Prime MinisterShinzō Abe's wish to keep the mood "upbeat".[9]

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

Personal life

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Daimaou Kosaka married Hitomi Yasueda, agravure 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) onMashin 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 "PerfectPerformanceAndPhysical "in anAcrosticstyle.
  • 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'sPinapple Pensong was utilized inThe Emoji Movie.

References

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  1. ^Watanabe, Akihiro (12 October 2016)."ピコ quá lang “PPAP” なぜ thế giới に lưu hành? Cổ bản đại ma vương の プロデュース lực を thăm る ".Real Sound.Blueprint Co., Ltd.Retrieved20 January2017.
  2. ^"ピコ quá lang (PIKOTARO)オフィシャルサイト".avex.jp.
  3. ^Tứ phương, hoành minh (19 October 2016)."ピコ quá lang からたどる “お cười いテクノ” の lịch sử ".All About NEWS.All About, Inc. Archived fromthe originalon 1 February 2017.Retrieved20 January2017.
  4. ^"ピコ quá lang? に thế giới が trong mộng! 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.Retrieved20 January2017.
  5. ^E-TALENTBANK Co., Ltd. (29 December 2016)."ピコ quá lang, coi thính giả から の chất vấn に đối する ưu しい" phản し "が “Danh ngôn かも” “Tố tình らしい” と đề tài に ".modelpress.Netnative Inc.Retrieved20 January2017.
  6. ^"ピコ quá lang 『ボキャブラ thiên quốc 』 cùng song vân người が ngữ る “あいつ の chữ chân phương”! ".Smart FLASH.Kobunsha.10 January 2017.Retrieved20 January2017.
  7. ^"Cổ bản đại ma vương".avex management Web.Retrieved14 June2019.
  8. ^Chen, Heather (27 September 2016)."How a 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' earworm took over the internet".BBC News.Retrieved15 October2016.
  9. ^Guardian Staff (7 November 2017)."Pen-Pineapple-Apple-President: Donald Trump meets Pikotaro".The Guardian.ISSN0261-3077.Retrieved8 November2017.
  10. ^"PPAP Piko-Taro married model girlfriend Hitomi Yasueda - 88news".88news.14 August 2017. Archived fromthe originalon 15 August 2017.Retrieved15 August2017.
  11. ^Tan, Sheralyn (21 June 2018)."Pikotaro Used His 'Pineapple Pen' Song to Calm Crying Daughter, and It Worked!".WORLD OF BUZZ.Retrieved15 March2019.
  12. ^ab"Japanese Music: Top Japanese Songs Chart: Oct 22, 2016".Billboard.Retrieved13 October2016.
  13. ^ab"Canadian Music: Top 100 Songs Chart (December 10, 2016)".Billboard.Retrieved29 November2016.
  14. ^ab"Pikotaro's" PPAP (Pen Pineapple Apple Pen) "Debuts On Billboard Hot 100".Headline Planet. 18 October 2016.Retrieved18 October2016.
  15. ^Chen, Heather (27 September 2016)."How a 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' earworm took over the internet".BBC News.BBC.Retrieved17 October2016.
  16. ^"The Theme Song of PIKOTARO - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music".iTunes.Apple Music.Retrieved17 October2016.
  17. ^"Romita Hashinikov - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music".iTunes.Apple Music.Retrieved17 October2016.
  18. ^"Kashite Kudasaiyo - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music".iTunes.Apple Music.Retrieved17 October2016.
  19. ^Luo, Steph (11 October 2016)."Japanese singer releases new song after viral PPAP hit".AsiaOne.Singapore Press Holdings.Archived fromthe originalon 13 November 2016.Retrieved17 October2016.
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