Kazuhito Kosaka (Japanese: 古坂和仁, Hepburn: Kosaka Kazuhito, born 17 July 1973), better known by his stage names Daimaou Kosaka (古坂大魔王, Kosaka Daimaō, lit: "Kosaka the Great Demon King") and Pikotaro (ピコ太郎, Pikotarō), is a Japanese comedian, television personality and entertainer. Kosaka insists that Pikotaro is another person promoted by him, but they are considered the same person. He is currently signed with Avex Management Inc. under Avex Group.
He is best known for his single "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)".
During US President Donald Trump's Fall 2017 trip to Asia, Kosaka was chosen to sing at the official state reception, reportedly as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe wanted to keep the mood "upbeat".
Kosaka currently plays as Muryou Hakataminami in Mashin Sentai Kiramager.
Personal life
Daimaou Kosaka married Hitomi Yasueda, a gravure model, on August 3, 2017. In June 17, 2018, Yasueda gave birth to their first daughter.
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
|---|
| JPN | JPNPhysical |
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| PPAP | - Released: 7 December 2016
- Label: Avex Trax
- Formats: CD, digital download
| 5 | 3 | |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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JPN
| CAN
| US
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| "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)" | 2016 | 1 | 36 | 77 | PPAP |
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Other singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|
JPN
| CAN
| US
|
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| "The Theme Song of Pikotaro" | 2016 | — | — | — | N/A |
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| "Romita Hashinikov" | — | — | — |
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| "Kashite Kudasaiyo" | — | — | — |
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| "Neo Sunglasses" | — | — | — |
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| "PPAP vs. Axel F." | — | — | — |
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| "I Like OJ" | 2017 | — | — | — |
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