, better known by his stage names and , is a Japanese comedian, television personality and entertainer. Kosaka insists that Pikotaro is another personality promoted by him, but they are considered the same person. He is currently signed with Avex Management Inc. under

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. He is best known for his single " PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)". During US President

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's fall 2017 trip to Asia, Kosaka was chosen to sing at the official state reception, reportedly due to Japanese Prime Minister

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's wish to keep the mood "upbeat". Kosaka is also known for portraying Muryou Hakataminami in ''

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'' (2020–2021).

Personal life

Daimaou Kosaka married Hitomi Yasueda, a

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, on 3 August 2017. On 17 June 2018, Yasueda gave birth to their first daughterand on 27 October 2020, their second.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Singles

Other singles

Filmography

Kosaka portrays Muruyo Hakataminami (the owner of Carat, mentor to the Kiramagers, and Younger Brother to Kiramei Silver) on ''

''. His role as Pikotaro (most notably making PPAP) has been referenced many times, including (but not limited to): * In the main base, a poster can be seen reading "Perfect Performance And Physical" in an

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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 earnestly performs the song to wake the team up during a fight with a dream-themed monster. Footage of Kosaka's ''Pineapple Pen'' song was utilized in ''

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''.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kosaka, Daimaou 1973 births 20th-century Japanese people 21st-century Japanese people Avex Group talents Japanese male comedians Living people People from Aomori (city)