Daimaou Kosaka

Daimaou Kosaka
Native name 古坂大魔王
Born Kazuhito Kosaka
(1973-07-17) 17 July 1973[1]
Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Nationality Japanese
Other names Pikotaro
Occupation Comedian, recording artist
Notable work "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)"

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) and Pikotaro (ピコ太郎, Pikotarō, born 17 July 1963),[2] is a Japanese comedian.[3] Kosaka insists that Pikotaro is another person promoted by him,[4] but they are considered the same person.[5][6] He is best known for his single "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)".[7]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
JPN JPN
Physical
PPAP 5 3

Singles

List of singles, with showing year released, peak chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
[8]		 CAN
[9]		 US
[10]
"PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)"[11] 2016 1 36 77 PPAP

Other singles

List of other singles, with showing year released, peak chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
[8]		 CAN
[9]		 US
[12]
"The Theme Song of Pikotaro"[13] 2016 — — — N/A
"Romita Hashinikov"[14] — — —
"Kashite Kudasaiyo"[15] — — —
"Neo Sunglasses"[16] — — —
"PPAP vs. Axel F." — — —
"I Like OJ" 2017 — — —

References

  1. ↑ Watanabe, Akihiro (2016-10-12). "ピコ太郎「PPAP」なぜ世界的に流行？　古坂大魔王のプロデュース力を探る". Real Sound. Blueprint Co., Ltd. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  2. ↑ http://www.avex.jp/pikotaro/en/#profile
  3. ↑ 四方, 宏明 (2016-10-19). "ピコ太郎からたどる「お笑いテクノ」の歴史". All About NEWS. All About, Inc. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  4. ↑ "ピコ太郎？に世界が夢中！ジャスティン・ビーバー、CNNもハマる". シネマトゥデイ. Cinematoday Inc. 2016-09-28. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  5. ↑ E-TALENTBANK Co., Ltd. (2016-12-29). "ピコ太郎、視聴者からの質問に対する優しい"返し"が「名言かも」「素晴らしい」と話題に". modelpress. Netnative Inc. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  6. ↑ "ピコ太郎『ボキャブラ天国』同窓芸人が語る「あいつの正体」！". Smart FLASH. Kobunsha. 2017-01-10. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  7. ↑ Chen, Heather (27 September 2016). "How a 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' earworm took over the internet". BBC News. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  8. 1 2 "Japanese Music: Top Japanese Songs Chart: Oct 22, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  9. 1 2 "Canadian Music: Top 100 Songs Chart (December 10, 2016)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  10. ↑ "Pikotaro's "PPAP (Pen Pineapple Apple Pen)" Debuts On Billboard Hot 100". Headline Planet. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  11. ↑ Chen, Heather (27 September 2016). "How a 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' earworm took over the internet". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  12. ↑ "Pikotaro's "PPAP (Pen Pineapple Apple Pen)" Debuts On Billboard Hot 100". Headline Planet. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  13. ↑ "The Theme Song of PIKOTARO - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  14. ↑ "Romita Hashinikov - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  15. ↑ "Kashite Kudasaiyo - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  16. ↑ Luo, Steph (11 October 2016). "Japanese singer releases new song after viral PPAP hit". AsiaOne. Singapore Press Holdings. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
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