Daimaou Kosaka

In this Japanese name, the family name is Kosaka.
Daimaou Kosaka
Native name 古坂大魔王
Born Kazuhito Kosaka
(1973-07-17) 17 July 1973
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), is a Japanese comedian. He is best known for his single "PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)".[1]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with showing year released, peak chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
[2]		 CAN
[3]		 US
[4]
"PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)"[5] 2016 1 36 77 N/A
"The Theme Song of Pikotaro"[6] — — —
"Romita Hashinikov"[7] — — —
"Kashite Kudasaiyo"[8] — — —
"Neo Sunglasses"[9] — — —

References

  1. ↑ Chen, Heather (27 September 2016). "How a 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' earworm took over the internet". BBC News. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Japanese Music: Top Japanese Songs Chart: Oct 22, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Canadian Music: Top 100 Songs Chart (December 10, 2016)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Pikotaro's "PPAP (Pen Pineapple Apple Pen)" Debuts On Billboard Hot 100". Headline Planet. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  5. ↑ Chen, Heather (27 September 2016). "How a 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' earworm took over the internet". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "The Theme Song of PIKOTARO - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "Romita Hashinikov - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  8. ↑ "Kashite Kudasaiyo - Single by PIKOTARO on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  9. ↑ 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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