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Daimaou Kosaka

Known For
Acting
Born
July 17, 1973 in Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Active Years
2002–2024 (23 Years)
Total Credits
17 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 17, 1973 Aomori Prefecture, Japan 17 credits
17
Total Credits
2002–2024
23 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Daimaou Kosaka, also known by his birth name Kazuhito Kosaka and his stage names Pikotaro and Daimou Kosaka, is a Japanese comedian, television personality, entertainer, and music producer. Born on July 17, 1973, in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, he spent decades working within the Japanese comedy circuit as a stand-up performer and media host before becoming a global internet phenomenon. He is best known for his single PPAP, which stands for Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen. Active in acting with a total of seventeen known credits on The Movie Database, he is recognized internationally for his musical and comedic work under his various stage names.

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Career

Career overview

Daimaou Kosaka, born Kazuhito Kosaka on July 17, 1973, in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese comedian, television personality, entertainer, and music producer. He is also known by the stage name Pikotaro. Kosaka is best recognized for his single PPAP, which stands for Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen, a work that contributed to his status as a global internet phenomenon.

Before achieving widespread international recognition, Kosaka spent decades working within the Japanese comedy circuit as a stand-up performer and media host. His career encompasses acting and known credits in the entertainment industry, operating under multiple aliases including Pikotaro and Daimaou Kosaka.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Runaway Wrestler
Mashin Sentai Kiramager VS RyusoulgerMashin Sentai Kiramager the Movie: Bebop DreamIto
Mashin Sentai KiramagerMashin Sentai Kiramager: Kira Taaalk!Mashin Sentai Kiramager: Kirameki MoviesMashin Sentai Kiramager: Episode ZEROMashin Sentai Kiramager 1.2 Unreleased Cut, Warehouse Release, Start Dash Once Again SP
Chico Will Scold You!That Girl's Captives of Love
Pikotaro's Lullaby La La ByPikotaro's Lullaby La La By · Music
Helter SkelterBy Rule of Crow's Thumb
R-1ぐらんぷり

Full Filmography

17 titles
  • Runaway Wrestler (2024)
  • Mashin Sentai Kiramager VS Ryusoulger (2021) as Muryou Hakataminami
  • Mashin Sentai Kiramager the Movie: Bebop Dream (2021) as Muryou Hakataminami
  • Ito (2021) as Narita
  • Mashin Sentai Kiramager (2020) as Muryou Hakataminami
  • Mashin Sentai Kiramager: Kira Taaalk! (2020) as Muryou Hakataminami
  • Mashin Sentai Kiramager: Kirameki Movies (2020) as Muryou Hakataminami
  • Mashin Sentai Kiramager: Episode ZERO (2020) as Muryou Hakataminami
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  • Mashin Sentai Kiramager 1.2 Unreleased Cut, Warehouse Release, Start Dash Once Again SP (2020) as Muryou Hakataminami
  • Mashin Sentai Kiramager: Galza and Carantula Jamental Institute (2020) as Muryou Hakataminami
  • Chico Will Scold You! (2018)
  • That Girl's Captives of Love (2018) as Okui
  • Pikotaro's Lullaby La La By (2017) as Pikotaro (voice)
  • Pikotaro's Lullaby La La By (2017) Music
  • Helter Skelter (2012) as Moderator
  • By Rule of Crow's Thumb (2012) as Nogami
  • R-1ぐらんぷり (2002)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Daimaou Kosaka best known for?

Daimaou Kosaka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mashin Sentai Kiramager VS Ryusoulger (2021), Mashin Sentai Kiramager the Movie: Bebop Dream (2021), Mashin Sentai Kiramager (2020), Helter Skelter (2012).

When and where was Daimaou Kosaka born?

Daimaou Kosaka was born on July 17, 1973 in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

How many credits does Daimaou Kosaka have?

Daimaou Kosaka has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2024.

What is Daimaou Kosaka's background in cinema and television?

Daimaou Kosaka, also known by his birth name Kazuhito Kosaka and his stage names Pikotaro and Daimou Kosaka, is a Japanese comedian, television personality, entertainer, and music producer. Born on July 17, 1973, in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, he spent decades working within the Japanese comedy circuit as a stand-up perf...

Daimaou Kosaka by the numbers

17credits
10films
7TV series
2002–2024active years

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