Daimaou Kosaka
Kazuhito Kosaka, better known by his stage names Daimaou Kosaka and Pikotaro, is a Japanese comedian, television personality and entertainer. Kosaka introduced Pikotaro as another personality 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 ".
During US President Donald Trump's fall 2017 trip to Asia, Kosaka was chosen to sing at the official state reception, reportedly due to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe's wish to keep the mood "upbeat".
Kosaka is also known for portraying Muryou Hakataminami in Mashin Sentai Kiramager.
Personal life
Daimaou Kosaka married Hitomi Yasueda, a gravure model, 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 on Mashin Sentai Kiramager. His role as Pikotaro has been referenced many times, including :- In the main base, a poster can be seen reading "Perfect Performance And Physical" in an Acrostic style.
- Episode 16's pre-credits scene has Juuru holding a pineapple and an apple while asking whether Mixelan 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.