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Public records list Daimaou Kosaka as an owarai tarento, comedian and disc jockey. Born on July 17, 1973, Daimaou Kosaka is from Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. That works out to 53 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Aomori Higashi High School. The listed height is 186 cm.
My Take
It is easy to file Daimaou Kosaka under one-hit novelty because of PPAP, but I think that misreads him entirely. Behind the absurd Pikotaro persona is a seasoned comedian, DJ and singer-songwriter from Aomori who clearly understands rhythm, timing and pop craft. A song goes globally viral not by luck alone but on top of years of accumulated instinct. I appreciate performers who commit fully to something silly and make it land worldwide. The self-aware playfulness, paired with real musical chops, is what earns my respect for him.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daimaou Kosaka
- Name (Japanese)
- 古坂大魔王
- Reading
- こさかだいまおう
- Born
- July 17, 1973 (age 53)
- Origin
- Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 186 cm
- Occupation
- owarai tarento / comedian / disc jockey / singer / singer-songwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Blood type
- A
- Agency
- →AMA
2. Background
- High school
- Aomori Higashi High School
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 124 (1995–2026)
- By year (titles with a known year)
- 1995: 1, 2000: 1, 2003: 1, 2005: 1, 2006: 2, 2007: 1, 2010: 1, 2011: 5, 2012: 3, 2013: 5, 2014: 2, 2015: 2, 2016: 31, 2017: 17, 2018: 4, 2019: 4, 2020: 6, 2021: 5, 2022: 1, 2023: 1, 2024: 4, 2025: 1, 2026: 2, year unknown: 23
- Debut work
- ヤングのウ・フ・フ
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen) |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://avex.jp/pikotaro/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pikotaro_ppap_official/
- Xhttps://x.com/kosaka_daimaou
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daimaou%20Kosaka
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8F%A4%E5%9D%82%E5%A4%A7%E9%AD%94%E7%8E%8B
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11410993
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Daimaou Kosaka born?
Daimaou Kosaka was born on July 17, 1973 and is 53 years old.
Where is Daimaou Kosaka from?
Daimaou Kosaka is from Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
What does Daimaou Kosaka do?
Daimaou Kosaka works as owarai tarento, comedian, disc jockey, singer, singer-songwriter.
How tall is Daimaou Kosaka?
Daimaou Kosaka is 186 cm tall.
What is Daimaou Kosaka's blood type?
Daimaou Kosaka's blood type is A.
Which high school did Daimaou Kosaka attend?
Daimaou Kosaka attended Aomori Higashi High School.
What agency is Daimaou Kosaka with?
Daimaou Kosaka is with AMA.
What is Daimaou Kosaka known for?
Daimaou Kosaka's notable works include PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen).
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