Photo: yves Tennevin from La Garde, France / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daimaou Kosaka
- Name (Japanese)
- 古坂大魔王
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- July 17, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 186 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- owarai tarento / comedian / disc jockey / singer / singer-songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Aomori Higashi High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen) | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daimaou Kosaka born?
Born July 17, 1973 (age 52).
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.
What is Daimaou Kosaka known for?
Notable works include PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen).
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.