Pikotaro, a character played by Japanese entertainer Daimaou Kosaka, first
appeared in public in 2011 at a live performance in Shibuya. However, it was not
until 2016 that he became a global sensation with his viral hit "PPAP
(Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)," which he initially funded himself and shared on
YouTube. This short song captured massive attention, being shared widely across
social media platforms, eventually gaining endorsements from celebrities like
Justin Bieber. This led to extensive media coverage including major outlets like
BBC and CNN. The song, blending humor and cat...