About Charlie Kosei
Born 1950. Charlie Kosei is a Japanese jazz musician and singer.
(born October 14, 1950, in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan) is a jazz musician and performer, most known for his contributions to the soundtrack of the first Lupin III anime series. He was born as Cheui Gwongsing (徐光星; Mandarin: Xu Guangxing; Japanese: Jo Kōsei). He also contributed his voice to the English-language song Que Sera Sera in the PlayStation 2 videogame Katamari Damacy and performed the Japanese translation of Secret Agent Man. He is also performing for the opening theme 『下弦の月』 (Kagen no tsuki, waning moon) of the anime series Mononoke.
Throughout his career he has been known as , , and . He is also known in English as "Charlie Corsey".
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Who is Charlie Kosei?
Japanese musician
When was Charlie Kosei born?
Charlie Kosei was born on 14 October 1950 in Kobe.
What is Charlie Kosei's occupation?
Charlie Kosei is a jazz musician and singer.
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Charlie Kosei is Japanese.
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