Charlie Kosei

Charlie Kosei (チャーリー・コーセイ, Chārī Kōsei) (born October 14, 1950, in Kobe, Japan) is a jazz musician and performer, most known for his contributions to the soundtracks of the Lupin III anime series.[1][2] He was born as Cheui Gwongsing (徐光星; Mandarin: Xu Guangxing; Japanese: Jo Kōsei).[3] 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.[4]

Throughout his career he has been known as Charles Cheui (チャールズ・チェー, Chāruzu Chē), Charlie Cheui (チャーリー・チェイ, Chārī Chei), and Kosei Cheui (チェイ光星, Chei Kōsei). He is also known in English as "Charlie Corsey".

References

  1. ^ Schley, Matt (13 October 2014). "Kichijoji Anime Wonderland Report". Otaku USA Magazine. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  2. ^ Dennison, Kara (2 December 2022). "The Pedigree of Web Anime Lupin Zero". Otaku USA Magazine. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  3. ^ Kusaba, Tatsuya (March 2012). "草葉達也の神戸物語". Kobecco (in Japanese). Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  4. ^ Schley, Matt (26 July 2024). "'Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain': A fast and furious visual spectacle". The Japan Times. Retrieved 13 November 2025.


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