HWright Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 For fans of Japanese cartoons and culture, I have a request for help. Last month I went to Japan on vacation. While in Nagoya, I went into what I believe is called a Character Shop. This was a shop that sold products (stuffed toys, key chains, posters, action figures, etc) related to popular Japanse characters, such as the characters of Studio Ghibli (movies by Miyazaki and his team such as "My Neighbor Totoro," "Spirited Away," and so forth). Also in the store I found some products related to a character I think I had seen before in an article on the web in the US. The article talked about how the character (he was brown, somewhat like Mr. Gumby or one of the Ugly Doll characters, only brown and with a big mouth) had developed a sort of grass roots appeal online in the US and then wondered if this would help launch the character in the mainstream. I don't remember if it said if the character had his own TV show or comic books or what. One of the posters I saw of this character in the store in Japan showed the character hanging out with a friend who was a rabbit with horned rimmed glasses. Does anyone know what this character's name is and how I can find out more about him? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 is it Domu-Kun? I've seen this guy too but never paid much mind. Always reminded me of Gossamer (Bugs Bunny). more here: wiki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWright Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 is it Domu-Kun? I've seen this guy too but never paid much mind. Always reminded me of Gossamer (Bugs Bunny). more here: wiki Yes! That's it! I found pictures of the rabbit too. I'm actually more interested in the rabbit than Domu-Kun, by the way... Thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couw Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) bunny's name is Usajii Edited November 19, 2007 by couw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 It appears you cannot link to the picture. So here's: http://lambcutlet.org/albums/DomoKun/domo10.sized.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) the Domo Kun tissue holder is still not as cool as Edited November 19, 2007 by Man with the Golden Arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couw Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller center Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Great stuff, I now have a Domo-Kun wallpaper on my desktop. Weasel Tashanna is my favorite. Awww... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_forumlogo.png.a607ef20a6e0c299ab2aa6443aa1f32e.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.