Kochi

  • Shinjo-kun

    Yuru-chara modeled after rare freshwater fish Japanese otter and Susaki City's Shinjo River. Wears nabeyaki ramen hat on head, with national Yuru-chara Grand Prix championship experience.

    Trivia

    • Favorite food is Susaki specialty nabeyaki ramen.
    • Won Grand Prix at Yuru-chara GP 2016.
    • Amphibious costume appears at river rafting events.

  • Katsuo Ningen

    Kochi Prefecture PR character with fresh bonito head, human body, and bones when opened—went viral on SNS for surrealism.

    Trivia

    • Official setting says communicates through eye power without speech.
    • Urban legend says standing behind causes fishy smell.
    • Introduced by international media as 'horror-cute.'

  • Kuroshio-kun

    Modeled after Kochi Prefecture's prefectural fish bonito, wearing headband imagining Kuroshio waves. Veteran character serving as prefectural PR director.

    Trivia

    • Leads dancer teams in parade at Yosakoi Festival.
    • Surfing proficient setting, regular at beach events.
    • Always delivers fish-related puns when exchanging business cards.