Check out our interview from Anime Expo with Ossan Chicchai, a TV mascot from the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. Learn about Ossan and what he plans to do for his American debut as he speaks to us through his translator.
Ossan Chicchai is one of the most famous talky-talky mascots from Amagasaki, Japan. There are more than 3000 mascots in Japan and each one represents a specific prefecture or city in Japan. Ossan’s real name is Shinichi Sakata and has three favorite things in his life: his hometown, sake and karaoke. Ossan is one of Japan’s favorite pop culture characters with his sharp tongue and warm fatherly advice, appearing on tv shows, game shows, and other interactive events. Now Ossan is making his debut on the opposite side of the Pacific ocean and is excited to explore America.