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Shobu Pankichi

しょうぶパン鬼一

Registered organizationShobu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division

Added to this catalog August 23, 2026

Shobu Pankichi
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Shobu Pankichi

Shobu Pankichi is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Saitama.

Registered area
Saitama
Registered organization
Shobu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division

From the recorded profile

This is a translation of the source description. Dates, affiliations and plans refer to the source’s publication context, not a guarantee of current activity.

Shobu Pankichi, who wears lucky “winning pants” and is modeled on Japanese irises, was created as “a character who supports you in life’s contests.” He changes his underwear to make everyone’s wishes come true.

English translation of the source profile. Names are display translations, not necessarily official English names. Original Japanese names are retained for identification; check official sources for current activity.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS

Contest records

3 recorded appearances