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Gen-chan

げんちゃん

Registered organizationGensan Food Co., Ltd.

Added to this catalog August 23, 2026

Gen-chan
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Gen-chan

Gen-chan is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Otsu City, Shiga.

Registered area
Otsu City, Shiga
Registered organization
Gensan Food Co., Ltd.

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.

Gen-chan, the cow yuru character officially associated with Meat no Gensan! When he takes off his uniform, cuts of meat are drawn on his body. Look at Gen-chan's body and see which cut of meat you like!

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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