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Korou-kun

ころう君

Registered organizationKumamoto Prefecture

Added to this catalog August 20, 2013

Korou-kun
CHARACTER FACTS

Meet Korou-kun

Korou-kun is a mascot listed in our Japanese character catalog for Kumamoto.

Registered area
Kumamoto
Registered organization
Kumamoto Prefecture

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.

Korou-kun, the Kikuchi Castle Character, is a boy who lives in the barracks of Kikuchi Castle, built across Yamaga City and Kikuchi City. He patrols the grounds while taking walks. With his “cute smile” as his appealing feature, he conducts PR activities to make Kikuchi Castle better known.

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.

The original Japanese introduction has been consolidated into this character profile. Original text, photos and publication details (Japanese) →

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OFFICIAL RESULTS

Contest records

9 recorded appearances