Why are Japanese Mascots a thing? - Why, Anime? | Get In The Robot

Sure, Japanese mascots aren't anime, but some of them act like they come straight out of anime. So much so that they're starting to receive anime adaptations, like Chiitan, Rilakkuma, and all of the Sanrio characters. But, why are there so many mascots to begin with?

Special thanks to Chris from Mondo Mascots! Check out his website here: https://mondomascots.com/

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Researched by: Kirsten Careyn, Marley Diazdelvalle
Written by: Kirsten Carey
Hosted by: Cristal Marie Calderon
Edited by: Jacob Atkinson

Executive Producers: Carrie Miller, Fred Seibert, Jeremy Rosen
Produced by: Adrian Apolonio
Co-Producers: Casey Gonzalez, Nicholas Fung
Head Writer: Casey Gonzalez
Writing & Talent Coordinator: Dan McQuade
Senior Graphic Designer: Alexandria Batchelor

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