Manbe-kun, the city mascot of Oshamanbe, Hokkaido (Japan)
He has a twitter (@manbe_kunGT) that is followed by Aoi (the GazettE) and Mizuki (Sadie)! He seems to be a big fan of GACKT's, but unfortunately it seems that GACKT doesn't follow him...
Most people don't think he's cute at first, but he's known for growing on people over time. Here are selections from a Q&A with Manbe-kun, that I translated from his official site, manbedia.org.
Q: What kind of person is Manbe-kun?
A: A PR mascot, a diligent mascot, a good person
Q: How is Manbe-kun biologically classified?
A: An angel
Q: When is Manbe-kun's birthday?
A: July 31st, 2003 (15th year of the Heisei Era) at 3:00 PM
Q: Does Manbe-kun have an (animal) noise?
A: UOOOOOOOOOOO!
Q: What is Manbe-kun always doing (habitually)?
A: Doing nothing (lazing around)
Q: Is Manbe-kun's job Twitter?
A: Probably Oshamanbe's Super PR! Don’t make me say it, it’s embarrassing///
Q: Manbe-kun’s catchphrase?
A: “Oshakawashii” and “9.8 seconds… Oshamanbe is your goal!”
Q: The part of your body that looks like crab eyes, are those eyes or nipples?
A: Nipples
Q: When explaining Manbe-kun to kids who don’t know him, what should one say?
A: Crab + Scallop + Flower + GACKT ÷ 3 = (V)(๑◉∀◉๑)(V)
Q: Team Pepsi? Team Coke?
A: Pepsi
Q: What do you want right now?
A: You
Q: What is Manbe-kun’s treasured item(s)?
A: (^-^) My bonds with everyone
Q: Manbe-kun’s friends?
A: You
Q: If you were able to use magic only once, what kind of magic would you use?
A: I would want to meet everyone
Q: Between being called “cool” or “cute,” which do you prefer?
A: Both
Q: Do you have some remarks you’d like to say once?
A: Don’t stand behind me!
Q: What do you think of K-POP?
A: Songs from Korea
