The cute Sumikkogurashi characters are one of the youngest members of the San-X family, but they are already super popular. Time to introduce some of the characters a bit more detailed.
Sumikkogurashi piled animals in corner mini Note Pad
Literally Sumikkogurashi means ‘Corner Living’. All the cute little characters are super shy which is why they like to hide in the corner where they feel safe. They can be seen as a reflection of Japanese society, as many Japanese people can be very shy, so being in the corner of a place makes them feel more comfortable, because they get a feeling of security.
The Sumikkogurashi family consists of many different characters. They all have their own personalities with different reasons why they like to hide in corners.
Sumikkogurashi polar bear figurine finger puppet from Japan
Shirokuma
The shy white bear hates the cold. But he lived in the north, so he decided to run away from his chilly home. He used the cloth Furoshiki to tie up his belongings when he ran away. He is afraid of strangers and only feels comfortable when he can have a cup of hot tea in the corner.
kawaii green Sumikkogurashi penguin plush pouch wallet
Penguin?
The green penguin is so cute, but he seems to have lots of issues with his identity. He even puts a question mark behind his name and used to wear a plate on his head that made him look like a ‘Kappa’ (water spirits from Japanese folklore). He really has no confidence and questions himself.
Sumikkogurashi glitter clip peg beige cat
Neko
The beige cat is super shy and really loves to hide in the corner. It’s just the best place for her to sharpen her claws by scratching the corners or sofas.
Tonkatsu cutlet Sumikkogurashi A4 plastic file folder
Tonkatsu
The kawaii pork cutlet Tonkatsu is very greasy and oily. He actually consists of 99% fat, which is why he is left behind on the plate. His pink nose is 1% meat. He loves to hide behind the soy sauce bottle on the table.
mini Sumikkogurashi bubble tea plush toy San-X Japan
Tapioca
The cute colorful Tapioca are the bubbles from the popular Taiwanese bubble tea drink. They are left behind when the tea is finished, because most people don’t eat all the bubbles. There are always a couple of bubbles together as several ones are left over.
Sumikkogurashi glitter clip peg green seaweed
Zassou
The cute green seaweed is left behind as decoration on the plate. He is very cheerful and has a positive attitude. His dream is to be part of a pretty flower bouquet made by a florist.
San-X Notepad drawing book Sumikkogurashi stacked animals
Hokori
The happy little grey dust ball is super light and sometimes flies through the air. But he can be found in the corner or under the sofa as well.
Sumikkogurashi glitter clip peg white polar bear
Furoshiki
The pink wrapping cloth Furoshiki was used by polar bear Shirokuma when he ran away from the north. He is a are a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth.
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recently visited Japan and fell in love with these corner babies! In transit I lost my dust ball and I never could find the tapiocas pink, yellow and blue! Can you please help me
are these all of them or are there more
I believe there is at least one more. I have seen a blue character floating around but I cannot find its name. I think it is a whale or dolphin, at least a marine creature of some sort. Would love some information on that character! But this list is wonderful and so so cute!
The blue thing is a lizard.
The blue lizard’s dream home is in the deep sea and it wants to be the loch ness monster. I really love Sumikko Gurashi- sorry if this isn’t perfect i am Japanese. 🙂
The blue ones name is Tokage????
Ps: what’s the name of the shrimp tempura that commonly stays with tonkatsu?
they are really cute
Aren’t there more? Like I know a friend who taught me this series, and she has in her collection a little slug, an owl, and more.
There is also a snail, a blue lizard and a blue and white volcano triangle thingy. Sorry!
This is so sad T^T you forgot Tokage a lizard, my favourite character T^T whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
I’ve cried enough today my eyes are so sore.. first because i was supposed to get 2 kittens but i’m getting them in 2 days and second… i just cried dunno why tho T^T please include Tokage
but the rest is really good im taking notes down :3 thanks for the website tho <3