Gray Children

Faceless mob mascot fan nickname

A mob mascot character without a drawn face, engaged in labor and casting shadows over the story, a mysterious existence. Among fans, it is affectionately called 'Gray Children' or 'Office Glico-chan'.

Trivia

  • No official name; fans call them 'Gray Children' or 'Office Glico-chan'.
  • Depicted as background characters engaged in work like sticker pasting.
  • Pajama Parties is a group of some Gray Children wearing pajamas.
  • In the 'Okame Arc,' appears wearing a mask in a believer-like form.
  • Appears frequently in anime backgrounds and end credits, exuding presence.

Alternate names

Gray Child Office Glico-chan Mobkawa Gray Children

Tags

Chiikawa Mob Character Mascot Worker Gray Children Pajama Parties Fan Nickname SNS Origin Anime Dark Fantasy

Profile

Species
Mob Mascot

Appearance

Overall appearance
Body color is dark tones such as bluish gray, with no face drawn. Same body shape and proportions as Chiikawa and others, but ear and tail shapes differ by individual. There are also Gray Children in pajamas without faces as members of Pajama Parties.
Height
Same height as Chiikawa and others
Hair color
Gray
Distinguishing features
  • No expressionless face drawn
  • Ear and tail shapes differ by individual
  • All gray, dark tones
Iconic items
  • Uniform pajamas (Pajama Parties)
  • Labor equipment (sashigo, etc.)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Non-individual
Detailed personality
Little distinctive personality or emotional expression, acts as a mob. Engages in labor, sometimes serving as the story's background or shading. Gains depth through fan analysis, and despite being expressionless, is loved in the community.
Keywords
  • Mysterious
  • Mob
  • Worker
  • Expressionless
  • Fan Nickname
  • Serene
  • Shadowy Presence
Talents
  • Ability to work quietly
  • Group action
  • Cooperativeness
Skills
  • Various labor (sticker pasting, etc.)
Motivation
Not explicitly stated, but engaged in labor.

History

Backstory
The character name is a fan-given nickname; no individual names in the original work, appears as background or worker. Functions as a symbolic presence of societal mobs.
Debut date
unknown
Work title
Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute
Media type
Manga

First Appearance

Significant event
First Appearance
Description
Depicted as a faceless mob in the work's background or labor scenes.

Pajama Parties Formation

Significant event
Pajama Parties Formation
Description
Some Gray Children treated as a group in pajamas, appearing in live events, etc.

Anime Adaptation

Significant event
Anime Adaptation
Description
Appears frequently in anime end credits and backgrounds, gaining fan popularity.

Okame Arc Appearance

Significant event
Okame Arc Appearance
Description
Appears wearing an 'okame' mask in a believer-like form, involved in key story elements.

Relationships

Chiikawa

Colleague

Engages in the same work at labor sites, a close presence at work sites.

Usagi

Colleague

Some interaction with parts of Pajama Parties, etc.

Hachiware

Colleague

Also a worker, often acts together.

Pajama Parties

Pajama Parties: unknown

Labor's Armor-san Entourage

Labor's Armor-san Entourage: unknown

Media appearances

Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute

Manga / Supporting

January 2020 -

Chiikawa

Anime / Supporting

April 4, 2022 - March 2025 (Season 1)

Voice cast and creators

武藤志織、森友莉世、増田里紅、小島菜々恵、池田華子、法元明菜、玉城仁菜、大名由夏、他

Voice actor
武藤志織、森友莉世、増田里紅、小島菜々恵、池田華子、法元明菜、玉城仁菜、大名由夏、他
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version
Notes
Mob voices handled by multiple voice actors

Nagano

Creator name
Nagano
Role
Original author

Yuki Asakura

Creator name
Yuki Asakura
Role
Character designer

Doga Kobo

Creator name
Doga Kobo
Role
Animation studio

Kodansha

Creator name
Kodansha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Gray Children Mascot Figure

Item name
Gray Children Mascot Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Pajama Parties Goods

Item name
Pajama Parties Goods
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular