Omarun

Japanese-style potty-shaped toilet aid character

A toilet aid character that is a companion to Uutan, shaped like a Japanese-style potty. It plays the role of prompting Uutan to go to the toilet and is also used as a child seat during Uutan's actual toilet times.

Trivia

  • Omarun is a character modeled after a Japanese-style potty and is also used as a child seat.
  • Plays the role of promoting Uutan's toilet habits in a fun way.
  • Voiced by Saori Higashi.
  • Appears in the program's toilet education segment, contributing to toddlers' toilet training.
  • Frequently appears together with Pōpo, Janjan, and Uutan as companions.

Alternate names

Omarun

Tags

Inai Inai Baa! Preschool program Educational program Gymnastics character Toilet aid Uutan's companion NHK

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Profile

Species
Potty-shaped mascot

Appearance

Overall appearance
A character modeled after the traditional Japanese straddle-type potty. Rounded form with a friendly design.
Distinguishing features
  • Japanese-style straddle potty shape
  • Rounded design
  • No colorful decorations
Iconic items
  • Potty-shaped body
  • Child seat function

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Cheerful and laid-back, but becomes active when interested. A friendly toilet aid that supports Uutan's toilet habits.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Cooperative
  • Gentle
  • Mascot
  • Toilet aid
Motto
Fun support for children's toilet training
Talents
  • Presence that reassures children
  • Support for toilet education
  • Promotes camaraderie with companions
Skills
  • Prompts Uutan to go to the toilet
  • Functions as a child seat
  • Communication support
Motivation
To help children develop toilet habits in a fun way

History

Backstory
A character from NHK Educational TV's 'Inai Inai Baa!'. Created to promote toilet training for Japanese toddlers, modeled after a Japanese-style potty. Appears as Uutan's companion from the 2000s onward, assisting in Uutan's toilet scenes.
Work title
Inai Inai Baa!
Media type
Anime

Debut

Significant event
Debut
Description
Appears in the program as Uutan's companion toilet aid character.

Toilet aid usage

Significant event
Toilet aid usage
Description
During Uutan's toilet use, fulfills the role as a child seat.

Long-term regular appearance

Significant event
Long-term regular appearance
Description
Active for a long period in the infant education program and beloved by viewers.

Relationships

Uutan

Teammate

Companion who advances toilet training together

Inai Inai Baa! characters

Inai Inai Baa! characters: mascot

Media appearances

Inai Inai Baa!

Anime / Supporting

1996 - present

Voice cast and creators

Saori Higashi

Voice actor
Saori Higashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Main broadcast

NHK

Creator name
NHK
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Omarun plush toy

Item name
Omarun plush toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Omarun keychain

Item name
Omarun keychain
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

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