Badtz-Maru - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Ore-sama deserves a special award.
Of course, Ore-sama is special.
I'll have the sofa made king-size.

Trivia

The name sometimes uses the ×○ symbol.
Popular not only in Japan but also in North America and Taiwan.
Selected as the mascot character for the 2006 FIBA Basketball World Championship.
Stars in and appears in multiple shows at Sanrio Puroland stage.
The spiky standing hairstyle is set with a hairdryer every day.
Has a family setting with a sister and twin siblings.

Alternate names

ばつ丸 BAD BADTZ-MARU Badtz-Maru

Profile

Species: Penguin
Gender: Male
Birthday: April 1
Birth year: 1993

Appearance

Overall appearance: A small penguin with a distinctive spiky tuft of fur standing up, a black body, and large eyes.
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Unique spiky crest of hair standing up

Black body color

Large round eyes
Iconic items: Black hat (father's image)

×○ symbol

Promide collection

High-end sushi from Ginza

Poly Paris Ramen

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Mischievous
Detailed personality: Contrary and a bit tsundere personality. Likes villains and bad behavior, confident in his own style, dreams of becoming a president.
Keywords: Mischievous

Contrary

Tsundere

Prankster

Confident

Curious

Aspires to be president
Talents: Entertains those around with comical pranks

Humor that entertains those around

Stands out as a villain character
Skills: Collecting promides

Styling hair with a hairdryer every day

Maintaining friendly relationships as a boyfriend
Motivation: To become a president in the future. To be recognized for his own individuality.
Habits: Catchphrase uses the first-person 'Ore (sama)'. Hairstyle is styled with a hairdryer every day.
Favorite foods: High-end sushi from Ginza, Poly Paris Ramen, Grilled fish, Anko-filled manju, Yokan
Hobbies: Collecting promides of villain stars, Impersonations, Writing a diary, Walking, Gardening (friend Good Hanamaru's hobby, but related)
Favorite places: Gorgeous Town, Oahu, Hawaii
Favorite colors: Black

History

Backstory: Character development began in 1992, and it was born the following year in 1993 as Sanrio's first villain character. A penguin boy born in Gorgeous Town, Oahu, Hawaii, mischievous on one hand but also sociable. Father is a gang boss wearing a black hat, mother is an education-focused mom. Lives with pet crocodile "Pochi," and has sister "Badtz Tsunko" and twin siblings "Badtz Twins." Appears at Sanrio Puroland, served as mascot for the 2006 FIBA Basketball World Championship, and more. In the 2010s, became a member of the character unit "Hapidanbui," appearing in merchandise and stage shows.
Debut date: 1993
Work title: Sanrio Characters

Debut

Significant event: Debut
Description: Debuted in 1993 as Sanrio's first villain character and began merchandise sales.

Basketball World Championship Mascot

Significant event: Basketball World Championship Mascot
Description: Selected as the official mascot for the 2006 FIBA Basketball World Championship.

Hapidanbui Formation

Significant event: Hapidanbui Formation
Description: Became a member of the boys' character unit 'Hapidanbui' in 2020.

High-priced Platinum Necklace Release

Significant event: High-priced Platinum Necklace Release
Description: On April 28, 2020, a high-end platinum 950 necklace was released by U-Treasure, becoming a topic.

Lead Stage Show

Significant event: Lead Stage Show
Description: From 1997 to 2001, starred in the Sanrio Puroland stage production 'Panic in Sanrio Town ~Badtz-Maru's Counterattack~'.

Relationships

Badtz's Dad (Father)

Father

Super optimistic gang boss wearing a black hat and black suit. Can't stand up to Badtz-Maru but is respected by the neighborhood. Hobby is pachinko.

Mama

Mother

Super education-focused mom who dotes on Badtz-Maru. Cooking is her hobby, and she is diligent in disciplining Badtz-Maru.

Badtz Tsunko

Sibling

Badtz-Maru's sister who is mischievous. Attends a prestigious school and takes ballet lessons. Has also made a singing debut.

Badtz Twins

Sibling

Twin siblings. Cunning beyond Badtz-Maru, possess the art of duplication.

Pochi

Pet

Badtz-Maru's pet crocodile. Carefree and easygoing but good friends with Badtz-Maru.

Good Hanamaru

Best friend

Childhood friend and top student white seal. Understands Badtz-Maru well and they help each other as good friends.

Ijūin Pandaba

Friend

Panda girl who gets along well with Badtz-Maru and sometimes pulls pranks together.

Hapidanbui

Hapidanbui: member

Media appearances

Badtz-Maru's My Pochi is the World's Best

Movie / Protagonist

1996 Sanrio Anime Festival screening

Hello Kitty and Badtz-Maru

Anime / Supporting

Kitties Paradise series

Anime / Supporting

Original・II・Gold・Fresh・PLUS・peace

Panic in Sanrio Town ~Badtz-Maru's Counterattack~

Stage play / Protagonist

Performed 1997-2001

Original Video Series

Protagonist

Badtz-Maru's I Am a Top Student, Male Courage and Consideration

Voice cast and creators

Fujiko Takimoto

Voice actor: Fujiko Takimoto
Language: Japanese
Version or series: My Pochi is the World's Best

Masashi Sugawara

Voice actor: Masashi Sugawara
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Badtz-Maru's Papa role

Tomi Eda Kataoka

Voice actor: Tomi Eda Kataoka
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Badtz-Maru's Mama role

Ikue Ōtani

Voice actor: Ikue Ōtani
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Badtz Tsunko, Badtz Twins, Pochi

Hisato Inoue

Creator name: Hisato Inoue
Role: Original author

Hisato Inoue (original), Kaori Harada (current)

Creator name: Hisato Inoue (original), Kaori Harada (current)
Role: Character designer

Related goods

Badtz-Maru Platinum 950 Necklace

Item name: Badtz-Maru Platinum 950 Necklace
Category: Accessory
Availability: Limited

Badtz-Maru Plush Toy

Item name: Badtz-Maru Plush Toy
Category: Plush or doll
Availability: Regular

Badtz-Maru Stationery Set

Item name: Badtz-Maru Stationery Set
Category: Stationery
Availability: Regular

Find Badtz-Maru goods