Button Nose
Strawberry jam-making expert whose charm point is a nose like a small button
A Sanrio character born in 1977 and adapted into anime in 1985. A master of strawberry jam making, delivering energy and kindness.
Quotes
- Strawberry jam that delivers energy to everyone, please enjoy!
- My small button-like nose is my trademark
- Kindness is the magic that connects the world
Trivia
- The name origin is from the naming in 'HELLO KITTY GAZETTE'.
- First appearance in Ichigo Newspaper October 1, 1978 issue.
- Handled Sanrio's first character goods targeted at adult women.
- A directly operated store modeled after Strawberry House existed in Denenchofu.
- Character design for the anime version was handled by Shigeru Yamamoto.
- Setting where eating the jam energizes anyone.
Alternate names
Button Nose
Trish
Button-chan
Button-chan
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- January 5
- Birth year
- 1977
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Petite and cute girl character. A small nose like a round button is distinctive.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Small round button-like nose
- Gentle expression
- Strawberry-themed clothing
- Iconic items
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- Strawberry jam jar
- Strawberry hair accessory
- Cookies
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Kind and energetic personality. Kind to everyone, a master strawberry jam maker who cheers up those around her.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Energetic
- Helpful
- Considerate
- Cheerful
- Motto
- Making everyone smile is my happiness
- Talents
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- Master of strawberry jam making
- Mysterious power to heal injuries
- Creating an atmosphere that cheers people up
- Skills
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- Cooking
- Making handmade sweets
- Plant care
- Motivation
- To deliver energy and happiness to everyone through beloved strawberry jam
- Habits
- Becomes beaming with smiles when making strawberry jam
- Favorite foods
- Strawberries, Cookies, Strawberry jam
- Hobbies
- Jam making, Sweets making, Relaxing in the flower field
- Favorite colors
- Pink, Red, White
History
- Backstory
- Born in Character Kingdom, a kind and energetic girl. Popular in the area as a master strawberry jam maker. The jam has a mysterious power that energizes anyone who eats it. She can also heal injuries of the strawberries in the strawberry field.
- Debut date
- January 1, 1977
- Work title
- Sanrio Characters
Birth as a character
- Significant event
- Birth as a character
- Description
- Designed and created by Sanrio employee Masayo Hirose in 1977.
Women's goods expansion
- Significant event
- Women's goods expansion
- Description
- From 1983, character goods targeted at adult women were launched.
Denenchofu Strawberry House opening
- Significant event
- Denenchofu Strawberry House opening
- Description
- On December 1, 1983, a directly operated store modeled after Button Nose's Strawberry House opened. It closed on December 25, 2011.
TV anime broadcast
- Significant event
- TV anime broadcast
- Description
- From October 9, 1985, 'Dream Star Button Nose' was aired on 13 national stations. Sanrio's first TV anime series.
Picture book publication
- Significant event
- Picture book publication
- Description
- In December 1985, 'Button Nose's Gift' was published by Sanrio.
Relationships
Sanrio Characters
Sanrio Characters: mascot
Media appearances
Dream Star Button Nose
Anime / Protagonist
October 9, 1985 to April 19, 1986, produced by Asahi Broadcasting national network
Button Nose Character Goods
Merchandise / Mascot
From 1983
Voice cast and creators
Masayo Hirose
- Creator name
- Masayo Hirose
- Role
- Character designer
Sanrio
- Creator name
- Sanrio
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Button Nose Plush
- Item name
- Button Nose Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Button Nose Stationery Set
- Item name
- Button Nose Stationery Set
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular