Gudetama

Lazy egg character

A lazy egg character with no motivation. Appears in TV show segments and live-action dramas, gaining popularity both in Japan and overseas as a Sanrio character.

Quotes

  • Not trying hard is the best, it's tiring
  • Stop it, it's tiring...
  • If you pour soy sauce, I'll cheer up
  • Today feels so tiring...
  • I don't want to do anything anymore

Trivia

  • Priketsu (perky butt) is the biggest charm point and popular feature.
  • Various cooking form Gudetamas exist, such as hard-boiled, rock, Gure-tama, etc.
  • Gudetama is set as an unfertilized egg shipped daily, with no gender or birthday set.
  • Gudetama's speech ending and tone use the Hokkaido dialect 'yamere'.
  • In 2014, temporarily banned from Sanrio Puroland, but returned to events after lift.
  • Enjoys fanatical popularity overseas, expanded in Taiwan, China, Korea, USA, etc.

Alternate names

GUDETAMA Gudetama-san Darii~ Egg Nisetama-san Gyudechama

Tags

Sanrio Egg character Laid-back type Cute Yuru-chara Merchandise expansion Live-action drama Anime Overseas popularity Collaborations

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Profile

Species
Egg
Birthday
Every day
Birth year
2013

Appearance

Overall appearance
A yellow egg character with a limp and floppy appearance. Its perky butt is the charm point. Derivative forms exist with different appearances depending on cooking state or type.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Yellow
Distinguishing features
  • Unmotivated-looking eyes
  • Perky butt (priketsu)
  • State wrapped in eggshell
Iconic items
  • Soy sauce
  • Eggshell
  • Lying down pose
  • Panko-covered Rock Gudetama
  • Hard-boiled style eyebrows

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Laid-back
Detailed personality
Lazily floppy without motivation, but occasionally utters sharp sarcasm or spot-on comments about modern society. Proficient at PC and smartphone operation. Usually lazy and averse to hassle, but resonates with fans.
Keywords
  • Laziness
  • Laid-back type
  • Sarcastic
  • Relatability
  • Humor
  • Cute
  • Own pace
Motto
Not trying hard is the best, it's tiring
Talents
  • Smartphone/PC operation
  • Exceptional laid-back expression
  • Adaptation to various cooking forms
  • Social satire remarks
Skills
  • Lying down greeting
  • Spoiled technique begging for soy sauce
  • Abundant variations in character changes
Motivation
To live loosely without motivation
Habits
Uses the Hokkaido dialect 'yamere' as a catchphrase. Begs for favorite soy sauce and sulks if not given.
Favorite foods
Soy sauce, Raw egg on rice, Fried foods (panko-coated, etc.)
Disliked situations
Being told to try hard, Being forced, Excessive expectations

History

Backstory
Designer Amy got the idea while eating an egg dish, noticing the unmotivated look of the egg. Born in 2013 as a character embodying modern economic downturn and youth apathy. Various egg forms and derivative characters with different personalities also emerged.
Debut date
2013
Work title
Sanrio Characters

2nd place in Edible Character General Election

Significant event
2nd place in Edible Character General Election
Description
Gained 2nd place in the 2013 Edible Character General Election and quickly attracted attention.

Singer debut

Significant event
Singer debut
Description
Made singer debut on November 16, 2014.

Puro Land entry ban incident

Significant event
Puro Land entry ban incident
Description
In 2014, performed unauthorized greetings multiple times, resulting in temporary entry ban. Later lifted, with live show appearances resuming.

Live-action drama streaming start

Significant event
Live-action drama streaming start
Description
In December 2022, Sanrio's first live-action drama 'Gudetama ~How Far to Find Mom~' began streaming on Netflix.

Relationships

Nisetama-san

Gudetama's fantasized human-like form. A young man who performs contemporary dance moves.

Shakipiyo

Energetic chick hatched from a fertilized egg. Tries to forcibly draw out Gudetama's motivation.

Gyudechama

Gudetama cutely breed-improved through Nisetama-san's efforts.

Gure-tama

Delinquent-type Gudetama apparently past expiration date. Body turns black with rough speech.

Satoru

Best friend

Frequently encounters Gudetama; college student who shares lack of motivation.

Yuri

Sibling

Satoru's little sister. Dotes on Gudetama by dressing it up, etc.

Yuuto

Friend

Satoru's friend and Yuri's crush.

Sanrio Characters

Sanrio Characters: mascot

Media appearances

Gudetama Short Anime (Asa Chan! segment)

Anime / Protagonist

2014~

Gudetama: The Movie Show

Movie / Protagonist

Touch! Gudetama

Game / Protagonist

Streaming started 2015

Korokoro Gudetama

Game / Protagonist

Streaming started 2017

Gudetama Quest

Game / Protagonist

Streaming started 2018

Hot Gudetama Rice

Game / Protagonist

Streaming started 2022

Gudetama Live-action Drama 'Gudetama ~How Far to Find Mom~'

Movie / Protagonist

2022 Netflix streaming

Seibu Railway 30000 series Gudetama Smile Train

Event / Mascot

2018 limited period

Voice cast and creators

Shunsuke Takeuchi

Voice actor
Shunsuke Takeuchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action drama, voices all 24 characters
Notes
Voice for all Gudetama characters

Hoshiran Fukushima

Voice actor
Hoshiran Fukushima
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action drama Shakipiyo

Sei'ya (Shimofuri Stars)

Voice actor
Sei'ya (Shimofuri Stars)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action drama Tamago Sushi

Soshina (Shimofuri Stars)

Voice actor
Soshina (Shimofuri Stars)
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action drama Gure-tama

Amy

Creator name
Amy
Role
Character designer

Sanrio

Creator name
Sanrio
Role
Original author

Related goods

Gudetama plush

Item name
Gudetama plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Gudetama necklace, ring (K18 jewelry)

Item name
Gudetama necklace, ring (K18 jewelry)
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

Gudetama Smile Train (merch and wrapping event)

Item name
Gudetama Smile Train (merch and wrapping event)
Category
unknown
Availability
Limited

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