Hangyodon
Sanrio character modeled after a merperson
Popular Sanrio character born in 1984, modeled after a merperson. Lonely and romantic personality.
Quotes
- No official catchphrases or quotes published for Hangyodon, but his lonely romanticist personality is the appeal.
Trivia
- Character name derives from kanji 'Half-fish rice bowl'.
- Mysterious setting of appearing when temple scroll seal broke during Halley's Comet approach.
- Achieved 3rd place in 1986 1st Sanrio Character Grand Prix.
- Appears with close friend octopus Sayuri at Sanrio Puroland.
- Active as member of character unit Hapidanbui since 2020.
- Favorites include hiyashi chuka, ebi senbei, hot pot, hot springs.
Alternate names
Hangyodon
半魚丼
Profile
- Species
- Merperson
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- March 14
- Birth year
- 1984
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Blue-green merperson character with large eyes and mouth as defining features. Fin-shaped decorations on the head, amiable appearance.
- Eye color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Large eyes
- Fin-like head
- Merperson form
- Iconic items
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- Fins
- Sayuri-chan (octopus friend)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Gets lonely easily
- Detailed personality
- Good at making people laugh with an optimistic side, but gets lonely easily and is a romanticist. Wants to be a hero but doesn't succeed easily, a lovable character.
- Keywords
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- Gets lonely
- Romanticist
- Optimistic
- Fun-loving
- Kind
- Hardworking
- Talents
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- Sense for making people laugh
- Affability
- Valuing friends
- Skills
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- Communication skills
- Humor
- Motivation
- To become a hero
- Favorite foods
- Hiyashi chuka, Ebi senbei, Hot pot dishes, Hot springs
- Hobbies
- Merchandise collecting
History
- Backstory
- Debuted by Sanrio in 1984. Setting is that the seal on a temple scroll broke when Halley's Comet approached, causing the merperson to appear. Originates from China, classified as mysterious. Lonely and caring toward friends.
- Debut date
- 1984
- Work title
- Sanrio Characters
First appearance in Ichigo Shimbun
- Significant event
- First appearance in Ichigo Shimbun
- Description
- First appeared in Ichigo Shimbun May 1985 issue (No. 207).
3rd place in 1st Sanrio Character Grand Prix
- Significant event
- 3rd place in 1st Sanrio Character Grand Prix
- Description
- Achieved 3rd place in the 1986 1st Sanrio Character Grand Prix, establishing popularity.
Hangyodon's Parallel Great Operation series aired
- Significant event
- Hangyodon's Parallel Great Operation series aired
- Description
- Original story anime series produced in the 1990s.
Joined Hapidanbui
- Significant event
- Joined Hapidanbui
- Description
- In 2020, participated in merchandise and activities as a member of Sanrio character unit Hapidanbui.
Relationships
Sumire
Sibling
Little sister from Japan, salamander form. Serious, cleaning enthusiast, competitive.
Sayuri
Best friend
Best friends, with Sayuri-chan depicted riding atop Sanrio Puroland, showcasing their bond.
Itarō
Friend
Meticulous squid, Hangyodon's companion.
Otamaro
Friend
Tadpole companion.
Kingyo-chan
Pet
Red goldfish kept by Hangyodon, with special attachment.
Hapidanbui
Hapidanbui: member
Media appearances
Hangyodon's Parallel Great Operation Series
Anime / Protagonist
1990s VHS series
Sanrio World Masterpiece Theater: Hangyodon's The Emperor's New Clothes
Anime / Protagonist
VHS ZMVZ-1268
Detective Hangyodon
Anime / Protagonist
VHS SAVV-5008
Sanrio Timenet
Game / Supporting
1998 Game Boy
Hapidanbui related merchandise
Commercial / Member
2020-
Voice cast and creators
Takashi Nakao
- Voice actor
- Takashi Nakao
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Hangyodon and drama CDs
- Notes
- Representative voice actor
Hisato Inoue
- Creator name
- Hisato Inoue
- Role
- Original author
Kaori Harada
- Creator name
- Kaori Harada
- Role
- Character Designer
Related goods
Hangyodon Platinum 950 Necklace
- Item name
- Hangyodon Platinum 950 Necklace
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Various Hapidanbui goods
- Item name
- Various Hapidanbui goods
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular