Pochacco

White sports-loving dog character

A white sports-loving boy dog. A popular character with many friends despite being full of curiosity and clumsy.

Quotes

  • Sometimes taking detours is necessary in life too
  • My dream is to eat lots of banana ice cream

Trivia

  • Rare birthday setting of February 29th in a leap year
  • 5 consecutive wins in Strawberry Newspaper popularity polls from 1991 to 1995
  • Serves as image character for multiple banks and companies
  • Appears in costume in live shows at Sanrio Puroland
  • Appears in 1992 Famicom game Sanrio Cup Ponpon Valley
  • Character name derives from chubby body shape

Alternate names

Pochacco Pochacco The Yorimichi Dog Pochami (childhood friend) Choppi (best friend)

Tags

Sanrio character Dog Sports lover Character merchandise Cute Leap year baby Strawberry Newspaper Friendship Anime character Popular character

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Profile

Species
Dog
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 29
Birth year
1989

Appearance

Overall appearance
A dog with white fur that can walk on two legs. Chubby appearance that's adorable.
Height
4 large cups of banana ice cream
Weight
3 ghost carrots from the carrot field in Fluffy Town
Eye color
Black
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Chubby body shape
  • Bipedal walking
  • Gentle expression
Iconic items
  • Sports wear
  • Skateboard
  • Banana ice cream

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Full of curiosity
Detailed personality
Active and sociable but clumsy. A bit nosy, tends to take detours, but that's why he has many friends.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Full of curiosity
  • Clumsy
  • Sociable
  • Mischievous
  • Dreamy
Motto
Sometimes taking detours is necessary in life too
Talents
  • Good at all sports
  • Good sense of balance
  • Good at jumping
Skills
  • Skateboarding
  • Walking
  • Making friends
Motivation
Eating lots of banana ice cream
Habits
Often taking detours
Favorite foods
Banana ice cream
Hobbies
Skateboard, Walks
Favorite places
Fluffy Town, Carrot field
Weather
Warm spring days, Refreshing summer days

History

Backstory
Born in Ugulis Yokocho on the outskirts of Fluffy Town. Named 'Pochacco' because of his chubby appearance. Curious, clumsy, and nosy personality. Loves banana ice cream and dreams of eating it almost every day. Although a bipedal dog, he sometimes trips over his feet. Makes many friends while taking detours.
Debut date
1989-10
Work title
Sanrio Characters

Sanrio Character Grand Prix 1st place for 5 consecutive years

Significant event
Sanrio Character Grand Prix 1st place for 5 consecutive years
Description
From 1991 to 1995, won 1st place for 5 consecutive years in the Strawberry Newspaper reader poll event. An achievement on par with Cinnamoroll.

Pochacco's Jack and the Beanstalk / Pochacco's Exciting Birthday animated

Significant event
Pochacco's Jack and the Beanstalk / Pochacco's Exciting Birthday animated
Description
Starred as the lead in Sanrio World Masterpiece Theater series original videos.

Appointed as image character for Yachiyo Bank

Significant event
Appointed as image character for Yachiyo Bank
Description
Served as image character for multiple financial institutions starting from 2000.

Appointed as image character for Musashino Bank

Significant event
Appointed as image character for Musashino Bank
Description
Appointed as image character for Musashino Bank from October 2021.

Over 30 years of character development and diverse merchandise

Significant event
Over 30 years of character development and diverse merchandise
Description
Maintained popularity over the long term and continues to be loved by fans.

Relationships

Pochami

Sibling

Childhood friend, a kind and reliable girl dog

Choppi

Friend

A boy mouse born in the lotus field, best friend

Guri

Best friend

Rabbit good at carrot dishes. Sly but likable personality

P-Chans

Best friend

Chick-motif trio of sisters always by Pochacco's side

Prairies

Best friend

Childhood friends of the P-Chans, three brothers who love hide-and-seek

Mogumogu

Friend

Sleepy and quiet mole boy

Popple

Friend

Top student good at swimming, duck boy

Docchi

Friend

Clumsy frog boy

Samyu

Friend

Spoiled and gluttonous cat boy

Hapidanbui

Hapidanbui: member

Media appearances

Pochacco's Jack and the Beanstalk

Movie / Protagonist

Pochacco's Exciting Birthday

Movie / Protagonist

Sanrio Cup Ponpon Valley

Game / Protagonist

July 17, 1992, Famicom

Sanrio Puroland Miracle Gift Parade

Event / Mascot

Ongoing

Voice cast and creators

Mika Kanai

Voice actor
Mika Kanai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Many media appearances

Junko Akezumi

Voice actor
Junko Akezumi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Hello Kitty's Gather! Vehicles Series

Ayumi Kita

Voice actor
Ayumi Kita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Hello Kitty Let's Learn First ○○ Series

Minoru Onoue (1st gen.), Koji Ito (2nd gen.), akiko (3rd gen.)

Creator name
Minoru Onoue (1st gen.), Koji Ito (2nd gen.), akiko (3rd gen.)
Role
Original author

Related goods

Pochacco plush

Item name
Pochacco plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Pochacco figure

Item name
Pochacco figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Pochacco stationery

Item name
Pochacco stationery
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

Pochacco jewelry (bracelet, earrings)

Item name
Pochacco jewelry (bracelet, earrings)
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

Pochacco Cafe exclusive goods

Item name
Pochacco Cafe exclusive goods
Category
Food
Availability
Limited

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