Tuxedo Sam - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Three years on the ice
Fall seven times get up eight
Always cool!
I don't want to end it with just one word 'nostalgic'

Trivia

Owns 365 bow ties
Height, bust, waist, hips all 100cm (character setting)
Hearing unmeasurable
Vision 2.0 in both eyes
Around 1984, personality changed to clumsy gluttonous type
In 1993, image song 'Bath Party' included on CD

Alternate names

Tuxedosam Sam

Profile

Species: Emperor Penguin
Gender: Male
Birthday: May 12
Birth year: 1978

Appearance

Overall appearance: Vibrant blue penguin wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie. Features round eyes and dewy pupils.
Height: 100cm
Weight: Secret
Eye color: Black
Distinguishing features: Tuxedo attire

Blue body color

Round eyes
Iconic items: Bow tie (owns 365)

Tuxedo

Hat

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Laid-back
Detailed personality: Gentlemanly yet clumsy and gluttonous. Laid-back with a panicky side, claims to be active and sports-loving, endearing personality.
Keywords: Gentlemanly

Laid-back

Clumsy

Gluttonous

Panicky

Active

Sports enthusiast
Motto: Three years on the ice, fall seven times get up eight, always cool!
Talents: Fluent in English

Holds second mate license

All sports (tennis, hockey, boating)
Skills: Cooking

Cleaning

Laundry

Tidying up
Motivation: Always stay cool and entertain those around
Habits: Struggles to put on pants
Favorite foods: Shrimp Cocktail, Sardine Meunière, Bow tie
Hobbies: Tennis, Hockey, Boating
Favorite colors: Blue
Disliked foods: Bargain jeans

History

Backstory: Developed by Sanrio as a character in 1978. Blue penguin modeled after an emperor penguin. Initially gentlemanly with dignified serious personality, but refreshed around 1984 to include clumsy, gluttonous laid-back traits. Studied abroad in England and fluent in English. Born on Tuxedo Island in Antarctica.
Debut date: 1980
Work title: Sanrio Characters

First 3D character merchandise sale

Significant event: First 3D character merchandise sale
Description: In March 1982, launched Japan's first full-fledged 3D character merchandise, instantly gaining popularity.

No. 1 in Sanrio Character Popularity Poll

Significant event: No. 1 in Sanrio Character Popularity Poll
Description: Won 1st place in the 1985 popularity poll.

Selected as Hapidanbui member

Significant event: Selected as Hapidanbui member
Description: In 2020, merchandise rollout activated again as member of boys' character unit 'Hapidanbui'.

Engagement and wedding ring release

Significant event: Engagement and wedding ring release
Description: In September 2020, high-end platinum engagement and wedding rings were released.

Relationships

Pam

Sibling

Younger brother who looks just like Sam. Curious and energetic mood maker.

Tam

Sibling

Another younger brother. Spoiled, shy, airheaded soother.

Chip

Best friend

Best friend with bright energetic personality. Skilled at cooking and cleaning.

Lobstan

Friend

Slightly timid but bright hermit crab friend.

Kaniyan

Friend

Cheerful cheeky crab. Special skill is opening letters.

Hapidanbui

Hapidanbui: member

Media appearances

Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater

Anime / Supporting

Aired on CBS in 1987

Sam and Chip's Wacky Big Race

Movie / Protagonist

VHS release in 1993

Sam-chan Isn't Scared of Ghosts

Movie / Protagonist

VHS release in 1998

Hello Kitty and the Magic Apron ~Sanrio Characters Assemble!~

Game / Supporting

Kids' trading card arcade game

Voice cast and creators

Keiko Sugiyama

Voice actor: Keiko Sugiyama
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV anime version, various media

Sean Roberge

Voice actor: Sean Roberge
Language: English
Version or series: Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater

Chiaki Takei

Creator name: Chiaki Takei
Role: Original author

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Platinum 950 engagement and wedding rings

Item name: Platinum 950 engagement and wedding rings
Category: Accessory
Availability: Limited

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