Mascot Character
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Mon 2007/01/08 09:04
I've always wanted to have a mascot character for this site since the dawn of time and when I first met Yuko Azami I knew it was time to create one.
Here is the first draft of a character who you will see dotted around the site in the future - the final version will look different and am currently working with Yuko-san on development.
I dont have a name for her yet and thats where I need your help. If you have some suggestions then please submit them. I already have developed a few costumes and poses but if you have any suggestions, please let me know ^^
And yes - you will see her dressed appropriately for each of the main categories of this site including Idol , gundam and Stormtrooper ^^;
Here is the first draft of a character who you will see dotted around the site in the future - the final version will look different and am currently working with Yuko-san on development.
I dont have a name for her yet and thats where I need your help. If you have some suggestions then please submit them. I already have developed a few costumes and poses but if you have any suggestions, please let me know ^^
Update on 2007/01/08: New drafts
Worked on the uniform and eyes. Not sure which set of eyes to go for yet.And yes - you will see her dressed appropriately for each of the main categories of this site including Idol , gundam and Stormtrooper ^^;
Diego in Milano
She's lovely!! What do you think abaut ばねのにおい name? ( i use a google translator, i hope it's right. I don't know if this name exist in Japanese: "spring scent") Hi!
(ID #42747) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Eleutheria (Registered on 2006/12/30 10:06)
With the greatest respect to the poster below, I must disagree. "Bane" can be the pronunciation for "Corpse". Perhaps some pun on "Choo"? Choo-chan?
(ID #42748) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Haruhi? x_x No idea. Not bad sketch = )
(ID #42750) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
daydreaming and planning to take over the world
Hi, well I've a crush for the name KURUMI.....from the anime (chobbits'like) It sound sweet, tough, lovely and ....... (hey sound like I'm in love...where's my dvd..........^'^.)
(ID #42752) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Tiny Red Man in シンガポール
the moment i saw her, the name misaki appeared out of noway..might be cos of her appearance in some anime/manga.. will she be in meido costume? and in bikinis like those in the idols section?
(ID #42753) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
erGuiri in Las Palmas, Canary Islands
I hope you dress her up in something that is NOT a girl school uniform, I expect something more original from you... stormtrooper without helmet or anything.
(ID #42754) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
David -M- in France, Strasbourg
Hum, maybe you should do a mix between mecha/cyborg and cute girl figure, like Gunmm (Alita battle Angel) or something like this. Cause you speak about a lot of thing, not only figurine.
(ID #42755) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Nice looking character! Very well designed and drawn, though it does look a bit generic. Maybe its the style or the costume... I think Choo is a good name as well. Or Chu perhaps. Sounds a bit like Chii, which we usually associate with femininity thanks to chobits. If ever you fancy seeing this (or a SD version) in 3d, I could perhaps give it a shot!
(ID #42756) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gaspard de Coligny
My vote goes for a cross over stormtrooper/ japanese schoolgirl. A little the same way as the Gundam--- elegante or precieuse, don't remember the name but the one with long hairs, cute ribbon and miniskirt.
(ID #42758) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Software Developer
I find Chuu-chan (or Choo-chan) great too ! It may be nice if she wears some kind of armor or big weapons ^^
(ID #42760) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
hold on...you/Danny drew that.. YOU/DANNY-CHOO DREW THAT?!! man now i feel like a loser since Danny's a know-how-to-do-them-all... >3< lol anyway, stick with the current design. it's good. there's a chinese idiom '弄巧成拙', meaning trying to make sth better but end up making it worse... as for the name...no suggestions.
(ID #42761) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Policy & Research Officer
the name that instantly came to mind was "chuu" as for add-ons ... I would say maybe neko-mimis ... or maybe a chibii version for later developments
(ID #42762) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Student
Wow, beautiful drawings!!:D Is it really done by you Danny? Its so good to be multi-talented. Btw, the name chuu seems okay to me too:D
(ID #42763) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
gensu
Chuu-chans signature pose could be blowing a kiss to the camera. Maybe with a wink. Sort of a variation on the standard hi-mi-tsu pose.
(ID #42764) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
p7m13
Oh my gosh! YOU drew HER? Your drawings skills rock man! :D
(ID #42765) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
And another very good idea from you, Danny (and your friend too, this time!)!! I like this character. I wonder if you will do something special like make her "answer" the FAQ section, give her a a bio, an own personality, a personal gallery and so on. I hope she would appear often, in various poses and expressions, in normal, mini (Who said "miniskirt"?! lol), SD/mighty modes, etc., but I would truly enjoy some cosplay (as in wearing very famous outfits from other anime/game characters. That would be top-notch!! -My favorite (Old-school gamer, yes) RPG girls are Nina from Breath of Fire II, Riesz from Seiken Densetsu 3 and Mint from Tales of Phantasia... Even if I prefer bigger eyes-). Brainstorming, brainstorming, yes yes. It's one of my few pasttimes. Oh by the way, I saw that the vote button disappeared when you came with all those great ideas. I sincerely wish your site didn't plummet in the blog charts!! If you ever need ideas/suggestions, I would really be happy to help, and I'm very often online! Keep up the good job and... Later! Take care!!
(ID #42766) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
anime/cosplay events organizer
kawaii~ :3 you draw that? that's one cute moe character ^^
(ID #42768) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
mikes in hong kong
maybe you should mix in some stormtrooper or gundam stuff, since theres so much of it on this site.
(ID #42770) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
King of the World
Her hips seem slightly thin. compared to her bustline anyway... Unless your into the 'big boob sailor fuku' fetish thing. just a thought.
(ID #42771) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
If you're still having a tough time finding name for her, do what I do. I search though different baby naming sites on the web for unique names. They're especially good for finding names associated with the country they originate from. I know it's quite unorthodox, but it makes the naming process a lot easier. ^^ I had a feeling you would want to develop a mascot character sooner or later. Can't wait to see how she turns out, I might try drawing her myself, if you don't mind. ^^
(ID #42772) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
hyp3r in St. Louis, MO USA
Shouldn't you have your mascot be some kind of robot or something? Or at least have a powered suit of some kind...
(ID #42773) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Film Student
I would go with what everyone's calling her- Chuu-chan sounds good. And she looks a lot like that whatshername from Kage Kara Mamoru. Lol.
(ID #42774) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
The best news ever, very cute indeed but will she appear on figure.fm too? ps: Sumo wrestling in twilight princess? Matrix mode shadow link scene is bizarre danny.
(ID #42775) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Tiny Red Man in シンガポール
am i right to say that the drawing is done by yuko azami sensei? or you learn her drawing style? cos the eyes ans skirt tat Chuu-chan have are definitely the style of yuko-san....is it nice working with her?
(ID #42776) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Your girl looks like NONO aka Bustermachine 7 from Diebuster. Well done! Not sure if you realise but my site has a mascot as well - a tripenile mango man with wings lol.
(ID #42777) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gundam Fanatic
I think a mascot is a great idea! Never really thought of it before, but it would give your site some character ya know? Im not good at names so your on your own in that department oO But definately a welcome change! ^_^
(ID #42778) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Otakurian Shen
indeed is a very skillful drawing. nice artwork ! Myself also loved to draw, but i'm really sux in drawing girl character, mostly drawing some mecha tech thingy, i'm good on those.. When you going to do the coloring up ?
(ID #42780) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42)
looks real cool Danny, what hair color are you gonna use? however imho I think it lacks a little more "Danny Choo"ism, could you ask Yuko-san to add a stormtrooper helmet or blaster. also I think shoulder length hair would suit her better. (but keep the long braids on). ^^ on the other hand, the hair thing might just be a matter of personal taste. btw I hope you don't mind me asking, but where would you use her at?
(ID #42781) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Motion Graphics Designer
she's lookin good... i guess some of the posters are right... make a few versions/themes of her ie. one in a storm trooper outfit, one in one of those mecha girls outfit and of course the obligatory ecchi bikini n__n
(ID #42783) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
It's me again...! Well, I've never been good with names, but for japanese names, I truly like Yuki, Madoka and Midori. For other names, I'm totally clueless (that is why I never invented stories). Ask someone else? XD I'm eager to see how that will progress. See you next post!
(ID #42785) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Email & Network Support/Administration
Chuu-chan sounds good. But if not, maybe Sayuri, Makoto, Yuki, or Haruhi (yes, I'm a fanboy)
(ID #42786) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Nice drawing! If you truly drew that, then your really multi talented are ya? I can't even draw stick figures properly.
(ID #42787) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
ooh a mascot is a nice idea, dont forget the maid and catgirl outfits.
(ID #42789) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Random Greek words for a name? Angeion, Aerios, Haima, Eikon, Mousa. Say them like Japanese and it sounds sorta...erm. Mousa is 'a patron goddess of the arts' ._. *wiki* (Or make random names thats just random like Collia... @_@)
(ID #42790) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
NICE!... But hmmm, here's something nobody's mentioned... What if your mascot had her own little mini-mascot pet, similar to Lacus Clyne's little robot "Haro" from Gundam Seed???... Your mascot could simply be named "Dansu" (dance), and her little orange pet could be named "Chu", hopping around saying "Chu Chu". LOL!
(ID #42791) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
I think people had some decent ideas, but if she's going to be a mascot IT NEEDS TO BE TAN! Chuu-tan! INDEED! Other Suggestions: Danchu-chin (Blame the Kansai cutie from Tonagura for this one. Chiiin.) 団組みちゃん (I like word play! Maybe this one gets lost there... but on the first word in the name, think about the first three letters of your name! BAM! Cross lingual reference!) And that's all from me.
(ID #42792) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
i can't even draw a circle properly lol :) good job !
(ID #42793) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
sweeeeet
(ID #42794) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
Hmm... the name has to fit the looks of the character. Naming is kinda hard. Kizumi! Yeah it's sad, I think that's made up though. ^o^'
(ID #42796) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Hmm... a name, a name for the mascot. Well, not a well know anime character or such. Something orginal and with some thought. Maybe a name with a single kanji. It's cool if your name is a single kanji. How about a season an element or including one? Those always make nice names. how about: 夏樹 (Natsuki） 萌 (Moe) うみ was a nice suggestion Maybe these will help or give you some thoughts. I like Yuko-san sketch very much. Every mascot needs her 幸福. Maybe a cute maids outfit too.
(ID #42797) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Student
I like the sketch Yuko made. It looks good. A good hair color for her would be brown, but orange is also good since it fits with the site's color. A cute name for her would be sweet. :P
(ID #42798) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Bob-san in USA
I love the picture. I only wish I could draw half as good as that so I wouldn't have to rely on others to draw my webcomic ideas. As for a name, how about Fumi-chan?
(ID #42800) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Matt Larson in Minnesota
Love the idea of a mascot. As for a name, I couldn't think of one, but just wanted to say it looks cool. I went to the artist's site, and I was wondering if you could answer a question? On the artist's site there is a boxy barcode-type thing that I've seen on many japanese websites. Could you explain what you do with them or point me to some info please? Thanks!
(ID #42801) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
nice drawing wish i could draw like that.
(ID #42802) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
GundamJehutyKai in UK
I can't be the only one here who thought of this but that character design really reminds me of Konyaku Yuuna from Kage Kara Mamoru! Tho, it probably wouldn't be a good idea to call her Yuuna. Banana, banana banana...
(ID #42803) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
I was actally thinking when you will have your mascot characters, and was musing to myself what kinda chr will you choose, will it be a girlie one or a mecha, or perhaps a hybrid. So the answer is finally out. Chu （楚） sounds nice, perhaps chu-tan or chu-chan. which essentially is 小楚 or 楚子. Is this Chinese chr present in Japanese Kanji? When I have the time and in the mood to draw, maybe I will try to powerup and mechanized her and send to you as fanart.
(ID #42804) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
NS2D in London
Bizarre that 67% of people should vote in the negative. The drawings are good. Not rigid, but full of movement, well balanced and with good line. That 67% are incapable of objectivity or are being spiteful, either way they can be safely ignored.
(ID #42805) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Kevin in USA
wow you draw really good! i think i am a pretty decent drawer...
(ID #42806) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
TTR in BC
Is the poll asking if I'm good at drawing, or if I think Danny's good at drawing? It's kind of confusing, since the blog and question are asked in first person. I suck at drawing, like total failure, but Danny's sketches are really amazing.
(ID #42807) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Student
I'm looking forward to the new mascot! =) It's looking good so far!
(ID #42808) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Hmm... Yup, me again. Missed me? To NS2D: The poll was about personal skills in drawing, not about judging Danny's sketches! The polls are always directed to us, members, guests, etc. I think? I really wonder how you will react to all the comments and suggestions, Danny. There are some good ideas from others floating around! And I saw the update. So far so good! Well, it's been a while I didn't post a comment so I go 200% today. Lol. Anyway! Time to wander again! Bye for now! *Warps away again*
(ID #42809) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
I voted for "Erm no" since my art skills are below average. The new mascot looks nice and is coming along very nicely. Can't wait to see the final product. I especially like the few hairs standing up at the back of her head...gives is a more cute appeal. :)
(ID #42810) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Aurora (Registered on 2006/12/26 08:49)
OMG Danny you can draw that good!? now you made me choose the latter choice of the poll :
(ID #42812) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
zankoku
how about...mizuki-chan, asahina-chan, or maki-chan ...??? anyway i love the drawings.
(ID #42813) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
FinalFusion in Chicago, Illinois
How about "Dot Com" for her name? Cheesy Huh?
(ID #42814) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Lowlife
Danny, how would you and your associate feel if ero fanart of this character happened to materialize on a certain corner of the web... namely my art site. >_>
(ID #42815) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
Well since I can't make one since they all suck I decided to do the next best thing and find you a naming website: http://www.babynames.com/Names/search_result.php It's already done for you Danny. But if you want to change it from a different country or whatever it should be easy.
(ID #42817) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
Oops, it didn't work so I'll give you a different link: http://www.babynames.com/Names/search.php Sorry. -_-'
(ID #42818) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
XCrasher in Guatemala
I like a lot the name ZUKI. What do you think.
(ID #42819) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
She looks nice & kawaii ^^ How about make some changes to her like the Wonder Festival character style, bit Xtra ordinary (just a suggestion ^^)
(ID #42820) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Eleutheria (Registered on 2006/12/30 10:06)
P.S.: This just occurred to me. Does your yearning for a mascot character betray a hidden longing for a daughter? >.>
(ID #42821) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
alphas (Registered on 2007/01/06 15:53)
1) Her colors should closely matched with orange 2) Her name should represent something about you or your website 3) There should be a icon of her face for your comments (so we can distinguish them easier)
(ID #42823) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Saeba Ryo in Shinjuku
Just stick with Chu-tan. It nice , simple, easy to remember, and easy on the ears. If any of the big companies (eg Alter, GSC, MF, Kotobukiya etc) ever decide to make a PVC for her I'll be preordering.
(ID #42825) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
.NET/Web Developer
I'm bad at givin