01Get noticed

Majo-san

Kracie

Nerunerunerune

  • Food & dining
  • SNS
  • Advertising
  • Events
  • Transport & outdoor media

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YataLogic’s analysis

The key point of this case

Use participant ideas consistently across media, allowing photographers and posters to spread them further.

From official information

Officially documented uses

  • Has appeared in commercials since launch; redesign ideas were solicited in 2025.
  • In 2026, the new design appeared in commercials, social media, outdoor media and experiential events.
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Roles identified by YataLogic

The character’s job

Use participant ideas consistently across media, allowing photographers and posters to spread them further.

Application ideas from YataLogic

How could another business apply this?

Invite customers to submit costume ideas, then use selected designs in stores, on social media and in videos.

Where is it used?

  • • Has appeared in commercials since launch; redesign ideas were solicited in 2025.
  • • In 2026, the new design appeared in commercials, social media, outdoor media and experiential events.

What could you measure?

These are example measures for your own application, not reported performance figures from the featured company.

  • New contacts
  • Advertising recognition
  • Correct brand identification
  • Character awareness

Sources

Source checked: 2026-09-01

Status documented in the source: Ongoing / 40th anniversary initiative

Consider your own business

What job could a character do for your business?

Found a relevant example? Identify your current challenge and the job you would like a character to do.

Apply these ideas to your business

Together, we consider the character’s job based on your business, customers and use situations.

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These cases do not prove effects caused by a character alone. Officially documented uses are presented separately from YataLogic’s analysis of their roles.

Names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. YataLogic has organized these applications from public information; inclusion does not imply a partnership or endorsement by any featured company or organization. Linked originals may be in Japanese or another language.

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