Hatchii (ハッチー) is a fictional character which serves as the mascot for Nagoya Municipal Subway.
| Hatchii ハッチー | |
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| First appearance | August 1, 2002 |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Shachihoko |
| Gender | Unknown |
| Occupation | Nagoya Municipal Subway |
| Nationality | Japanese |
Inspiration edit
Nagoya Municipal Subway adopted the character named Hatchii to commemorate their 80th year of operation on August 1, 2002.[1] The character has a human form wearing the uniform of an employee of Nagoya City Subway, with the head of a Shachihoko, a mythical character which is often used to represent Nagoya. In particular, Nagoya Castle is famous for its large, golden figures of Shachihoko. The name is a combination of the "shachi" in Shachihoko and the "hachi" in Maruhachi, which is the official symbol of Nagoya.[2]
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External links edit
- Hatchii's official web page (in Japanese)