Believe it or not, Mario wasn't Nintendo's first mascot. Diskun got his start in Japan but remained there, and he's still ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. The JRPG genre has undergone several changes and reforms over time, ...

Lufel, the newest mascot, is stylish but still needs time to shine. Teddie from Persona 4 is loyal but can be overbearing with his puns. Koromaru in Persona 3 is a simple, charming dog with a strong ...

Mascot characters are a staple of animated Japanese media, like game series and anime or manga. These are typically anthropomorphized animal-like creatures or monsters, that are cute and marketable, ...