List of J.League mascots
Introduction The following is a '''list of mascots of J. League (Japan Professional Football League) teams''': '''J1 League (2022)'''TeamImageMascot(s)DescriptionHokkaido Consadole Sapporo150px Dole-kun An anthropomorphic Blakiston's fish owl; this mascot is based on the largest owl species in Japan. Kashima Antlers150px Shikao, Shikako, and Anton Three deer-like figures, derived of the city's name and shrine. Urawa Red Diamonds150px Redia, Friendia, Schale, and Diarra Four green wolf-like figures. According to the club profile, Schale and Diarra are twins who were born on the day when the team won its first J. League championship. Kashiwa Reysol150px Rey-kun Young king of sun. FC Tokyo150px Tokyo Dorompa An anthropomorphic tanuki. According to the team profile, he was born on October 1, 1998, in Tokyo's Minato Ward and has a tendency to appear and disappear quickly. He was officially introduced to the public in January 2009.Kawasaki Frontale150px Fron-ta and Warun-ta Two dolphin-like figures. Yokohama F. Marinos150px Marinos-kun and Marinosuke Two anthropomorphic seagulls. Marinosuke is Marinos's nephew. Shonan Bellmare150px King Bell I The design based on Poseidon with his trident. Shimizu S-Pulse150px Pul, Co-Pul (small shaped sidekick), Pical An anthropomorphic rabbit whose ears resemble wings; according to the team profile, they are designed to symbolize "S-Pulse players flying quickly in the field." The mascot's name is based on the English word "pal." Pical is Pul-chan's grlfriend. Nagoya Grampus150pxGrampus-kun, Grara, Grampus-kun Jr., and Grampako-chan Four orca-like figures. Grara has a red-and-white color scheme; Grampus-kun, Grampus-kun Jr., and Grampako-chan have a black-and-white color scheme. Of these four mascots, Grampus-kun is the primary character. Gamba Osaka150px Gamba Boy A boy who wears a white toga and blue cape, occasionally he also holds a lightning. Have a belt with letter P on its buckle. Today, he primarily wears Gamba Osaka's kit. Cerezo Osaka150px Lobby and Madame Lobina Two anthropomorphic wolves; they are came from Spain and Madame Lobina is Lobby's mother. Lobby is the primary character. Vissel Kobe150px Movi An anthropomorphic cow with an admiral's hat (before Crimson Group's takeover of Vissel Kobe, Movi had a Viking helmet). Sanfrecce Hiroshima150px Sancce and Frecce A pair of anthropomorphic bears.Kyoto Sanga FC150px Pursa-kun and Kotono-chan A pair of phoenixes. Their main color is purple instead of red, based on the main color of the club.Jubilo Iwata150pxJubi-kunAn anthropomorphic black-tailed flycatcher, the national bird of Shizuoka PrefectureAvispa Fukuoka150px Avi and Vivi A pair of bees. Vivi was introduced later in 2000 and they got married in 2003.Sagan Tosu150pxWintosuA European magpie, the official bird of Saga Prefecture. His color are light blue and pink, the primary colors of the club. He is also wearing a pink headband. '''J2 League (2022)'''TeamImageMascot(s)Description Vegalta Sendai150px Vegatta An anthropomorphic golden eagle. Montedio Yamagata150px Montes, Dio Montes is the god of mountain. Dio is the god of war, mountain deer-shaped. According to his backstory, he is officially 167cm tall, but as he is a god, he can be as tall as he likes. His favorite player is Diego Maradona.Yokohama FC150px Fulie-maru A bird alien-like figure. Oita Trinita150px Neetan An anthropomorphic turtle with a blue and green colour scheme. Neetan's shell is segmented in the shape of a soccer ball, and his cleats have the same design. The club's "T" logo appears on his chest, and a map of Oita Prefecture on his back. He also has little yellow wings popping out of his carapace, and winged designs by his ears. Mito HollyHock150px Holly-kun An anthropomorphic little Chinese dragon. Tochigi S.C.150px Tokky An anthropomorphic Japanese macaqueOmiya Ardija150px Ardy, Miya They are squirrels couple.JEF United Chiba150px Jeffy and Unity Two Akita dog-like figures.Tokyo Verdy Reverun A birdlike mascot, introduced in 2020; it replaced Verdy-kun, a condor-like figure, which became "honorary mascot"FC Machida Zelvia150pxZelvy-kunA crested kingfisherV-Varen Nagasaki150px Vivi-kun "V.V" A sort of cartoon mouse, similar to the design of Pixie and Dixie wearing a V-Varen Nagasaki kit and a headwear that appears to be the club's and Nagasaki Prefecture's official bird the Mandarin Duck with blue deer antlersVentforet Kofu150px Vent-kun and Foret-chan A pair of anthropomorphic Kai Ken dogs.Albirex Niigata150px Albi-kun, his wife Swan-chan, their triplets; A-kun, Lu-chan, and Bi-kun A family of swans. Based on the name of the team; Albireo is a star from constellation Cygnus (the swan) and the Latin word ''Rex'' mean king. Albi-kun and Swan-chan both wear a hat resembling a crown. Only Bi-kun is a black swan.Zweigen Kanazawa150pxGenzoA sea eagleFC RyukyuJinbe-nhoA whale shark.Fagiano Okayama150px Fagi-maru A green pheasant. Fagiano in Italian mean "pheasant".Renofa Yamaguchi FCReno-maruA lionTokushima Vortis150px Vorta-kun and Tis-chan A pair of tanukis.Iwate Grulla Morioka150pxKizuruAn anthropomorphic origami crane (''orizuru'') chosen in a voting.Blaublitz Akita150pxBlaugonAn eigh-year-old dragon. He was born in Lake Tazawa and wears #00.Thespakusatsu Gunma150px Yuto The design based on traditional Japanese lion dance figure and a little boy. His shirt number is 932, that could be read as Kusatsu in Japanese.Roasso Kumamoto150pxRoasso-kunA horse, referencing Kumamoto being well known for racing horses. Occasionally, the club also uses Kumamon, the mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture. '''J3 League (2022)'''TeamImageMascot(s)DescriptionEhime F.C.150px Ore-kun, Iyokanta, and Tamahime-chan Three anthropomorphic oranges. Of this three mascots, Ore-kun is the primary character.Giravanz Kitakyushu150px Giran A Saunders's gull. He is wearing a yellow headband and has an anchor tattoo on his right wing. Was known as Wavy before the team changed its name.SC SagamiharaGamityAn ostrichAC Nagano ParceiroLiaoh, Paruru and RaitoA trio of lions. Kataller Toyama Raika-kun The design is a combination of rock ptarmigan and Japanese serow. This mascot was created based on the mascots of two football clubs that were merged into Kataller Toyama.Gainare Tottori150px Gainaman A superhero created by Takami Akai a character designer from Yonago, TottoriKagoshima United FC150pxUnikuA breed of dog local to Kagoshima, but also looks like a cat, as he is "Yuniaku" (which is unique in Japanese).Iwaki FC150pxDoriA Futabasaurus dinosaur whose origin story was that it woke up after an 85 million year sleep. The smaller dinosaur on its head is named Harma.Matsumoto Yamaga FC150pxGans-kunA rock ptarmigan, a bird that is a symbol of Nagano Prefecture.Fujieda MYFCKettobashikozoA male bird of sorts, his name also means "kicking boy".Kamatamare SanukiSanupiA person with a bowl of udon ramen on his head.Fukushima United FC150pxFukushima HinosukeA phoenix with a headband, a jacket vest, and a katana.Vanraure HachinoheVantaA squid.YSCC Yokohama150pxHamapyDescribed by J.League International as "a Yokohama local through and through" with a boat on his head, symbolizing Yokohama being a prominent port city, with seagull wings on its back. '''Defunct Teams'''TeamImageMascot(s)Description Yokohama Flugels Tobimaru An anthropomorphic flying squirrel wearing a winged aviator helmet with goggles and Flugels' uniform.
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