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The Official Mascot

A Communicator Nurturing New Relationships Between Humans and Nature

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Tunku Tunku
Profile
From the far reaches of the galaxy, a curious spirit has come to our planet,
captivated by its inherent beauty. Its name is Tunku Tunku.
Tunku Tunku resonates with the feelings of all living things, especially plants, and communicates their emotions to humans.
When the Earth is healthy, Tunku Tunku dances and makes flowers bloom with happiness.
When the Earth is polluted, Tunku Tunku becomes sad and loses energy.
Witnessing how this planet faces numerous challenges like environmental destruction and pollution,
Tunku Tunku has made a vow to connect humans with nature.
Characteristics
Personality: Loves enchanting and exciting things
Special Skill: Can understand the feelings of various living creatures and objects
Habit: Often tries to break free from boundaries with overwhelming curiosity
Dream: To connect everyone’s feelings and foster harmony among all
About the Name
The name Tunku Tunku represents the harmonious connection and resonance between humans and all forms of life.
Through this mascot, we hope to spread the importance of humans rekindling their imagination and sense of harmony with all living things.

Story

  • Dear Friends on Earth,

  • Dear Friends on Earth,

    Have you noticed?

    Spirits reside in everything, including stones, flowers, insects…even the wind.
    We are those spirits.

    In this vast space, countless things are born at every moment.
    And within each one of them, we live and breathe.

    And we all share our feelings, experiencing what others feel as if it were our own.

    We delight in the many sensations—
    the gentle caress, the tickling touch,
    the comforting embrace, the warming presence—
    as they swirl around us.

  • We spirits stay side by side until we find a place to live.

    When one of us succeeds in finding a home,
    we feel their excitement from afar,
    and our hearts flutter with joy and anticipation.

    One day, I became so overwhelmed with excitement
    that I literally popped out from the group,
    even though I hadn’t found a proper place to dwell yet!

    The reason for this overpowering feeling? “Earth.”

    I felt all the emotions radiating from this planet,
    and I knew I had to learn more about it.

  • Concerned friends gifted me a small globe as a temporary home during my solo journey.

    They crafted this envisioning a beautiful planet.

  • And when I finally arrived on Earth,
    I discovered something incredible.

    Earth is home to countless living beings,
    beyond my wildest dreams.

    And these innumerable lives are interconnected,
    thriving together.

    But those lives, those connections, are now in danger of falling apart.

    And that’s why I thought to myself---

  • There must be something I can do
    to help bring everyone on this Earth closer together again.

    I truly feel that although they may not share the same language,
    everyone born on the same planet shares the same heart.

    One day, I hope to find my destined home here, where I can flourish with excitement and wonder with everyone.

    Who knows ... perhaps someday,
    you might find me abiding in something close to you.

  • It is with unbridled joy and fascination with your enchanted planet
    that I make your acquaintance. I am Tunku Tunku.

    Personality: Loves enchanting and exciting things
    Special Skill: Can understand the feelings of various living creatures and objects
    Habit: Often tries to break free from boundaries with overwhelming curiosity
    Dream: To connect everyone’s feelings and foster harmony among all

    I want to learn more and more about your planet, I hope we can be friends.

Creator of the official mascot
Designed by
Atsushi Makino (Movie director, Art Director)
Named by
Yae Kitahara