What is Sumikko Gurashi?

by Athena Cheung (4A)

In 2012, Sumikko Gurashi became a famous anime character group from Japan. But why are they so popular? Kids like them because they are very cute and colourful. 

In 2019, Sumikko Gurashi was brought to the big screen in an animated movie that made over 12 million USD and won the Grand Prize at the Japan Character Awards.

The movie — Summiko Gurashi

Shirokuma is my favorite character from Sumikko Gurashi. I think he is adorable and his personality is very easygoing.  

Shirokuma and his best friend, Furoshiki

Furoshiki is a pink bag with white dots, and is Shirokuma’s best friend. Shirokuma holds it everywhere he goes, cherishing the bag like a good luck charm.

Penguin? is my second favorite character. He is a likeable character from Sumikko Gurashi. His whole body is light green but he has a bad memory. He also has a friend called Penguin (Real) who travels all around the world. Penguin (Real) is a blue penguin who likes fishing and souvenirs from the ocean.

Penguin?

You can buy Sumikko Gurashi merchandise in Japan. I bought stationery and toys. I hope you enjoy these wonderful characters as much as I do!