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In Japan, almost everything has its own cute mascot, including Boat Race Tamagawa. Matsuri-chan will be making an appearance at Comic Market 90 to be held from Aug. 12 to 14, where you can find her limited edition products including T-shirts at the company booth section on the first floor of the West Hall on Aug. 12 and 13!
■ New Products
This year’s Comiket-exclusive items were born from a collaboration with illustrator Kei Yuzuki. These are rare goods featuring Matsuri Shizunami, the original mascot character of Boat Race Tamagawa, so be sure to get your hands on them if you go to Comiket!
■ Products for Sale (planned):
- Matsuri-chan T-shirt (3 kinds)
- Matsuri-chan keychain (3 kinds)
- Matsuri-chan IC card sticker (3 kinds)
- Matsuri-chan racing wear
- Matsuri-chan dakimakura cover
■ Products for Distribution (planned):
- Acrylic folder
- Sticker
■ Matsuri Shizunami Profile
Name: Matsuri Shizunami
Name Origin: 静 ‘shizu’ from 日本一の静水面多摩川 (“Japan’s best still water surface’, referring to the Boat Race Tamagawa Stadium) and 政 from the place name Koremasa (是政, located in Fuchu, where the boat race is held), which also has the reading ‘matsurigoto’
Nicknames: Matsuri-chan, Machuri
Age: Unknown
Birthday: June 9
Blood Type: B
Body Measurements: 158 cm tall, 83 cm bust, 57 cm waist, 87 cm hips
Place of Birth: Ome, Tokyo
Hobbies: Bathing, watching boat races
Favorite Foods: Popcorn, fruit tarts
Personality: Behind her calm demeanor, Matsuri-chan harbors a competitive spirit.
■ Event Details
Event Name: Comic Market 90
Duration: Aug. 12 (Fri.) to 14 (Sun.), 2016
*Company booths: August 12 and 13 only*
Times:
Company Booths:
- August 12: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- August 13: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Display Circles: 10a.m. to 4 p.m. on all days
Venue: Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight)
3-11-1 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo 135-0063
More details on the Matsuri Shizunami Comiket display can be found here.
Source: @Press
