Bad Badtz-maru facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Badtz-Maru |
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| Sanrio character | |
| First appearance | 1993 |
| Last appearance | present |
| Information | |
| Nickname(s) | Bad Badtz-Maru |
| Species | Penguin |
| Gender | Male |
Bad Badtz-Maru (バッドばつ丸, Baddo batsu maru) is a well-known character from the Japanese company Sanrio. He is a cool and mischievous penguin with spiky hair. Badtz-Maru was first introduced in 1993. His birthday is on April Fools' Day, which fits his playful personality!
Who is Badtz-Maru?
Badtz-Maru is a male penguin character. He is known for his slightly rebellious and cool attitude. Unlike some other Sanrio characters, Badtz-Maru often has a grumpy or mischievous expression. This makes him unique and very popular among fans.
What Does His Name Mean?
Badtz-Maru's name has a special meaning in Japanese. The word "badtz" (batsu) means "X". This "X" symbol is used for a wrong answer or something incorrect. The word "maru" means "circle" or "O". This "O" symbol shows a correct answer. So, his name "Badtz-Maru" can be seen as "X-O". This often represents his playful mix of good and bad.
A Popular Penguin
Even though Badtz-Maru has fewer products released compared to Hello Kitty, he has always been a very important and popular character for Sanrio. His unique personality has made him a favorite for many years.
Badtz-Maru has even been a mascot for big events. He was the official mascot for the 2006 FIBA World Championship of basketball. This major basketball tournament was held in Japan that year. His cool image helped represent the event.
