EBiDAN Celebrates 15th Anniversary with 'Ebippe Iincho,' an Adorable New Mascot Designed by San-X
EBiDAN (Ebisu Gakuen Danshibu), the young actor and artist collective home to popular boy groups like Bullet Train (Chotokkyu) and M!LK, has unveiled its 15th-anniversary mascot: "Ebippe Iincho" (Committee Chairman Ebippe). The character was designed by San-X, the powerhouse behind beloved characters like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi. Immediately following the announcement, social media buzzed with excitement over the character's sheer cuteness and its delightfully quirky name. The newly revealed "Ebippe Iincho" features a warm, lovable aesthetic that is uniquely San-X. When the official account teased a "major announcement," fans braced themselves for serious news, only to be delightfully surprised. Online comments flooded in, with fans expressing relief and joy: "I was bracing myself for a huge announcement, but then this incredibly cute character popped up and completely melted me," and "The sheer quality of a San-X design—as expecte...