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'''Mashimaro''' (마시마로) or '''Yeopki Tokki''' (엽기토끼 "bizarre rabbit") in Korean and 流氓兔 ("hoodlum rabbit") in Chinese is a South [[Korea]]n fictional character who resembles a fat [[rabbit]], created by [[Kim Jae In]] (김재인). He is also known as Yeopki Tokki (엽기토끼, "Bizarre rabbit" in Korean). He debuted in a series of [[MacromediaAdobe Flash|Flash]] [[animation]]s (mostly without any dialogue, although the occasional word of [[Korean language|Korean]] or [[English language|English]] is present) on the internet. Mashimaro is far more often seen in [[merchandising|merchandise]], similar to [[Hello Kitty]]. (Mashimaro would in fact be best described as Korea's answer to [[Sanrio]]).) Mashimaro merchandise can be found on the internet and in Korean communities around the world.
[[Image:Mashimaro.png|thumb|150px|left|Episode 3]]
The original Mashimaro cartoons are full of [[toilet humour]], and some of this is also to be found in the merchandise. Mashimaro himself is often portrayed with a [[plunger]] stuck to his head. In contrast to other hyper-cute iconic characters, such as Hello Kitty, Mashimaro is portrayed as an obese and obnoxious bully, often resorts to violence to impose his will on others.
 
The original Mashimaro cartoons are full of [[toilet humour]], andwhich some of this iscan also to be found in some of the merchandise. Mashimaro himself is often portrayed with a [[plunger]] stuck to his head. In contrast to other hyper-cute iconic characters, such as Hello Kitty, Mashimaro is portrayed as an obese and obnoxious bully, often resorts to violence to impose his will on others.
Mashimaro also has a look-alike, Chocomaro, who is brown. Chocomaro appears in two parodies of "Mashimaro" Episodes, including Episodes 2 and 3. Chocomaro tries to do what Mashimaro would normally do in these episodes, but always messes them up and ends up getting hurt. It is unknown exactly what relationship Chocomaro shares with Mashimaro, but most believe that he is the brother of Mashimaro.{{Weasel-inline|date=May 2010}}
 
When this character was first designed, many directors decided not to use him because they believed "cartoon characters must have big eyes and positive attitudes", in contrast to Mashimaro's thin eyes and pessimistic attitude. Creator Kim Jae In created a series of flash animations on an internet cartoon site, which gained popularity. Some years later, the company began to professionally market Mashimaro.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=105&oid=029&aid=0000059280|title=here comes the company to professionally marketing mashimaro|last=Han|first=Ji-suk|date=2004-03-02}}</ref>
 
Mashimaro also has a look-alike, Chocomaro, who is brown. Chocomaro appears in two parodies of "''Mashimaro"'' Episodesepisodes, including Episodes 2 and 3. Chocomaro tries to do what Mashimaro would normally do in these episodes, but always messes them up and ends up getting hurt. It is unknown exactly what relationship Chocomaro shares with Mashimaro, but most believe that he is the brother of Mashimaro.{{Weasel- inline|date=May 2010}}
 
The name "Mashimaro" came from the creator's niece/nephew mispronouncing the word "[[marshmallow]]" and this character was modeled after the creator's nephew.
 
A Chinese-Korean animated series based on the character was created in 2018. In 2020, it was announced that a live-action movie of Mashimaro would be produced. The movie was released on April 6, 2022, and was titled ''Detective Mashimaro.''
 
The name "Mashimaro" came from the creator's niece/nephew mispronouncing the word "[[marshmallow]]".
==See also==
*[[Contemporary culture of South Korea]]
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
 
==External links==
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*[http://www.asiafinest.com/multimedia/mashimaro/ AsiaFinest MashiMaro]
 
[[Category:South Korean cultureanimation]]
[[Category:Fictional haresrabbits and rabbitshares]]
[[Category:Internet characters introduced in 2000]]
[[Category:Chinese animated television series]]
[[Category:2010s South Korean animated television series]]
[[Category:2018 South Korean television series debuts]]
 
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