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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 엽기토끼 ("Bizarre rabbit") in Korean and 流氓兔 ("Hoodlum rabbit") in Chinese. 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.

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.

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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 getsgetting 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 onafter the creator's nephew.

[[Category:South Korean cultureanimation]]

[[Category:Fictional haresrabbits and rabbitshares]]

[[Category:FictionalInternet bulliescharacters introduced in 2000]]