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Sumikko Gurashi Encyclopedia Theme

Sumikko Gurashi Encyclopedia is the 17th Sumikko Gurashi theme released by San-X. It was released in February 2016 with a special website, Episode 9 and merchandise.

## Description

A dive into the Sumikkos and Ebifura-no-shippo.

## Characters That Appear In This Theme

### Minikkos

* Black Tapioca
* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Nisetsumuri
* Suzume
* Tapioca
* Zassou

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu

1. ↑ Sumikko Gurashi Official Website (History) (Japanese). San-X (02 2016). “No.17 February 2016
Sumikko Gurashi Picture Book

Surprisingly? Sumikko's unknown past and mysteries revealed...? !
The new poses such as Yamazumi, Archzumi,”
Sumikko Gurashi School Life Begins

School Life Begins is a Nintendo game that was released in 2019.

> "*Sumikko and her friends sneak into a school that is no longer in use and start playing school. For them, let's make school fun by providing not only classrooms, but also science rooms, music rooms, gymnasiums, swimming pools, and various equipment.*"
> ― Nintendo[[source]]
>
>

## Game Specs

 play mode
 Number of players
 Compatible controller
 Save data storage
 Compatible hardware
 Maker
 supported language
 Delivery date
Obake (Blue)

Obake's Friends - Work part-time at Ghost Night Park with Obake. [Left] Muscleman/ [Middle] Good at impersonation/ [Right] Likes to Play

## Description

Obake (Blue) is a ghost that appeared in Episode Thirty-Six from the Ghost Night Park theme. It works part-time at the Ghost Night Park and is the ghost that their friends confused Obake as.

## Appearance

Obake (Blue) has a blue hue like a tapioca, only darker, and is shorter and rounder than all the other ghosts. It has a permanantly happy expression, and has a mouth like Tokage.

## Gallery

**More Ghost Night Park**
Ghost Night Park Story/Video•
Ghost Night Park Theme•
Ghost Night Park•
Ghost Night Park Wallpaper•
Obake (Purple)•
**Obake (Blue)**•
Obake (Yellow) •
Obake•
Tapioca Park •
Halloween Gallery
Hitode

The character, Hitode, was introduced in Episode Seventeen.

A starfish

Other pages you might be interested in: Umikko Encylopedia, Kurage , Harisembon

## Description

Hitode is an ordinary starfish that the Sumikko met in the corner of the sea.

## Appearance

Hitode is a pink color that differentiates it from the other character, Hitode? This is to represent that Hitode is an actual starfish while Hitode? is a star from the sky.

It has a smile on its face, and round brown eyes.

**More Sumikko & Umikko**
Sumikko and Umikko Video•
Umikko Encyclopedia•
Umikko•
Sumikko and Umikko Wallpaper•
Sumikko and Umikko Image Gallery•
Chinanago•
Harisembon •
**Hitode**•
Ise Ebi •
Kumanomi•
Kurage•
Umigame•
Umineko •
Hankyu Train

## Description

The Hankyu Train is a train that appeared in Episode Twenty-Five that the Sumikko used to go to the Kansai region. There they met the Chestnut Stationmaster. The episode was a part of the Hankyu x Sumikkogurashi collaboration that took place in 2020.

## Hankyu Train in Japan

The Hankyu Railway is a train route that runs between Kyoto and Osaka.

The Hankyu network serves 1,950,000 people every weekday. The areas served by Hankyu Line Kyoto (京都), Osaka (大阪) and Kobe (神戸) .

The signature color of Hankyu cars is maroon. Maroon is a brownish crimson color that takes its name from the French word *marrionnier*, or chestnut.
Onigiri

Onigiri is the character of a japanese rice ball and Sumikko's favorite food. While not having a role, per se, Onigiri it appears in most situations where one would find an onigiri, such as picnics, bento or lunch.

## Cultural Notes

Onigiri (おにぎり) are Japanese rice balls made of steamed rice that you compress into a triangular, ball, or cylinder shape and are usually wrapped in a nori seaweed sheet. You can flavor them lightly with just salt or add a variety of fillings. Adored by all ages, onigiri prove their importance and popularity in Japanese everyday lives. We make rice balls for school and work lunches and for many outdoor activities and events.

In some ways, they are the Japanese idea of energy bars. We snack on onigiri when we need a quick boost of energy and sustenance. You can literally find rice balls everywhere in Japan: *konbini* convenience stores, airports, cute cafes, and specialty stores.

## Appearance

Onigiri is a white triangle with scalloped edges. They have thick black strip of nori that goes down the middle of them.

## History

1. Onigiri showed up in a Nintendo 3DS game in 2014 as an item.
2. Appeared in Episode Four, Sumikko Walk during the Sumikko's picnic
3. A part of the Minikko in Small Role theme in December 2014
4. Appear in Episode Five, Sumikko House in February 2015
5. A part of the A Lot of Minikko theme in July 2015
6. .......

## Onigiri Image Gallery

Shirokuma is saying "Please"There is actually a secret pickled plum inside the onigiri rice ball bag.
## References List

1. ↑ @Sumikko\_335 (29). X Post (Japanese). San-X. Retrieved on November 7, 2023. “すみっコたちの大好物は、おにぎり。”
2. ↑ @sumikko\_335 (23). Twitter post (Japanese). Retrieved on October 23, 2023. “The little friends among the Sumikkos are called "Minikko".
Minikko and others gathered around. Tokotoko…(・-・))))”
3. ↑ Namiko Hirasawa Chen (10). Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) (Video) おにぎり. justonecookbook.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2023. Retrieved on October 23, 2023.
Episode Seven

## Plot

One day, a tea-loving Shiorkuma hears rumors of delicious coffee and takes every to a cafe called Sumikko Cafe on a street corner. As they approached the cafe Obake, who's working part-time at the cafe, and the Sumikkos spooked one another. Inside, the Sumikkos relaxed in the corner booth and at the corner of the bar while Obake learned to make coffee with help from Mame Master. Hilariously, Nisetsumuri hurried back into the cafe to retrieve its lost shell if had forgotten because it was so relaxed. The Cafe was closed and Obake was taking a break with a cup of Mame Master's coffee, which is so delicious that Obake seem to ascend to heaven.

## Characters

### New Minikkos

* Mame Master
* Obake

### Recurring

#### Minikkos

* Black Tapioca
* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Nisetsumuri
* Suzume
* Tapioca
* Zassou

#### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu

## References List

1. ↑ Cafe Sumikko theme (Japanese). San-X (November 2015). Retrieved on October 24, 2023.
2. ↑ @sumikko\_335 (10). Twitter Post (Japanese). San-X. Retrieved on October 24, 2023. “くつろぎすぎてだいじなものを忘れちゃったにせつむり🌀
てぶくろのかたっぽや折れた傘も喫茶すみっコで持ち主をずーっと待っています。”
3. ↑ @sumikko\_335 (12). Twitter Post (Japanese). San-X. Retrieved on October 24, 2023. “おばけ、休憩中☕
まめマスターがいれるコーヒーはおばけが天に昇りそうになるくらい
おいしいといううわさ・・・”

**More Sumikko Cafe**
**Episode 7, Sumikko Cafe**•
Sumikko Cafe Theme•
Sumikko Cafe•
Cafe Themed Characters•
Mame Master•
Obake•
Lost Property Basket
Sumikko Gurashi 1st Movie •
Episode 18, Sumikko Bread Class•
Episode 22 •
Ghost Night Park

## Description

**Ghost Night Park (おばけのナイトパークObake No Naitopāku)** is an amusement park run by ghosts in Episode Thirty-Six from the Ghost Night Park Theme.

## Appearance

The Ghost Night Park is Tapioca Park at night. The original Tapioca atmosphere is swapped for a dark (but friendly) ghost and monster one. The colors of the park are a darker night-time colors. Bushes and tress are dark purple, yellow and pink.

Attractions are monster or ghost related:

The unicorn roller coaster cars are monsters and the tracks are made of bones. The ferris wheel has a ghost shape in the middle and ghost shaped cars.Ghost shaped cart that sells ghost themed drinks.Monster shaped souvenir stand that sells ghost & monster themed sweets.Obake comparing Ghost Night Park to Tapioca Park

**More Ghost Night Park**
Ghost Night Park Story/Video•
Ghost Night Park Theme•
**Ghost Night Park**•
Ghost Night Park Wallpaper•
Obake (Purple)•
Obake (Blue)•
Obake (Yellow) •
Obake•
Tapioca Park •
Halloween Gallery
Episode Forty-Four

## Plot

While warm inside on a winter's day Tokage was thinking of its mother at Lake Sumikko and how cold she must be. They wrapped a scarf around their special plush (from Episode 15) of her and that's how Shirokuma and Tokage came up with the idea to make a scarf for her. Shirokuma taught Tokage how to knit and Tokage was able to make the scarf. While uncertain if they'd be able to actually see her or not, the Sumikko went to Lake Sumikko for Tokage to give its mother its gift. Lake Sumikko had an illumination going on, and Tokage got super depressed thinking it'd never be able to see its mother with all the lights. Fortunately, the stars began to shine brighter than the illumination and Tokage was able to see its mother, give her the gift it made and warm each other up.

## Characters

### Minikkos

* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Nisetsumuri
* Tapioca
* Zassou

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu
Tokage (Real)

Tokage (Real) is Tokage's friend who, unlike Tokage, is an actual lizard. The character was introduced in Episode 13, We All Visited Tokage's House.

## Appearance

Tokage (Real) is green with a mint-green underbelly. Their color is one of the main characteristics that differentiate them from Tokage, who is blue. They have small black eyes and a wide smile. Unlike the other characters, it has three fingers on each hand.

## Personality

Tokage (Real) has a carefree personality. They are the type who doesn't care about the details.

It does not know that Tokage is a dinosaur, and once swam with Tokage downstream but it is shown that it does not swim well.

## History

1. Episode Thirteen
	1. Their first introduction is when they arrive unannounced to Tokage's house while Tokage is entertaining the Sumikko. Their personality shines through as they are oblivious to their social blunders while having a good time.

1. Episode Twenty-Six
	1. Tokage (Real) comes over to play at Mogura's home and encourages them to ask the Sumikko for help tidying up.
2. Episode Thirty-Five
	1. Tokage (Real) is one of the characters summoned by Sumigamisama for the 10th Anniversary of Sumikkogurashi.
3. Episode Twenty-One
	1. Tokage (Real) is one of the friends Penguin (Real) invites for the sleepover party at the Sumikko's house.

Tokage (Rea)l also appears both in the comic books.

## Tokage (Real) Image Gallery

Forest FriendsTranslation: Hi - Caption: Tokage who is curious about what Tokage (Real) and Shirokuma are talking aboutTake a nap in the forestTranslation: No resemblance at all - Caption: Penguin? who is curious about the same "lizard" who is not like itA comibination of Tokage (Real) and deep fried foods that became friends after eating a meal together.Translation: WASSHOI ( A chant used when carrying a Mikoshi at Japanese festivals is said to unite everyone and work together) - Caption- Being taken away by the Tapioca corpsGreetings from Tokage (Real) to everyone in Sumikko. Translation: Tokage is saying "Yay" and the words next to his hand are bang bangTranslation: ROLLING AROUND - Caption: Rolling acorns looks fun. Do you want to play with Tokage (Real) too?Celebrating the arrival of Spring in the forest.Forest friends making musicWarm drowsiness
Sumi-ssie

Sumissie appears?! What is the true identity of the mysterious shadow that appeared in the Corner Lake?

## Translation

### Other

Sumi version of the Japanese lake monster, Issie.

## Physical description

### Eye color

Brown

**Sumissie (スミッシー, *sumisshī* )** is a mysterious creature that appeared like the Loch Ness Monster in the tapioca-shaped, Corner Lake. Her true identity is Tokage's long-lost mother. The Corner Lake area embraces Sumissie as a tourist attraction.

## Cultural Note

Sumissie is the Sumikko version of the Japanese lake monster, Issie. It is said to live in the waters of Lake Ikeda, a freshwater lake in Japan.

## Appearance

A large shadow on the surface of the lake that looks like a dinosaur.

## History

A photograph in the newspaper of Sumissie is the catalyst for the character's trip to the Corner Lake in the theme, Tokage and Mother.

Upon seeing the photo in the newspaper, Tokage immediately recognizes their long-lost mother.
Episode Twenty-Three

## Plot

One day, Penguin? decided they were going to go on a solo camping trip to find themselves. The Sumikkos secretly followed along. While it was cooling their tomatoes and cucumbers in a river, the string tying the basket containing the vegetables to a stick in Penguin?'s hands broke, and the basket floated away downstream. Frantically, Penguin? crawled along the riverbank, crying because it thought there was no hope retrieving it. Unexpectedly, Kawauso came to the rescue and retrieved Penguin?'s basket for it. As a thank you Penguin? shared its veggies with it and danced victoriously with its new friend. The Sumikkos came out of their hiding spot where they were watching Penguin? and decided to help Penguin? and Kawauso set up a campsite where they skipped pebbles, ate fish and cucumbers, and roasted marshmallows.

## Characters

### New Other Friend

* Kawauso - the last of the extinct Japanese River Otters who excels at solo camping.

### Other Friends

* Hoshi
* Yama

### Minikkos

* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Obake
* Nisetsumuri
* Suzume
* Tapioca
* Zassou

## The Full Video

Penguin? is in trouble...
Kawauso is saying: *I picked it up*
They look so happy.
Otter is saying: *delicious*
Everyone had fun together at Camp Sumikko.
Food Kingdom Theme

Food Kingdom is the 60th Sumikko Gurashi theme released by San-X. It's story, Episode was released on October 29, 2018 with a special website that included Episode 39. Merchandise from this theme was released in November 2018.

## Characters Who Appear In This Theme

### New Other Friends

* Agedama Member
* Kombetsubu
* Minitomato
* Tonkatsu King

### Minikkos

* Ajifurai-no-shippo
* Agedama
* Black Tapioca (pretending to be Abokado)
* Ebifurai No Shippo
* Furoshiki
* Gari
* Nisetsumuri
* Popcorn
* Suzume
* Tapioca
* Wasabi
* Zassou

### Other Friends

* Pan Tencho
* Sato Assistant Manager
* Sato Manager

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu
Mysterious Garden of the Rabbit Theme

Mysterious Garden of the Rabbit is the 46th Sumikko Gurashi theme released by San-X. It's story was released on January 7, 2021 with a website that included Episode 28. Merchandise from this theme was released in February 2021.

## Location

* Forest
* Mysterious Garden

## Characters Who Appear In This Theme

### Minikkos

* Ajifurai- no-shippo
* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Fukurou
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Nisetsumuri
* Tapioca
* Obake
* Zassou

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu
Everyone Gathers Together Theme

Everyone Gathers Together is the 56th Sumikko Gurashi theme. It was released in May 2022. It's story was released on March 31, 2022 and is Episode Thirty-Five.

The 10th Anniversary of Sumikkogurashi was commemorated in 2022. This theme marked the occasion by gathering every character from Sumikkogurashi's ten year history. The Corner God, who comes to the corner every five years, appears and conjures all of the characters with their golden arm.

Green FriendsTea PartyRelax with everyoneWe tried pretending to be SumikkoSky ClubFlying in the skyLonging FriendsPracticingRemaining FriendsVarious SeasoningsFloating FriendsTake a napWalking FriendsWalkingAre you ready? (paint can says Rainbow Paint)Dot & Striped FriendsLots of memorable photos
Tapioca Park Theme

Tapioca Park is the 42nd Sumikko Gurashi theme released by San-X. It's story was released on July 3, 2020 with a website that included Episode24. Merchandise from this theme was released in August 2020.

## Location

* Corner
* Tapioca Park

## Characters Who Appear In This Theme

### Minikkos

* Ajifurai-no-shippo
* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Nisetsumuri
* Obake
* Suzume
* Tapioca
* Black Tapioca
* Zassou

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu
Sato Manager

A sugar cube

## Description

**Sato Manager (さとう店長****, Satō tenchō)** is a sugar cube who runs the Okashiyasan. They were served next to a cup of coffee but weren't used. They work alongside their fellow sugar cube that was left behind, Sato Assistant Manager.

## Personality

Consider themselves lucky that they were left behind so they could achieve their dream of opening a sweet shop. They are warm and hospitable.

## Appearance

Sato Manager has a smile, a reflection of its optimism about being left behind. It is square cube, white in colour, who wears a light pink apron with a dark pink fringe and a chef’s hat with a pink ribbon on it. It has chubby arms and legs.

## History

1. Introduced in Neko's Siblings and the Okashiyasan.
2. Episode 35
3. Food Kingdom

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 @sumikko\_335 (08). Twitter Post (Japanese). San-X. Retrieved on October 22, 2023.
Corner Candy Store Wallpaper

For almost every Sumikko Gurashi theme that San-X has released they have released a wallpaper to match. This wallpaper is from the theme, Corner Candy Store.

**See also:** Studying Sumikko Wallpaper, Sumikko and Umikko Wallpaper

## Corner Candy Store Vertical Wallpapers

**More Corner Candy Store**
Corner Candy Store Theme•
Episode 8•
Corner Candy Store Themed Characters•

•Corner Candy Store•
Hazurebou•
**Corner Candy Store Wallpaper**•
Sumikko Bento Themed Characters

## Appearance

Only Shirokuma and Nisetsumuri will be affected by this theme. It is used in Episode Eleven.

### Shirokuma

When having this theme applied,

Shirokuma wears a pink water bottle

containing tea on a blue thread

around its neck.

### Nisetsumuri

    When having this theme applied,

Nisetsumuri wears a yellow cup

containing a spoon with a blue handle

and a fork with a pink handle on its back.

## Appearance

With the Sumikko Bento theme applied, all the Sumikkos wears a matching apron. Shirokuma wears red, Tokage wears blue, Tonkatsu wears brown, Neko wears yellow, and Penguin? wears green. Their aprons are in a plaid pattern, with one pocket on the left. A butterfly knot is tied on the right side of the apron’s ribbon.

## Gallery

All the Sumikkos with the cooking theme applied.ShirokumaShirokumaPenguin?TonkatsuNekoTokage
More Sumikko Club Theme

More Sumikko Club is the 18th Sumikko Gurashi theme released by San-X. It's story and merchandise were released on March 1, 2016 with a special website that included merchandise.

**See also:** More Sumikko Club Themed Characters

## Description

More Sumikko Club is the second installment of the Sumikko Club series. The Sumikkos and Minikkos try their hand at various club activities, like sports and band.

> "*Maybe I won't be able to do too much...? But I am doing in my way.*"
> ― Sumikkos[[source]]
>
>

## Location

Various Corners

* corner of the soccer goal
* corner of a stage
* corner of a volleyball court

## Characters Who Appear In This Theme

### Minikkos

* Ebifurai No Shippo
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Nisetsumuri
* Suzume
* Tapioca
* Zassou

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu

## More Sumikko Club Image Gallery

Is Shirokuma who is good at drawing, drawing perfect for the art club? I can draw Furoshiki better than anyone else.Shoot at the goal protected by Tapioca!! It seems like it will still be awhile before I can do it.Cheering for everyone with Hokori pompoms and big flags ♪ But Hokori flies around, which is a nuisance?!We ran to a corner of the court but the ball kept coming at us so we were shaking...Forming the Minikko Orchestra?! Zassou will be conducting in the middle ♪Neko and Tokage the fish-loving duo play tennis ♪ But it seems like the rally won't last.A slightly sneaky dunk shot in combination with the Arm!!

## References List

1. ↑ @sumikko\_335 (01). X post (Japanese). San-X. Retrieved on November 8, 2023. “What if Sumikko and the others tried club activities...? The second edition of the much-talked-about Sumikko Club series, ``More Sumikko Club*, is here ♪ There are also club activities that were not in the first edition!”*
Episode Nine

## Plot

The Sumikko released a new encyclopedia full of information about themselves. Each page tells details about each character and their past. There's even a secret at the end.

## Characters

### Minikkos

* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Tapioca
* Zassou

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu

## Full Video

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## English Translation

[Picture in the right] When I was a baby
It often hides in the corner and claws the wall when its nervous.
[Picture in the right] Ideal figure
It feels like it used to flow in the river in the past...?
Am I a penguin? In the past it seems that I wore something on my head...
[Picture on the right] It looks like I once flowed in a river?
Pretends to be a lizard so they don't get caught
[Picture on the left] Pointing to their nose: The pink is 1% meat
I used to be a part of a bento.
The tail of fried shrimp was left behind.
Shirokuma

* Appearance
* Baby

**Shirokuma** **(しろくま, Shirokuma)** is a polar bear who migrated south to avoid the cold. It is one of the main characters of the series.

## Appearance

Shirokuma appears as a white polar bear with small brown eyes and nose.

## Personality

Shirokuma feels calm while drinking hot tea in a corner and it likes to draw. It is also really good at cooking, it once made sushi, rice balls and fried squid for the Sumikkos. It loves to bathe in Hot Springs , and has an easygoing personality.

## History

     Furoshiki, Shirokuma's companion and pink white polka-dotted furoshiki cloth.

Shirokuma hates the cold ever since it was a little polar bear baby, so when it heard from the traveling Penguin (Real) that there were warm seas in the south, it ran away from the polar regions and ended up in the Corner with the other Sumikkos . It is the fourth Sumikko to arrive at the corner.

One time, it drew the Arm on a wall to have the corner to itself but got captured by the Arm for getting the corner with "evil methods" for personal gain. Penguin? likes to play pranks and slightly bullies it by spitting watermelon seeds on it. Another time, it told Penguin not to swallow melon seeds or a melon would grow out of its stomach, but Penguin thought that was fine because that it liked melons and thought it could be a mini melon farm.

## Description

Shirokuma is a shy bear who migrated south to avoid the cold.

Shirokuma feels calm while drinking hot tea in a corner.

## Preferences and Abilities

Likes drinking hot tea

Likes drinking some sort of soup in a flowered bowl

Likes peace and quiet

Likes cooking

Likes drawing

Can draw and cook Hoka Hoka Corn Soup

Likes to make bento for its friends

Dislikes coldness

## Shirokuma Image Gallery

It's getting cooler, so Shirokuma is wearing a thick futon tonight ♪Onigiri or rice ball? What do you call it?Please...Winter?Is it dry?Cold Weather Shirokuma - Level 1Cold Weather Shirokuma - Level 2Cold Weather Shirokuma - Level 3Hobby: TeaFavorite: Drawing
## References

1. ↑ San-X net
2. ↑ San-X. Shirokuma Profile. Retrieved on October 20, 2023.
Arm

* Regular
* Sumigamisama

**Arm** (アーム ,Āmu) is a robotic arm that occasionally catches Sumikkos. All the Sumikkos are scared of it, and escape to another corner when it appears.

## Appearance

The Arm resembles that of a claw machine, and has a white handle and blue hinge.

### The Corner God (Sumikami)

An alternate version of the Arm which is completely gold is wielded by Sumikami, the Corner God.

## Personality

Despite knowing who it is catching, it is unknown whether it is being controlled or it is sentient. However, it is inferred that it only catches the Sumikkos for fun or to teach them a lesson (in the case of Penguin? and Shirokuma).

## History

Since the Sumikkos were there, the Arm has started catching them in the Corner when they are fighting for the position. It is also capable of following them to anywhere on the planet and catch them out of the frame. However, it isn't evil as it catches Penguin? as it falls off a cliff.

## Trivia

* The Arm is currently the only character in Sumikko Gurashi to never be fully seen in frame.

## Gallery

The arm grabbing Penguin? in the corner booth at Sumikko CafeArm removing Penguin? from the CornerThe Arm removing Shirokuma's covers so they'll leave the corner
Episode Sixteen

## Plot

One day, the Sumikko decided to go out for a walk. As Neko was daydreaming, its lost siblings Neko (Gray), Neko (Tora) popped up behind it. The family was reunited, and they all had a wonderful time together.

## Characters

### New

* Neko (Tabby)
* Neko (Gray)

### Recurring Minikko

* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Tapioca
* Zassou

## English Translation of Neko's Siblings Video

‘Oh, it was back at that time?’ Neko remembers.
Neko was eating the fish all to themselves!
Neko: “Sorry for that time back then…”
They had a fun time spending time happily together today
2020 Hankyu Collaboration

## Description

The Hankyu x Sumikko Gurashi Collaboration took place during September 1, 2020 (Tuesday) to March 31, 2021 (Wednesday). It is featured in Episode Twenty-Five.

## Sumikkogurashi Decorated Trains

From September 1, 2020 (Tuesday) to March 31, 2021 (Wednesday) a train that was decorated with Sumikko Gurashi ran for each the train lines: Kobe Line, Takarazuka Line and Kyoto Line.

The train in Episode EighteenThe train in real lifeThe Hankyu TrainKyoto LineTazaruka LineKobe Line
## Hankyu Arashiyama Station Decorated With Sumikkogurashi

From September 17, 2020 (Thursday) - March 31, 2021 (Wednesday) the entire Hankyu Arashiyama Station was decorated with Sumikko Gurashi.

Sumikkogurashi in the Arashiyama train station sign
## Stamp Rally

A Stamp Rally that took participants to four different train stations with a Hankyu x Sumikkogurashi rewards. The event was held on September 17, 2020 (Thursday) to November 11, 2020 (Wednesday)

## Sumikko Search/Stamp Rally in Kyoto

    A Sumikkogurashi stamp rally that was also a quiz was held on October 7, 2020 (Wednesday). Participants who finished received an exclusive Shirokuma and Kuri plush.

## Merchandise

"Sumikko Gurashi x Hankyu Railway" collaboration goods was be sold at limited stores ♪

Train station sceneIn pink circle: You can connect them and play. Next to Kuri - You can carry hanging stuffed animals in it.
## Chestnut Stationmaster Sticker With Purchase

October 7, 2020 (Wednesday) -

Customers who purchase “Sumikkogurashi x Hankyu Railway” products for 2,000 yen or more (tax included)

will receive a “Sumikkogurashi x Hankyu Railway Chestnut Station Master Die-cut Sticker”!

## Food

October 7, 2020 (Wednesday) - was closed due to covid from January 17th (Sunday) - February 7th (Sunday)

Hankyu Railway Tokuri Station Master Sumikko Gurashi Dessert PlateSumikkogurashi collaboration cakeSumikkogurashi matcha soft serve ice cream
Movie Sumikko Gurashi: Let's play with pop-up picture books and secret games! World of picture books

## Overview

This Nintendo Switch software is a party game software based on the theatrical animated movie ``Sumikko Gurashi: His Pop-up Picture Book and Secret Child'' and created with the concept of ``Let's all play together.''

## Game Play

* Enjoy 20 types of party mini games with your family and friends! You can enjoy 20 kinds of comical and bizarre games in the world of picture books such as "Momotaro," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Arabian Nights," "The Little Mermaid," and "The Little Match Girl," which are the settings of the movies. All games support shared play using Joy-Cons, and if you prepare Joy-Cons for each person, up to 4 people can play against each other or play cooperatively.

* Collect jigsaw puzzles that create famous scenes from movies! As you play mini-games, you will be rewarded with puzzle pieces that will fit into the jigsaw puzzle. When one jigsaw puzzle is completed, an image of a famous scene from a movie is created. Furthermore, once a jigsaw puzzle is completed, you can take it apart and try again as many times as you like. Since the assembly time is recorded, you can enjoy time attack aiming for the shortest time.
* Sumikko and others are doing a great job wearing the costumes they wore in the movie! In the games that take place in the world of each picture book, Sumikko and her friends will appear in the cute costumes they wore in the movie! (Some of the costumes are arranged for the game.) Furthermore, the new character "Hiyoko?" from the movie also looks cute! We hope you enjoy this party game set in the picture book world with your family and friends, which is a little different from the movie story.

## Details

**Release Date**: Thursday, November 7, 2019

**Compatible hardware:** Nintendo Switch

**Genre**: Party Game

## References List

1. ↑ Movie Sumikko Gurashi Let's play with pop-up picture books and secret games! world of picture books (Japanese). Nintendo. Retrieved on October 28, 2023. “発売日：2019年11月7日（木）”
Sumikko Cafe Theme

Sumikko Cafe is the 15th Sumikko Gurashi theme released by San-X. It's story was released on November 19, 2015 with a special website that included Episode 7. Merchandise from this theme was released in November 2015.

## Description

The Sumikko Cafe theme revolves around the Sumikkos and Minikkos going to a newly opened coffee shop.

## Characters Who Appear In This Theme

#### Minikkos

* Black Tapioca
* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Futaba
* Hokori
* Nisetsumuri
* Suzume
* Tapioca
* Zassou

#### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu
Sumikko Club Theme

## Description

Sumikko Gurashi's tenth theme, *Sumikko Club,* was released in March 2015. It revolves around the Sumikkos and Minikkos trying out club sports and activities. What if Sumikko and others tried club activities...? ! Maybe I can't do much...? But I'm doing it my way.

## Location

Various corners:

* Corner of the tennis court
* Corner of the bench in the baseball dugout
* A basketball court
* Pool
* Corner of a stage
* Corner of the soccer goal

## Characters in Sumikko Club Theme

### Minikkos

* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Nisetsumuri
* Suzume
* Tapioca
* Zassou

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu

## Sumikko Club Theme Images/English Translation

Soccer Club - I really want to go to the corner of the goal...I don't feel comfortable in a large field.Tennis - When I went to the corner next to the net, I found the ball. Trembling with fear.Baseball - A master at polishing bats?! They're warming the corner of the bench.Basketball - It wasn't the ball that went into the net, but Penguin?...Minikko are desperately defending!Swimming - Swimming is a specialty for lizards that come from the sea!Brass Band - From the corner of the stage, you can hear the performance of Tapioca.Cheer Team - Cheering for everyone with dust pom-poms. I think I'm going to sneeze?!It seems like the Sumikkos don't want to leave their corner of the stage.Going Home Club - Sumikko membership rate No. 1!! I want to go back to my usual corner.
## References List

1. ↑ San-X. Sumikko Gurashi Official Website (History) (Japanese). Retrieved on October 27, 2023.
2. ↑ San-X (03 2015). 「すみっコ部」 (Japanese). Retrieved on October 27, 2023.
Sumikami

Sumikami is the Corner God that is said to appear once every five years. He is always watching over Sumikko and the others somewhere. He has been training in the corner for many years, and has developed a body that fits perfectly into the corner. So much so that his buttocks are corner shaped. He has a golden arm that can change shape.

## Appearance

Sumigamisama is a white Minniko with a blue beard. After years of training and practice, its buttocks has evolved so that it can easily fit into any corner. It also wields a golden Arm.

## History

For years and years, Sumikami has been training in a corner and became the Corner God. It appears first celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Sumikko Gurashi’s creation. At first, the Sumikkos thought that it’s Arm. gave the Sumikkos what they wanted.

## Trivia

The Corner God appears every 5 years. It first appeared in the celebration of 5 years of Sumikko Gurashi and again for the 10th Anniversary in Episode Thirty-Five.

## Image Gallery

Merry Christmas Sumikko Eve 🎅 It looks like the Sumi-kami made it snow ❄Sumikami is the corner god that is said to appear once every five years. In 2017, the 5th anniversary year is just around the corner...it seems that there is still something left to do this year. I hope you'll try a little harder next year...? And today we have a big announcement...! ? Look forward to it ♪
Monster Truck

## Information

The **Monster Truck** is a vehicle that provides no start speed, however gives 3 shields. It costs 200  to purchase.

## Appereance

The Monster Truck is a large purple-pinkish car. It has four large dark gray wheels with two large gray gas pipes in the back with its engine exposed in the trunk. It has a yellow front window with white headlights, a black vent in the middle, and a light gray rim.

## Gallery

Monster Car in the Vehicles Menu.Midnight in the Monster Truck on the Run Menu.Lucky using the Monster Truck on a run.
3rd Movie

Produced in 2023 / 70 minutes / Japan

Theatrical release date: November 3, 2023

## Plot

In an old factory on the edge of the forest, Sumikko and their friends are inspired by the "Kuma Factory Manager" to start making toys. Everyone takes advantage of their special skills to skillfully complete a stuffed animal. Sumikko and the others become motivated after being praised by Kuma, the factory manager, and are given matching uniforms, delicious food, and a corner room, and spend their days making toys one after another. Meanwhile, the toys that have been shipped to Sumikko's town begin to move all over the place. Is there something "mysterious" about this factory?The story of ``The Mysterious Child of the Tsugihagi Factory *is set in an old toy factory that Sumikko and their friends found deep in the forest.*

## New Character

Factory Manager Kuma appears as an original character in the movie.

## Cast and Crew

The story is told through narration, so it is easy for children to understand. The narrator is Manami Honjo and Yoshihiko Inohara who continued from the first and second movies.

The director is Hazumi Sakuta, known for the TV anime series *Uchu Nanchara no Kotetsukunand Neko no Dayan*. The screenplay was written by Takashi Tsunoda, an actor and screenwriter for the theater company *European Kikaku* who also worked on the first film in the series, Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: His Pop-Up Picture Book and the Secret Child. The art director is Kaori Hino.

## Soundtrack

The theme song, written specifically for this work, will be performed by the three-person Japanese techno-pop group "Perfume."

Watch the music video on the Sumikko Disco page.

## Toy Factory Uniforms

ShirokumaPenguin?TonkatsuNekoTokageZassouEbifurai-no-shippoTapiocaNisetsumuriBear Factory Manager
## Sumikko In Toy Form

⋱🎁 Sumikko in a toy 🎁⋰ 👉 and Nisetsumuri with a clockwork 💡 Dress up colorfully with polka dots ✨Tapioca shape that fits perfectly into the round capsule. Try not to roll over and get dizz.Ebifurai's tail fits perfectly in a pink airplane. Can't beat the speed of Tonkatsu car.Pork cutlet that looks very fast 🚗 The red body has been decidedPenguin? Penguin in robot form? Silver is cool 💚Polar bear wrapped in a bear costume 🐻✨ I wonder if I can play it well

## Images

* Promo Images
* Movie Images
* Collaborations

It looks like the toy planning meeting 💫 There are many materials on the walls of the room 📝 What kind of toys do you want to makeA mysterious shadow standing in front of everyone 🔧🔧 It looks kind of nervous...Sumikko and others running away in a hurry ⁉ The person driving the pork cutlet 🚗 is... 👀Factory manager Kuma looks very happy 😍💖 What does “amazing!” mean? ⁉✨Sumikko and others coming down from the conveyor belt 💡 Real thing ❓ or toy 😍❓💖
Corner Bakery

The Corner Bakery is a bread shop run by Pan Tencho , who taught the Sumikkos how to bake. When the Sumikkos entered the shop, there is a table displaying the bread that customers will buy and a bar with bread tongs hanging from it. Inside, there is a poster displaying what seems like the components of bread, some cookbooks, a table where the Sumikkos roll their dough, a scale which Ebifurai No Shippo stands on, and a old fashioned oven.
Corner Lake

## Description

Lake Sumikko , is where Sumi-ssie, the Sumikko Gurashi version of the Loch Ness Monster, comes to look for their child, Tokage.

### Translation notes:

Sumik-ko (corner lake) (すみっ湖 *sumikko*, punning on -湖 *-ko*, a suffix for lake names).

## Appearance

It is shaped like a tapioca, with four islands inside and has a green dinosuar-shaped tourist boat which the Sumikkos rides while Tokage rides Sumi-ssie. It also includes a tourist shop. Is shown on the Sumikko Newspaper which Tokage reads.

## References List

1. ↑ Sumikko Gurashi (Wikipedia). Retrieved on November 10, 2023. “Sumi-ssie (スミッシー sumisshī, derived from ネッシー nesshī meaning "Nessie") is a long-necked creature that appeared in Sumik-ko (corner lake) (すみっ湖 sumikko, punning on -湖 -ko, a suffix for lake names).”
Episode Seventeen

Umikko = Sumikko of the Sea

## Plot

One day, Penguin? decided to go to the sea to find himself. Concerned for Penguin? everyone decided to go too. When they arrived they ran into Penguin (Real) once again. While exploring together they met Umikko (The Sumikko of the Sea). Everyone had lots of fun in the sea together.

## Characters

### New - Umikkos

* Harisembon (Porcupinefish)
* Hitode?/Hoshi
* Hitode (Starfish)
* Ise Ebi (Japanese Lobster)
* Kumanomi (Clownfish)
* Kurage (Jellyfish)
* Umigame (Sea Turtle)
* Umineko (Seagull)

### Minikkos

* Ebifurai No Shippo
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Nisetsumuri
* Tapioca
* Zassou

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu

## Sumikko and Umikko English Translation

The yellow star is saying, "there is no resemblance"
the pink star <---hitode (star)
Penguin? is saying "let's go look!"
Hitode? is saying, "huh?"
Penguin? is saying "thank goodness"

**More Sumikko & Umikko**
**Sumikko and Umikko Video**•
Umikko Encyclopedia•
Umikko•
Sumikko and Umikko Wallpaper•
Sumikko and Umikko Image Gallery•
Chinanago•
Harisembon •
Hitode•
Ise Ebi •
Kumanomi•
Kurage•
Umigame•
Umineko •
Mame Master

**\*\*This character looks very similar to another character, Black Tapioca.\*\***

## Description

**Mame Master (まめマスター, Mame masutā)** is a leftover, hard working little bean (an actual bean) who runs a small shop, Sumikko Cafe.  They continued running the coffee shop after the previous master. Mame Master's coffee is rumored to be the best in the world. They are training/sharing with Obake the skills to master coffee making.

### Translation Notes:

The title "master" refers to the owner of a bar, lounge or small entertainment space.

## Appearance

Mame Master appears as a brownish-black coffee bean that is oval in shape with small legs and arms. It wears a red bow tie. Its mouth is extremely large.

## Personality

Mame Master is hardworking. They don't talk much. It is described as "always falling in the coffee bean jar" when it grinds the coffee.

## History

1. Mame Master debuted as a main character in Episode 7 and it's accompanying theme, Sumikko Cafe.
2. They are friends with Pan Tencho, who appears in Episode 18 when they open the Corner Bakery.
3. Runs the Strawberry Fair at Sumikko Cafe in Episode 22.
4. Gathers with everyone in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Sumikko Gurashi in Episode 35 and its theme, Everyone Gathers Together.
5. In the theme, Mysterious Garden of the Rabbit, we learn that Rabbit Meister is friends with Mame Master, who actually gifted them their bow tie.
6. Is one of the Left Behind characters that lives in Food Kingdom in Episode 39.
7. Is one of the friends Shirokuma invited to go to Hotel New Sumikko in Episode 43.

## Mame Master Tenori

Tenori = palm-sized stuffed animal

Sumikko House “Polar bear coffee stand” theme. Released in April 2019.Original Mame Master tenori. Released in 2015.Strawberry Sofa Special Stuffed Toy. Released in February 2020Neko's Siblings and The Sweet Shop Theme. Released in November 2021.Good Friend Tenori Plush Toy Polar Bear & Mame Master. Released in November 2023. \*The Polar Bear Master is one-piece and cannot be removed.
## Mame Master Image Gallery

### Friends

Obake, resting☕Rumor has it that the coffee made by Mame Master is so delicious that it would make a ghost look like it would rise to the sky...
## References List

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Instagram Post. San-X (16). Retrieved on October 21, 2023. “Have you met Mame master? This Sumikkogurashi friend is a hard working little bean (an actual bean!) who runs a small shop! In Japan, the title "master" refers to the owner of a bar, lounge or small entertainment space!”

**More Sumikko Cafe**
Episode 7, Sumikko Cafe•
Sumikko Cafe Theme•
Sumikko Cafe•
Cafe Themed Characters•
**Mame Master**•
Obake•
Lost Property Basket
Sumikko Gurashi 1st Movie •
Episode 18, Sumikko Bread Class•
Episode 22 •
Episode Thirty-Eight

## Plot

The cold season has arrived and the Sumikkos see Shirokuma shivering. They come up with an idea to warm up Shirokuma. After making Shirokuma a nice warm bear latte they transform their space into a warm bear cafe at home. Everyone dresses up in warm bear onesies and have cookies and coffee at home.

## Characters

### Minikkos

* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Obake
* Tapioca

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu
Harisembon

The character, Harisembon was introduced in Episode Seventeen.

A Porcupinefish without spikes.

## **Description**

**Harisembon (ハリセンボン, Harisembon)** is a porcupinefish that doesn't have any spikes. The Sumikko met them in the Ocean corner. They are an Umikko character.

## Appearance

It has a round, plump body with blue spots on light blue skin. It has a white belly, short flippers, and a small tail.

## Personality

Harisenbon has a calm personality. They are worried about being mistaken as a pufferfish.

## Harisembon Merchandise

Tenori (small size) stuffed toy. Released March 2022. Cost: 935 Yen.Sumikkogurashi Collection - Umikko Lagoon - Introducing a newly designed corner collection that is soft, sparkling and romantic. Just like being in the ocean.Harisenbon tenori (small size) stuffed toy. Released May 2019. Cost:680 yen.

**More Sumikko & Umikko**
Sumikko and Umikko Video•
Umikko Encyclopedia•
Umikko•
Sumikko and Umikko Wallpaper•
Sumikko and Umikko Image Gallery•
Chinanago•
**Harisembon** •
Hitode•
Ise Ebi •
Kumanomi•
Kurage•
Umigame•
Umineko •
Neko (Tabby)

## Description

**Neko (Tabby) (ねこ（トラ, Neko (Tabby)** is a tabby cat that one of Neko's siblings. They are usually sleepy, have a healthy appetite like its siblings and loves to get cozy.

## History

Neko (Taby) was introduced in Episode Sixteen. Neko (Gray) and Neko (Tabby) magically appear alongside Neko while looking into a pond. Neko reminisces about their time together as young kittens when they lived in a mandarin orange box together. The reunited siblings spend the day together with the Sumikko.

When Neko was looking into the pond...Two cats suddenly appeared!"Long time no see!" the cats say.Neko thinks back to when they were a kitten. ‘Oh, it was back at that time?’ Neko remembers. Neko was eating the fish all to themselves! The two cats were Neko’s siblings!
They appear again in Episode Thirty-Two where they bump into each other at the newly opened Sweet Shop. They spend their day together enjoying sweets and the atmosphere of the new shop.

In May 2022 they were summoned to the corner by Sumikami in celebration of Sumikkogurashi's tenth anniversary in Episode Thirty-Five.

## Appearance

Neko (Tabby) is a round cat that resembles an Orange Tabby. They have white fur, white an orange upper part of their head, back and tail.

Unlike Neko, who has a coin purse, he has a pink ribbon on his neck, suggesting that they are owned by humans.

When they were a kitten they were slim. As an adult they are round like Neko.
Snow Pine Tree

The **Snow Pine Tree**is Tall Obstacle that appears throughout the Mountains. It cannot be jumped over with the Spring Shoes and must be avoided by swiping to the side.

## Appearance

The Snow Pine Trees are deep green in color and topped with a fresh blanket of snow. Their trunks are a solid brown and make up a very small portion of the tree itself. Under the tree itself is a white cover of snow. The trees can either be wide or skinny in size. They appear to be 2D, unlike other Obstacles, which appear as 3D. It also comes in difference kinds of shapes. The wide tree is a slightly less darker shade of green.
Cat Theme

## Appearance

When having this theme applied, the Sumikkos and Minikkos dress up in warm cat costumes.

### Neko

When having this theme

applied, Neko wears a

orange tabby cat costume

with a striped tail and back.

### Shirokuma

When having this theme applied,

Shirokuma wears a long-haired

brown cat costume.

### Tokage

When having this theme applied,

Tokage wears a blue tabby cat

costume. It holds a fish in its hands.

### Penguin?

When having this theme applied, Penguin?

wears a white cat costume with one gray ear

and one large gray spot on its back. Its tail has a gray tip.

### Tonkatsu

When having this theme applied,

Tonkatsu wears a yellow cat

costume with a darker yellow spot

and one dark yellow ear.

## Gallery

Hokori MouseStack of TapiocatBlue TapiocatPink TapiocatBrown TapiocatYellow TapiocatEbifurai No ShippoGhost Cat (Obake)
Snow Avalanche

## Information

The **Snow Avalanche**is a Tall Obstacle. Unlike other tall obstacles, it is too tall to be jumped over with the Spring Shoes boost, so to avoid it, the player must swipe to the side.

## Appearance

This Obstacle is a large pile of snow, mostly white in color. Light blue blocks of ice can be seen sticking out of it at odd angles. This Obstacle is not originally in place, but rather slides down when the player approaches it, unlike most other Obstacles. When it slides down, it covers 2 lanes, forcing the player to swipe to the side.
Mysterious Friends Theme

Mysterious Friends is the 62nd Sumikko Gurashi theme released by San-X. Its story was released on July 6, 2023 with a special website that included Episode 41. Merchandise from this theme was released in August 2023.

## Description

The Msyterious Friends theme is centered around a group of cryptids that accidentally sucked up Sumikko and the others while grabbing Tsuchinoko. To apologize for the inconvenience the inhabitants of the space ship show the Sumikos and the others around the space ship.

## Location

* Forest
* Mysterious Friends' Spaceship

## Characters Who Appear In This Theme

### New Other Friends

SumietiSumifootSumiran PasaranTapi AlienTsuchinokoUFO
### Minikkos

* Black Tapioca
* Ebifurai-no-shippo
* Furoshiki
* Hokori
* Nisetsumuri
* Tapioca
* Zassou

### Sumikkos

* Neko
* Penguin?
* Shirokuma
* Tokage
* Tonkatsu

**More Mysterious Friends**
Episode 41 •
**Mysterious Friends Theme** •
Mysterious Friends Wallpaper •
Mysterious Friends Image Gallery •

Sumieti •
Sumifoot •
Sumiran Pasaran •
Tapi Alien •
Tsuchinoko •
UFO •