Grumpy Bear

いたずらぐまのグル〜ミ〜 (グルーミー)

Created by Mori Chack, this darkly comedic series centers on a rescued bear cub named Gloomy and the boy, Pitty, who raises him. As Gloomy grows, his wild instincts override any bond of domesticity, leading to the scratches and bites that have made the blood-splattered pink bear an unlikely mascot icon across Tokyo. Fans of the franchise will find Gloomy merchandise throughout Harajuku and Akihabara, a testament to Japan's affection for characters that blur the line between cute and unsettling.