Gudetama
GUDETAMA
Gudetama (stylized in all lowercase; Japanese: ぐでたま) is a cartoon character created by the Japanese company Sanrio,[4][5] a perpetually tired, apathetic anthropomorphic egg yolk.[6][7] The name "Gudetama" is a portmanteau or blend word of the Japanese words for lazy (ぐでぐで, gudegude) and egg (たまご, tamago).[8] Gudetama was created by the Sanrio designer known as Amy, the nom de plume of Emi Nagashima (永嶋 瑛美, Nagashima Emi).[1][2]
Gudetama (ぐでたま, Gudetama) is a Sanrio character who debuted in 2013. The character is an anthropomorphized egg yolk whose main trait is laziness.[245] Designed by a Sanrio designer who goes by the name Amy, real name Emi Nagashima (永嶋 瑛美).[245][246] The name Gudetama is derived from the Japanese words for lazy (ぐでぐで, gudegude) and egg (たまご, tamago).[247][248] Gudetama is often depicted reclining on an egg white or as an ingredient in a Japanese dish. The character debuted following a contest run by Sanrio to introduce new characters based on Japanese food, in which Gudetama came second to Kirimichan.[249][250] There have been a number of Gudetama themed pop-up cafes serving egg-related dishes in Japan.[251] Gudetama merchandise is also available, ranging from stationery to confectionery to toys.