Pocket Kyorochan

Kyorochan (キョロちゃん) is a fictional bird that serves as a mascot for the Japanese chocolate ChocoBall, manufactured by Morinaga & Company. He first appeared in 1967, replacing the character Chappy, a space-themed squirrel from Space Boy Soran, who was the original mascot for the brand, first appearing in 1965. Kyorochan's popularity began to take off in 1987, when TV commercials starring Kyorochan, as well as commercial songs performed by famous artists were made. In 1991, the name "Kyorochan" was printed on the boxes of ChocoBall candies. That same year, the sales of merchandise, such as stuffed animals and related products exceeded the sales of the ChocoBall brand itself.