A recent appearance by a new mascot in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward saw young women flocking to take commemorative pictures. When our reporter encountered the mascot, officially named “Mr T Stain,” women were following it around with squeals of delight, making the surrounding men extremely jealous. But why is Mr T Stain, who could be in the running for weirdest mascot, so popular with the ladies? It has something to do with a toothpaste commercial featuring a very eccentric pop star.
Mr T Stain is the official mascot for Ora2, a brand of “stain clear” toothpaste. According to the Ora2 website, ”every time Mr T Stain dances to his favorite euro-beat tunes, everything around him gets stained.” When he is clean and thoroughly brushed, he turns back into Mr Teeth, a pearly white version that still has oddly shaped eyes. The dancing tooth appears in a television commercial alongside Harajuku pop star, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. After watching the commercial below, the bizarre appearance of Mr T Stain starts to make a little more sense.
To make matters more abnormal, Ora2 has created a colorful, albeit curious, official website to go along with the commercial. But no matter what your opinion of Mr. T Stain, there’s no denying that the women of Tokyo absolutely adore him.
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smithinjapan
What isn't there a mascot for in this nation??
Simon Phillips
There isnt a mascot for the mascots...... or is there?!?
LH10
i feel soo sorry for japanese. why the hell is this a big hit?! wow thank god i'm not brain washed in mainstream BS. thank god for canada lolol
Jeff Ogrisseg
Japan, this is not what we meant when we recommended that you try to build some character in your young people...
paulinusa
A mascot for healthy Japanese teeth might not be a bad thing.
papigiulio
At least this mascot looks a little better than that yellow jumping up and down mascot that was on all the variety programs last month, that mascot was ridiculous.
Alex Einz
Are they promoting teeth stains then... well done dentist industry!
silvertongue
Alex Einz, Mr. T Stain pities the fool.....then is conquered and tamed by a cute 'idol' with a toothbrush.
Alex Einz
exactly, so it promotes tooth stains so a cute chic can brush em for ya.... dentist + fringe services industry profit.... i see a generation of toothbrush cafes opening up....
Disillusioned
If that is what this toothpaste does your teeth I won't be buying any.
ex-japan-visitor
How about a mascot for Japan's debt? It is the largest in the world and a mascot should be made to represent this fact.
notasap
I like this...and it seems that if people brush more because of the mascot then it is achieving its intended purpose. Nothing wrong with liking a mascot.
DudeDeuce
Mr T Stain>>>>Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
overchan
I remember colgate had a mascot. The same thing. This b is not new.
Jean Val-Jean
" Kyary Pamyu Pamyu"
The moniker alone elicits the image of ... genius. IQ: .31426