WD96 2 Report post Posted March 4, 2018 We got to wait for the names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted June 14, 2018 The mascots are making their official debut next month. Also it seems there will be a votation for the names https://tokyo2020.org/en/news/notice/20180528-01.html Quote 10th Meeting of the Mascot Selection Panel 30 May 2018Tokyo 2020 Games The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games held the tenth meeting of its Mascot Selection Panel on Monday, 28 May. Following on from the previous meeting, the panel members continued their discussions on proposed names for the Tokyo 2020 Games mascots. It was decided that a vote would be taken on the shortlisted names for the Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots, and that the most popular names would be selected on condition that they pass domestic and international trademark verification procedures. The names of the mascots will be revealed during the official Tokyo 2020 Games mascots debut event scheduled for late July. At a press interview following the meeting, panel member Teruhisa Kitahara retraced the steps that led to the selection of the Games mascots, and commented, “The mascots will be making their official debuts soon, and will be featured on a range of licensed goods, which will make them even more widely-known and popular. The members of the panel very much hope that people take the mascots into their hearts and that they are loved by young and old alike.” The Tokyo 2020 Games mascots will be making their debuts in July. We hope that you too are looking forward to meeting the first ever Olympic and Paralympic mascots to be selected by elementary schoolchildren! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted June 22, 2018 As part of the 2 Years to Go events, the mascots will be officially presented to the public in Sunday, July 22. Also the official mascot goods sales will begin on the same day. https://tokyo2020.org/jp/special/2yearstogo/ Quote Date: July 22, 2018 (Sun) Place: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya The Tokyo 2020 Tournament Mascot which was chosen by elementary school students nationwide will make an official debut. Not only the appearance of mascots, announcement of naming, release of birth movies, etc. will be done. In addition, we will have a memorial photo with the mascot and a mascot house where mascot goods can be purchased. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted June 27, 2018 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted July 4, 2018 Some leaked merchandise, guess we'll see the rest in a couple of weeks. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted July 14, 2018 Only one week to go for the official reveal, names reveal and opening of the Mascot House, but we're already getting some sneak peaks at the merchandise. They will also be selling oversized dolls of the mascots. Tokyo metropolitan buses will start wearing an olympic themed wrap with the mascots for the 2 year to go countdown, starting July 24 http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/tosei/hodohappyo/press/2018/07/13/17.html Also this seems to be a render of the Mascot House which will open on July 22 https://tokyo2020.org/jp/news/event/20180713-02.html Quote The Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee (Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee) held the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and a debut event of the Tokyo 2020 mascot at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya from 11 o'clock on Sunday, July 22, 2018 I will. In the debut event, the mascot actually decided by voting by elementary school children nationwide appear in February 2018 and announces the naming of the mascot. Also, "Tokyo 2020 Mascot House" will be opened in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, the venue for debut events. The opening ceremony will be held from 11:50 after the debut event ends. From the afternoon mascot will perform a water parade over Tokyo Bay from the Sumida River. The debut event, the mascot house opening ceremony, and the water parade are going to perform live broadcast on Tokyo 2020 official SNS respectively. Live relay destination Tokyo 2020 Mascot debut event 11: 00 ~ 11: 30 Tokyo 2020 Mascot House opening ceremony 11: 50 ~ 12: 00 Tokyo 2020 Official Facebook Page (Open in a new window) https://www.facebook.com/tokyo2020/ Tokyo 2020 Official Twitter account (Open in a separate window) https://twitter.com/Tokyo2020jp Tokyo 2020 Official LINE account (Open in a separate window) (Your friend registration screen will be displayed.) https://line.me/R/ti/p/%40tokyo2020 Water parade 12: 00 ~ 14: 10 Tokyo 2020 Official YouTube (Open in a new window) https://www.youtube.com/tokyo2020 Event overview Tokyo 2020 Mascot debut event Place: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hibiya Step Plaza (outdoor) Date and time: Sunday, July 22, 2018 11: 00-11: 30 Speakers: Yoshiro Mori Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee Chairman Yuriko Koike Governor of Tokyo Tokyo 2020 mascot Seto Oya (Swimming / Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games) Sei Monica (Canoe / Rio de Janeiro 2016 Paralympic Games) A child Organized by: Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, Tokyo Tokyo 2020 Mascot House opening ceremony Place: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya atrium (1F) Date and time: Sunday, July 22, 2018 11: 50 ~ 12: 00 Speakers: Tokyo 2020 mascot Seto Oya (Swimming / Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games) Sei Monica (Canoe / Rio de Janeiro 2016 Paralympic Games) A child Organized by: Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee Special cooperation: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. Tokyo 2020 mascot water parade Date and time: Sunday, July 22, 2018 12: 00 ~ 14: 10 Performer: Tokyo 2020 mascot Shimizu rare (Karate) Ashida (Athletics / Rio de Janeiro 2016 Paralympic Games) About changing / stopping venue due to stormy weather The debut event may be subject to change at the venue. Water parade may be canceled. In case of change, we will inform you by 9 o'clock on Sunday, July 22. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted July 16, 2018 Another piece of merchandise revealed just ahead for the formal opening of the online store Also more teasing and the Tokyo 2020 shop has already opened its segment dedicated to the mascot: https://tokyo2020shop.jp/user_data/2020mascot.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PikyoK 19 Report post Posted July 22, 2018 Nice names for the mascots! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotosy 493 Report post Posted July 22, 2018 about the names Quote The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games said Sunday that Miraitowa, the name given to the blue and white mascot, is a combination of the Japanese words “mirai,” meaning future, and “towa,” eternity. The committee said it named the mascot Miraitowa in the hope that a wonderful future would continue for all eternity. The name of the pink and white Someity mascot comes from a combination of “some” from the someiyoshino cherry blossom variety and the English word mighty — when read aloud it sounds similar to the English words “so mighty.” The name expresses the “Japanese fondness for cherry blossoms and the strength of athletes,” the committee said http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0004602954 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted July 22, 2018 Unsurprisingly, the presentation felt a lot like I was watching the lovechild of Digimon and Astroboy. And in a good way. Too bad it was in 3D but I guess that makes the videos more cheaper to make. Also I appreciate they included the schoolchildren, since it was their choice after all (though the first seconds might be sour grapes for those who supported candidates B and/or C) Good luck to Miraitowa and Someity. Soohorang and Bandabi left big shoes to fill but I hope they get as popular on the next two years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted July 25, 2018 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athan 47 Report post Posted August 18, 2018 Haven't they released the pictures of the mascots doing the sports yet? I can't find them anywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted April 1, 2019 Finally we got the mascots with the sports disciplines. https://i.imgur.com/NhO3QN1.jpg https://i.imgur.com/N3TZ6ck.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gRinyTQ.jpg if you wanna see them in better quality go here: https://news.mynavi.jp/photo/article/20190401-800077/images/028l.jpg 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted July 22, 2019 New Miraitowa animation, for the one year to go countdown. They went for 2D animation this time, which makes me happy since its what Japan is known for. They also announced AI robots of the mascots which will be around in the games. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD96 2 Report post Posted July 24, 2019 On 7/22/2019 at 10:09 AM, Ikarus360 said: New Miraitowa animation, for the one year to go countdown. They went for 2D animation this time, which makes me happy since its what Japan is known for. They also announced AI robots of the mascots which will be around in the games. Cant wait for Someity's, I want to see her story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 592 Report post Posted August 25, 2019 Someity has also gotten their own animation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
