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The following is a list of mascots of J. League (Japan Professional Football League) teams:

J1 League (2024)
Team Image Mascot(s) Description
Albirex Niigata Albi-kun, his wife Swan-chan, their triplets; A-kun, Lu-chan, and Bi-kun A family of swans. Based on the name of the team; Albireo is a star from constellation Cygnus (the swan) and the Latin word Rex mean king. Albi-kun and Swan-chan both wear a hat resembling a crown. Only Bi-kun is a black swan.
Avispa Fukuoka Avi and Vivi A pair of bees. Vivi was introduced later in 2000 and they got married in 2003.
Cerezo Osaka Lobby and Madame Lobina Two anthropomorphic wolves; they are came from Spain and Madame Lobina is Lobby's mother. Lobby is the primary character.
FC Machida Zelvia Zelvy-kun A crested kingfisher.
FC Tokyo Tokyo Dorompa An anthropomorphic tanuki. According to the team profile, he was born on October 1, 1998, in Tokyo's Minato Ward and has a tendency to appear and disappear quickly.[1] He was officially introduced to the public in January 2009.[2]
Gamba Osaka Gamba Boy A boy who wears a white toga and blue cape, occasionally he also holds a lightning. Have a belt with letter P on its buckle. Today, he primarily wears Gamba Osaka's kit.
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo Dole-kun An anthropomorphic Blakiston's fish owl; this mascot is based on the largest owl species in Japan.[3][4]
Jubilo Iwata Jubi-kun An anthropomorphic black-tailed flycatcher, the national bird of Shizuoka Prefecture.
Kashima Antlers Shikao, Shikako, and Anton Three deer-like figures, derived of the city's name and shrine.
Kashiwa Reysol Rey-kun Young king of sun.
Kawasaki Frontale Fron-ta and Warun-ta Two dolphin-like figures.[5]
Kyoto Sanga FC Pursa-kun and Kotono-chan A pair of phoenixes. Their main color is purple instead of red, based on the main color of the club.
Nagoya Grampus Grampus-kun, Grara, Grampus-kun Jr., and Grampako-chan Four orca-like figures. Grara has a red-and-white color scheme; Grampus-kun, Grampus-kun Jr., and Grampako-chan have a black-and-white color scheme. Of these four mascots, Grampus-kun is the primary character.[6]
Urawa Red Diamonds Redia, Friendia, Schale, and Diarra Four green wolf-like figures. According to the club profile, Schale and Diarra are twins who were born on the day when the team won its first J. League championship.[7]
Sagan Tosu Wintosu A European magpie, the official bird of Saga Prefecture. His color are light blue and pink, the primary colors of the club. He is also wearing a pink headband.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sancce and Frecce A pair of anthropomorphic bears.
Shonan Bellmare King Bell I The design based on Poseidon with his trident.
Tokyo Verdy Reverun A birdlike mascot, introduced in 2020; it replaced Verdy-kun, a condor-like figure, which became "honorary mascot".[8]
Vissel Kobe Movi An anthropomorphic cow with an admiral's hat (before Crimson Group's takeover of Vissel Kobe, Movi had a Viking helmet).
Yokohama F. Marinos Marinos-kun, Marinosuke and Marin Three anthropomorphic seagulls. Marinosuke is Marinos's nephew and Marin is Marinos-kun’s and Marinosuke’s girlfriend and wears a red bow.
J2 League (2024)
Team Image Mascot(s) Description
Blaublitz Akita Blaugon An eigh-year-old dragon. He was born in Lake Tazawa and wears #00.
Ehime F.C. Ore-kun, Iyokanta, and Tamahime-chan Three anthropomorphic oranges. Of this three mascots, Ore-kun is the primary character.
Fagiano Okayama Fagi-maru A green pheasant. Fagiano in Italian mean "pheasant".
FC Ryukyu Jinbe-nho[9] A whale shark.
Fujieda MYFC Kettobashikozo A male bird of sorts, his name also means "kicking boy".
Iwaki FC Dori A Futabasaurus dinosaur whose origin story was that it woke up after an 85 million year sleep. The smaller dinosaur on its head is named Harma.
JEF United Chiba Jeffy and Unity Two Akita dog-like figures.[10]
Kagoshima United FC Uniku A breed of dog local to Kagoshima, but also looks like a cat, as he is "Yuniaku" (which is unique in Japanese).
Mito HollyHock Holly-kun An anthropomorphic little Chinese dragon.
Montedio Yamagata Montes, Dio Montes is the god of mountain. Dio is the god of war, mountain deer-shaped. According to his backstory, he is officially 167cm tall, but as he is a god, he can be as tall as he likes. His favorite player is Diego Maradona.
Oita Trinita Neetan An anthropomorphic turtle with a blue and green colour scheme. Neetan's shell is segmented in the shape of a soccer ball, and his cleats have the same design. The club's "T" logo appears on his chest, and a map of Oita Prefecture on his back. He also has little yellow wings popping out of his carapace, and winged designs by his ears.
Renofa Yamaguchi FC Reno-maru A lion.
Roasso Kumamoto Roasso-kun A horse, referencing Kumamoto being well known for racing horses. Occasionally, the club also uses Kumamon, the mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture.
Shimizu S-Pulse Pul, Co-Pul (small shaped sidekick), Pical An anthropomorphic rabbit whose ears resemble wings; according to the team profile, they are designed to symbolize "S-Pulse players flying quickly in the field."[11] The mascot's name is based on the English word "pal."[11] Pical is Pul-chan's grlfriend.
Thespakusatsu Gunma Yuto The design based on traditional Japanese lion dance figure and a little boy. His shirt number is 932, that could be read as Kusatsu in Japanese.
Tochigi S.C. Tokky An anthropomorphic Japanese macaque.
Tokushima Vortis Vorta-kun and Tis-chan A pair of tanukis.
Vegalta Sendai Vegatta An anthropomorphic golden eagle.
Ventforet Kofu Vent-kun and Foret-chan A pair of anthropomorphic Kai Ken dogs.
V-Varen Nagasaki Vivi-kun "V.V" A sort of cartoon mouse, similar to the design of Pixie and Dixie wearing a V-Varen Nagasaki kit and a headwear that appears to be the club's and Nagasaki Prefecture's official bird the Mandarin Duck with blue deer antlers.
Yokohama FC Fulie-maru A bird alien-like figure.
J3 League (2024)
Team Image Mascot(s) Description
AC Nagano Parceiro Liaoh, Paruru and Raito A trio of lions.
Iwate Grulla Morioka Kizuru An anthropomorphic origami crane (orizuru) chosen in a voting.[12]
Fukushima United FC Fukushima Hinosuke A phoenix with a headband, a jacket vest, and a katana.
Gainare Tottori Gainaman A superhero created by Takami Akai a character designer from Yonago, Tottori.
Giravanz Kitakyushu Giran A Saunders's gull. He is wearing a yellow headband and has an anchor tattoo on his right wing. Was known as Wavy before the team changed its name.
Kamatamare Sanuki Sanupi A person with a bowl of udon ramen on his head.
Kataller Toyama Raika-kun The design is a combination of rock ptarmigan and Japanese serow. This mascot was created based on the mascots of two football clubs that were merged into Kataller Toyama.
Matsumoto Yamaga FC Gans-kun A rock ptarmigan, a bird that is a symbol of Nagano Prefecture.
Omiya Ardija Ardy, Miya A squirrel couple.
SC Sagamihara Gamity[13] An ostrich.
Vanraure Hachinohe Vanta A squid.
YSCC Yokohama Hamapy Described by J.League International as "a Yokohama local through and through" with a boat on his head, symbolizing Yokohama being a prominent port city, with seagull wings on its back.
Zweigen Kanazawa Genzo A sea eagle.
Defunct Teams
Team Image Mascot(s) Description
Yokohama Flugels Tobimaru An anthropomorphic flying squirrel wearing a winged aviator helmet with goggles and Flugels' uniform.[14]

References

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  1. ^ FC TOKYO Official Website
  2. ^ チームマスコット誕生！！ [Team mascot birth!!] (Press release) (in Japanese). F.C. Tokyo. 2009-01-23. Archived from the original on 2009-12-11. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
  3. ^ チームデザイン | コンサドーレ札幌 Archived 2009-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Consadole Sapporo". www.wldcup.com. Archived from the original on 2005-02-06. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  5. ^ チームのご紹介 : KAWASAKI FRONTALE Archived 2009-08-31 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Club Profile | NAGOYA GRAMPUS Official Website
  7. ^ Club-Profile | Urawa Red Diamonds Official Website
  8. ^ "東京V、新マスコット『リヴェルン』誕生！ ヴェルディ君からは手紙も (2020年5月4日)". エキサイトニュース (in Japanese). 4 May 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  9. ^ "マスコット名決定のお知らせ | FC琉球公式サイト | FC Ryukyu Official Website". Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  10. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-10-04. Retrieved 2009-07-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ^ a b "Club Profile | Shimizu S-Pulse Official Web Site". Archived from the original on 2007-12-06. Retrieved 2007-12-10.
  12. ^ "【クラブ】グルージャ盛岡 マスコット投票結果および立体化プロジェクト開始のお知らせ ｜ グルージャ盛岡 オフィシャルサイト". grulla-morioka.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  13. ^ "ガミティ". SC相模原 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  14. ^ "とび丸のかけら". Livedoor (in Japanese). May 2016. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
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