2007-03-25 07:35:27 · 3 answers · asked by carolj2121946 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
In Japanese "badtz" (batsu) is a term for "X", the cross signifying a wrong answer. "Maru" means circle or "O", and signifies a correct answer. So, his name is like "wrong-correct," and is frequently represented by "XO". Indeed, with his friends Pandaba and Hana Maru, Badtz runs the mischievous XO clan. Badtz-Maru has many different facial expressions and poses, but he is classically recognized for pulling one eye down and sticking out his tongue.
While Badtz-Maru seems perpetually stuck in the first grade, he has dreams of becoming "the boss, of everything" when he grows up. "A bit selfish, Badtz-Maru tends to make fun of things he thinks are silly. This mischievous little penguin loves to fight for the wrong side. His hobby is collecting pictures of movie stars who play bad guys."[1]
Badtz-Maru has two best friends, who are often found accompanying him. Pandaba is a female panda born on August 8. She was born in Iwayama (lit. Rocky Mountain), China. Pandaba likes to listen to rap music. She has a skill of eating shumai, a Chinese steamed meat dumpling, in speed-eating contests. (One time she ate 100!) Hana Maru was born one day before Pandaba on August 7. He is a white seal born in Kokuritsu Hospital located in London. He can do ball acrobatics and likes gardening. In Japanese, he is called Good Hana Maru, in contrast to Bad Badtz-Maru.[1]
In addition to Hana Maru and Pandaba, Badtz also is close with Hanatare Kame (a small blue turtle), Soga Iruka (a white dolphin), Ogawa Same Otto (a blue shark), Nogaki Goroo (a small white bird), Mochizuki Anko (a black fish), and Kobun (blue henchman of his father).
Badtz-Maru has gone through many product lines since his release at Sanrio. While he has much fewer releases than Hello Kitty, he has been a stable character found in almost all stores worldwide. He has been portrayed as an astronaut, motorcyclist, DJ, camouflage monster, basketball player, boxer, and more. His products range from typical stationary supplies (eg. pencils, notebooks, erasers..) to more unique items (eg. cd players, pillows, clocks..).
2007-03-25 08:32:02 · answer #1 · answered by W j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Here is a link http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=Badtz+Maru&gwp=13
2007-03-27 06:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Badtzmaru
2016-12-26 11:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋