Sega has had his share of successful and less successful mascots (I'm sorry, Alex Kidd, we know he tried) over the years, but few have been as cool as Segata Sanshiro, the star Previous & # 39; 90s ads for Sega Saturn. Segata Sanshiro was a master of martial arts who encouraged people to play similar Saturn games Sonic R, Shining Force 3, again Heating Competitors after hard-hitting their asses.
Segata Sanshiro had it It's a wonderful story song, and worked by rolling (and piercing) the great white Sega Saturn. Despite being short-lived, he is well-known among Sega fans than the popular middle management mascot Hidekazu Yukawa, a former Dreamcast-era manager receiving the end from the likes of PlayStation kids in Japanese TV commercials.
To commemorate Sega's 60th anniversary, the spirit of Segata Sanshiro returns. Meet Sega Shiro, a new mascot company with significant connections to Segata. Maito Fujioka, the actor who plays Sega Shiro, is the real son of actor Hiroshi Fujioka, the man who introduced Segata Sanshiro. Hiroshi Fujioka is probably most famous for his role as the original Kenen Rider, Takeshi Hongo.
Sega Shiro's mission to Sega is still a mystery. His darkest commercials have a high-pitched scream that just screams "Sega dayo!" But his outfit includes what appears to be a judo gi strung over his shoulders, no doubt a reference to the actor's designer, Segata.
On Sega's website, the company says it has special content scheduled for June 3, 2020, the 60th anniversary of Sega's launch.
