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Do we like Pochacco?

A character from Sanrio characters (1989)

Our score: 9 out of 10. Yes. He's friendly, sporty and endlessly upbeat. He's clumsy and nothing worse, so we'd happily go on a walk with him.

Pochacco is a white puppy with black ears from Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty. He debuted in 1989. Sanrio describes him as curious and a bit clumsy, with a love of walks. He is listed at the weight of three giant carrots. His favorite foods are banana ice cream and flowers.

He has no big saga to follow. He shows up in merchandise, short animations and Sanrio's wider cast, where he plays the sporty, friendly pal. He is known for his sunny, active outlook. Fans commonly say he was inspired by Snoopy, but that is fan talk and not an official claim.

We give him a 9. He's kind, harmless and good company. He doesn't face real stakes, so he never gets the chance to prove himself as a hero. That keeps him just short of a perfect score.

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