Gudetama, the lazy egg 🥚 When it comes to the most popular characters in Japanese animation, there are common traits among many of them. Often we see protagonists who are strong, funny, resilient, or even possess special powers that make them a wonder to watch and keep audiences coming back for years or sometimes decades. These are the kind of heroes that people often wish they could be, and so, their popularity has never been difficult to understand. However, in 2013 the typical trend of strength and hope found in our favorite characters was bucked as an unusual creation cracked the animation scene. Far from the stories of action and saving the day, the world met Gudetama, a lazy and utterly miserable egg who would go on to win the hearts of millions around the world. READ MORE