Japanese Name

どやらし (Doyarashi)

Inspired By

Inspired by どや顔 (doya-gao)—the smug, self-satisfied expression people make when they're feeling especially proud—and あざらし (azarashi), the Japanese word for seal. Doyarashi is convinced every little achievement deserves a grand victory pose... whether anyone noticed or not.

Confident, theatrical, and endlessly pleased with himself.

Doyarashi has mastered the art of celebrating the smallest victories.

Found the TV remote?

Victory grin.

Folded one piece of laundry?

Triumphant fan flourish.

Guessed the weather correctly?

Clearly deserving of applause.

Nobody knows where all that confidence comes from.

But somehow, it's impossible not to smile when Doyarashi proudly shows off another completely ordinary accomplishment.

• Traditional tatami rooms
• Hot spring inns
• Quiet tea houses
• Castle gardens
• Anywhere there's an audience... or even just a mirror