Poka

Poka (ポカ) is the official mascot character of Hinatazaka46. Poka is a cartoonish, sky blue colored bird that was first introduced at the Hinakuri 2020 concert. Since then, it has appeared on the Hinatazaka46 official website, on Hinatazaka46 official merchandise, and on various other promotional materials. There are also at least three stuffed dolls of Poka that are cared for by Hinatazaka46 managers. Hinatazaka46 Members often take photos with these stuffed dolls and post them on blogs or mobile mail. The dolls vary in size, and as such, Poka's official size is unknown.

Poka has its own Blog. It is unknown who writes these blogs on Poka's behalf.

Trivia

• According to the Hinatazaka46 website, Poka was born on December 25, 2019
• Poka's gender is unknown
• Poka generally does not speak, but it has been stated that it sounds like Wakabayashi Masayasu, one of the hosts of Hinatazaka de Aimashou
• A giant Poka balloon was inflated at W-KEYAKI FES. 2021 and flew for three days
• During the Zenkoku Ohisama Kakeikaku 2021 National Tour, Poka was drawn alongside a local food specialty of the region that the Hinatazaka46 members were performing in. The drawings were featured on signs and promotional materials at the concert. The drawings were as follows:
  • Hiroshima: Momiji (maple leaf-shaped) manju. Poka was drawn eating a momiji manju. Members shared that deep-fried momiji manju was provided backstage as catering.
  • Fukuoka: Mentaiko (spiced cod roe). Poka was drawn wearing a mentaiko costume.
  • Osaka: Takoyaki. Poka was drawn wearing a takoyaki-shaped hat.
  • Miyagi: Zunda (sweetened coarse edamame bean paste). Poka was drawn covered in zunda.
  • Tokyo: Sushi. Poka was drawn lying down with a piece of raw tuna on its back to mimic nigiri sushi (making Poka the "rice").
  • Nagoya: Ogura (red bean paste) toast. Poka was drawn lying on a piece of toast, covered in ogura paste and butter.