Toyko, Japan (CNN) -- He may be diminutive in stature as he appears under the shadow of the Tokyo Skytree, Japan's tallest structure at 634 meters. But as he twists and screams "I'm so pretty!" onstage, it becomes clear that his star is rising. The crowd of thousands goes wild, screaming his name and snapping as many photos as they can. "Funassyi" is a superstar in a pear costume. In the world of cute, cuddly, and sometimes bizarre mascots, these "yuru-kyara" (meaning gentle or laid back characters), have been a ubiquitous presence in advertising in Japan for decades. But Funassyi is a hyperactive talking and dancing pear who has distinguished himself from the pack.
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Japanese pear mascot enjoys enduring popularity
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Funassyi's origins lie in his YouTube channel
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Funassyi's ability to speak makes him an interactive and electrifying crowd favorite
Although Funassyi's stardom currently remains limited to Japan, it's not unbelievable to imagine his following expanding worldwide, placing him among the ranks of other @placeholder icons that became multi-billion-dollar icons.