Who is Socket Boy
Hello from Higashiosaka!
Meet Socket Boy
Socket Boy is a cute character created by Sunco Industries. Instantly recognizable with his socket head cap and blue happi - a Japanese traditional festival jacket - we say he was ‘born’ in Higashiosaka, a city famous for its craftmanship and manufacturing spirit. It’s a city that produces a wide range of products, including fasteners and mechanical components, and is renowned for its strong passion for making things.
Socket Boy’s birthday is 1st June, which is celebrated in Japan as Fastener Day, a day to appreciate the importance of fasteners. He is friendly, fun and always ready to make people smile. He is also great at rugby, which is fitting as Higashiosaka is known as a ‘Rugby City’ – a city passionate about rugby.
Socket Boy dreams of making lots of fastener friends and becoming a much-loved Japanese character. Though he may look small like a small screw, he is driven by a big desire to connect people around the world. With that passion in his heart, he brings energy and joy to everything he does.