Wikipe-tan: Biography, Facts and Career
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Wikipe-tan (Japanese: ウィキペたん) is a personification of Wikipedia created in January 2006 by Japanese editor Kasuga. She is an unofficial mascot of Wikipedia and is used at several WikiProjects. The -tan in "Wikipe-tan" is an affectionate suffix, in the form of a Japanese honorific. Like the OS-tans, she is a product of moe anthropomorphism. Wikipe-tan is the mascot character for WikiProject Anime and manga and WikiProject Holidays' Christmas task force; she was also the mascot for Admin coaching, the Counter-Vandalism Unit, and a contender for an official Wikipedia mascot. In addition, Wikimedia Hong Kong uses Wikipe-tan images and her cosplay during functions and promotions. Wikimedia Malaysia has also used art of the character in their social media posts on Instagram. Wikipe-tan has occasionally been treated as a mascot for Wikipedia or its community in news reports.
Quick facts about Wikipe-tan
- Full name: Wikipe-tan
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q7404282
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Who is Wikipe-tan?
Wikipe-tan (Japanese: ウィキペたん) is a personification of Wikipedia created in January 2006 by Japanese editor Kasuga.
What is Wikipe-tan known for?
Wikipe-tan (Japanese: ウィキペたん) is a personification of Wikipedia created in January 2006 by Japanese editor Kasuga.
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