Takara Giko
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In 2002, the Japanese toy company Takara applied to register a trademark for "Giko Neko". 2channel users were enraged at the idea of one of their original characters becoming trademarked, and as a result, Takara withdrew the trademark application.
What would Giko have been like if Takara had gone through with their trademark application? Takara Giko is a wholesome, child-friendly character that resulted from this hypothetical. His personality has become less toxic, and he no longer says things like "you may die".
Even after the controversy was resolved, Takara Giko was able to remain as a distinct AA character. He is often portrayed in a romantic relationship with Di.
