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JR East Opens Public Vote for Suica Penguin’s Successor

JR East is asking the public to choose among three characters to replace the Suica Penguin, which will retire in March 2027 after 25 years. The announcement drew more than 134 million views in 48 hours.

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JR East put its next Suica mascot to a public vote, and the announcement drew more than 134 million views in 48 hours. Three characters are competing to replace the Suica Penguin, which is being retired in March 2027 after 25 years.
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JR East Opens Public Vote for Suica Penguin’s Successor

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EN-ORIGINAL (1)

JR East put its next Suica mascot to a public vote, and the announcement drew more than 134 million views in 48 hours. Three characters are competing to replace the Suica Penguin, which is being retired in March 2027 after 25 years.