Traveling back in time towards the beginning in SEGA’s game-making career, Punching Bag became one of their first arcade games back in 1960. In 1976, Heavyweight Champ was released by SEGA as one of their first video games in the arcade. With these significant origins of SEGA being deeply influenced by the sport of Boxing, Seji Gaio enters the ring!

Seji is, as one would guess, a kangaroo. He is very energetic, never shying away from proving himself, while he is also very pure of heart, willing to look out for the welfare of others. At times, Seji might be seen as rather prideful and overzealous, though that is merely speculation as it is all done in parody. Seji also carries a very persevering attitude, not willing to give up any fight no matter what, regardless if it’s physical or mental.

Seji Gaio is my personal attempt at making a sub-mascot intent on reliving the history of SEGA, while carrying the spirit rather reminiscent of the true mascot of SEGA, Sonic the Hedgehog. Enjoy!

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http://seiga.nicovideo.jp/seiga/im3169751 -- Original Contest Submission

http://segabits.com/blog/2013/04/24.....t-competition/ -- Info on Contest

-- Foxytail (Tim)