Hyoutan-tsugi

Hyoutan-tsugi is a creation by Osamu Tezuka which has appeared throughout his many works. Hyoutan-tsugi is a small creature that resembles a pig. Hyoutan-tsugi has in a way become Osamu Tezukas signature, as he has appeared in just about every single work that Osamu Tezuka has worked on. He will usually appear when a character is embarrassed or angry.