The Vegan world has been viewed differently over the years, from fad, to strange, to somewhat mysterious and even hip with the change in emphasis on healthy and organic eating in recent years. And when one decides to convert to Veganism, it is likely that the recipient will find that he or she will require careful planning and attention to every day living if it is to be carried per say. This is due to the extensive use of animal product in everything from lip balm, clothing, bags and glue before people even think about planning dinner! For those who strongly believe that Veganism is the best way to live, emphasis on promoting and education the lifestyle to the younger generation is crucial if Veganism is to survive and continue to spread as a probably lifestyle option. Could Tofu Oyako be the one to save the Vegan world?!

Who – And What - Is Tofu Oyako?!

Tofu Oyako is an action figurine collection series that has taken the Japanese market by storm. He may not look like the average action figurine; however he is certainly taken the Vegan – and non-Vegan – world by storm! Tofu Oyako stands around 3 inches tall and comes in a variety of different forms and themes including bears, dolls, people, and novelty toys, however all types has the traditional block head (or “tofu” head). Tofu Oyako comes in a variety of forms including plush toys, plastic figurines, boxes, bags, key rings and stickers, which are ever growing with his popularity.

How Tofu Oyako Was Born

Tofu Oyako was manufactured by a company called Devilrobots in Tokyo in 1997. The company was established by Shinichro Kitai (Art Director), Kenji Saito (Creative Director) and Seiko Kato, with Yoshinzo Yoshimura (Creative Director) and Takeshi Ikegami (Designer) joining the company when it became limited in 2000. The group of designers created Tofu Oyako who became popular, particularly in the Japanese market by 2002. They also well known for their character “Evirob”, developed in 2001. Their designs can be seen in stores as toys with many design companies including: Medicom, Cubeworks and AdFunture. Their website can be viewed at www. Devilrobots.com.

The Future of Tofu Oyako

As Tofu Oyako spreads further to the Western countries, it is possible that so too will the use of tofu and related Vegan meat substitutes as an every day meal alternative. It is thought that a Vegan lifestyle, when followed sensibly, can be a healthier option than the traditional meat-based diet that is most popular today. Vegans have shown to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, lower fat percentages and are loess likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes and other diseases. Who knows, Tofu Oyako may be the Vegan savior!