Be the Hero with the “Spany” Character Mask!
This is a standard mask featuring the cute character Spany. Unlike the scary Oni masks, this mask represents the “Hero” or the “Bean Thrower” side during the Setsubun festival.
Learn Japanese: The Role of the Bean Thrower
In the Setsubun tradition, participants are divided into two roles. Which one will you be?
- Oni (Demon): Wears a scary mask (like Akamaru or Aomaru) and runs away.
- Maku-Hito (Thrower): Wears a friendly mask (like this Spany!) or no mask, and throws beans to chase the bad spirits away.
Key Phrase: “Fuku wa Uchi!”
While wearing this mask and throwing beans, shout the phrase:
“Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!”
(Demons out! Luck in!)
By downloading both the Oni masks and this Spany mask, you can act out the full Japanese festival scene with your friends or family. Get ready to drive the bad luck away!