Starcat Launches Official Character Design Contest for Chunichi Dragons Support Show 'DraNavi'! [Deadline: July 31]

Starcat Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President and CEO: Tomonari Yokoi; hereinafter 'Starcat') has launched a design contest for the official character of 'DraNavi,' its Chunichi Dragons support program.

This initiative aims to co-create a new symbolic character for 'DraNavi' together with viewers. The selected design will be used in the program, as well as on websites, social media, videos, and various promotional activities.

Character Name to Be Chosen by Program Hosts Idota Jun and Kumazaki Haruka

The name of the character based on the winning design will be decided by Idota Jun of Speed Wagon, the program's MC, and SKE48's Haruka Kumazaki, the assistant. A new official 'DraNavi' character will be born from viewers' creative ideas and the naming by Idota and Kumazaki.

The contest is open to all, regardless of professional or amateur status. We welcome submissions that will help energize 'DraNavi' and become a beloved official character for viewers. We look forward to entries filled with passionate support for the program.

Contest Overview

Submission Content

Original character design inspired by 'DraNavi'

Submission Period

June 13, 2026 (Sat) to July 31, 2026 (Fri)

Eligibility

No restrictions (open to professionals and amateurs)

Prizes for Selected Entries

・10,000 yen Amazon gift card
・Invitation to attend studio recording (selected entrants may appear on the program upon request) *Travel and accommodation expenses are at the entrant's own cost

Submission Method

Via dedicated entry form *One entry per person

Contest Website

https://www.starcat.co.jp/dra-navi/character-contest/

*For submission guidelines, file formats, schedule, and other details, please visit the contest website

Chunichi Dragons Support Program 'DraNavi'

A passionate Chunichi Dragons support program delivered by Idota Jun of Speed Wagon and SKE48's Haruka Kumazaki.

Delivers a wide range of information, from players' heartfelt thoughts to their off-stage personalities.

・Broadcast Channel: Starcat Channel 12 (Digital Terrestrial Channel 12)

・Broadcast Schedule: Every Saturday from 13:30 to 14:00 *Check the official website for reruns

・Cast: MC Idota Jun (Speed Wagon) / Assistant Haruka Kumazaki (SKE48)

・Official Website: https://www.starcat.co.jp/sc-ch/list/sports/?channel_logo=6766

・SNS (Official X): https://x.com/dranaviCAT (@dranaviCAT)

Starcat Co., Ltd.

■Company Name: Starcat Co., Ltd.

■URL: https://www.starcat.co.jp/

■Headquarters: 4-133 Takabata, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

■President and CEO: Tomonari Yokoi

■Capital: 2.685 billion yen

■Service Areas: Nagoya City (excluding Moriyama and Midori wards), Kitanagoya City, Iwakura City, Komeno City, parts of Kiyosu City (Nishi-Hiromeshi and Kasuga), Toyoyama Town

■Main Business: Telecommunications / Broadcasting / Film

■Business Overview:

Since launching broadcasting services in October 1990, we have expanded into diverse services centered on telecommunications and video. Today, we provide new value to everyday life primarily through high-speed internet via fiber optics. We are actively enhancing user experience in the B2C domain and expanding into B2B and B2G markets, promoting business growth nationwide.

In the entertainment sector, we operate movie theaters and have entered the content industry through film distribution under our own label, 'Starcat Albatross Film.'