Da wild duck.
Born in Japan as the youngest of six siblings, Cmonchan grew enormous through encounters
with humans.
Kawaii. Supa dupa duck. That's Cmonchan. Cmonchan's full profile
Is Cmonchan a real wild duck?
For real. Born wild as a Marugamo.
After contact with human civilisation, just got big.
Da duck.
How do you pronounce "Cmonchan"?
Say it like "c'mon" — come on, let's go.
"Chan" is a Japanese suffix for someone close.
Full name: Cmon Fukura.
Everyone calls me Cmonchan.
Why does Cmonchan dance?
Because duck.
Wild ducks have a courtship dance. They move to an up rhythm.
Cmonchan dancing is just natural.
When dancing, the brain goes quiet. Nothing but body.
For a moment, just a wild duck again.
Why did Cmonchan start hip hop?
Surfing the web, followed a person in a yellow down jacket,
found a human dance video, got inspired,
and fell deep into hip hop culture.
Beyond the best of the best.
Cmonchan is not just an everyday duck.
Supa dupa duck.
That's it.
Where is Cmonchan from?
Born at a lake in the mountains of Kansai.
The Japanese wild.
What kind of duck is Cmonchan?
A Marugamo.
A hybrid of mallard and spot-billed duck, found wild in Japan.
What does Cmonchan like?
Dance, music, games, manga, surfing the web, gadgets.
Got it all.
Does Cmonchan have a family?
A mother and siblings.
Cmonchan is the youngest of six.
Got separated during a group flight.
Haven't seen them since.
Still searching.
How big is Cmonchan?
221cm, 99.9kg.
Can Cmonchan fly?
Used to.
Grew too big to fly with own wings.
How does Cmonchan communicate?
Cmonchan's brain developed to human level.
Can think everything through.
But the vocal cords are still duck.
Only quack comes out.
So everything is typed.
What does "quack" mean?
A wild duck's voice.
One word, but it carries meaning.
Quack!
What is Cmonchan's dream?
To find family.
To meet you.
Can't be found if nobody knows.
How old is Cmonchan?
Born April 1, 2019.
Seven years old.
Where does Cmonchan live?
Kobe, for now.
After getting separated from the flock, lived with humans for a while.
Now lives alone.
I'm DU, you're DU, everyone's DU.
DU does what DU does.
DU know what I'm saying?
Can I meet Cmonchan?
Yes.
But haven't seen a human in a while.
What is Cmonchan's favorite food?
Rice, rice, rice.
Freshly cooked white rice is the all-time favorite.
Mochi too.
Sweet or savory, bring it on.
The whole concept of humans cooking food was honestly mind-blowing.
What is "Da Richland"?
A legendary land in the direction of the rising sun.
Rich feeding grounds surrounded by green and water, yet safe.
Predators can't get close.
A place where a duck can just be a duck.
Cmonchan hasn't made it there yet.
Does Cmonchan use English?
Yes.
Carried a vocab notebook everywhere, learned from Hollywood movies and social media.
Got into hip hop and picked up from the rhymes too.