Nyango Star is a yuru-chara and drummer who is the mascot of Kuroishi, Aomori, Japan. The character is a hybrid of an apple and a cat. His name is inspired by drummer Ringo Starr. Played by an anonymous performer, Nyango Star plays heavy metal drums. The character's concerts and merchandise increases revenue and attention for Kuroishi, a farming community with a declining population. Videos of Nyango Star performing the theme song to Anpanman went viral in Japan in 2019 and became an international internet meme the following year. He is one of the most famous yuru-chara.