Since 1955, Miffy has delighted children. The character has also delighted graphic designers and illustrators who seem to have been influenced by Dick Brunaâs work. Take Hello Kitty (and her friends)âthey look like Miffy, no?
While his work is popular in Asia, Bruna has continuously voiced his dislike for Hello Kittyâthe Japanese catâs rabbit friend was even taken to court. But Miffyâs legal eagles didnât stop there. More recently, they filed an injunction against a South Korean âshy rabbitâ character named Booto (see above).
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Whatâs more, the judge did note that there were similarities, but that some of those similarities were unavoidable because they were rabbits. Funny, though, Booto looks noting like Bugs Bunny, Peter Rabbit, Roger Rabbit, or even Thumper. That being said, the Korean character sure looks less like Miffy than Hello Kittyâs bunny buddy (below).
Local firm wins rabbit character suit [The Korea Times]
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