Why doesn't Sony use their Cat Mascot (Toro) in the West?

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nordlead said:

Severance said:

kowenicki said:

Silver-Tiger said:

too Japaneeeeeese.

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Not true , see how "Too japaneeeese" is Nintendo and Sega

An Italian plumber and a talking hedgehog. Neither of those is "too Japanese" by any standard. But an Anime style cat is much more Japanese.

How about Pokemon and Phantasy Star?

Edit : PS =/= mascot >_<