>>50183764The main reason they made Cinderace the JFA mascot was so that he could get more Jap kids to become better football players they're already preparing for the future kek.
>https://www.jfa.jp/news/00025707/>Co., Ltd. is working on the "My First Pokémon Project", which has the mission of nurturing the next generation of Pokemon, to create and increase the first points of contact between children and Pokemon. So far, we have built various points of contact. When I was looking for a challenge in a new area, I focused on the foot technique that handles the ball of the striker Pokemon "Aceburn" brilliantly, and especially the special move "Kaen Ball" is very cool to decide the volley shot from lifting. I asked the Japan Football Association to say that he is like a hero of shounen manga and that he might be the target of children's longing. As a result, we are very pleased to be able to carry out such efforts with JFA. I'm also looking forward to seeing many children who say, "I met Aceburn through soccer," as the reason I learned about Pokemon. 