In addition to the winner of the Mega Man Legends 3 Devroom's Bright Bats Mascot Event, a runner up was chosen along with four honorable mentions, plus four more that Director Eguchi personally liked.

Anko

Submitted By Kobun #294

Eguchi's Comments:
The idea that her face is just drawn on with a marker is really irresistible! I can't stop thinking about what kinds of faces I would draw. The character also exudes a real sense of mysterious and strangeness, which I really like.

Ishihara's Comments:
You gotta love that this character's face is just drawn on by the Bright Bats. I bet she'd probably have a different face on in every scene. Too funny!

Aibo

Submitted By Kobun #1010

Eguchi's Comments:
A very cute, simplistic design. I love that you stuck with a four-legged style instead of making it walk on two legs even though it's so cutesy.

Ishihara's Comments:
His legs are like little pipes, but it looks like there's a lot more to them than that.

Mare

Submitted By Kobun #3782

Eguchi's Comments:
Creepy. When I imagine this freaky but somehow also cute little guy floating around, it makes for a very impactful image. You gotta love his face, but that terrifying scythe is hilarious.

Ishihara's Comments:
He's the sort of mascot who's mostly just idle. When I imagine him floating there behind the Bright Bats, it's actually a surprisingly good fit.

Chip

Submitted By Ben-hur Pilotti (#3451)

Eguchi's Comments:
At first I couldn't tell if this thing was an owl, a bat, or a squirrel, but it's that very ambiguity that gives it its hook. It's important to have something a little bit "off".

Ishihara's Comments:
The "bat complex" thing is adorable.

Hovind

Submitted By Jeremey (#3089)

Eguchi's Comments:
Personally, I like this one quite a bit. I can see this guy running at the mouth, putting people down left and right, and starting lots of trouble because of it. The plant motif is also really cool.

Ishihara's Comments:
Here's a design you simply can't forget once you've seen it. It's also cool that you gave him such a foul personality!

Ponkotsu-Maru

Submitted By Kobun #1336

Eguchi's Comments:
There's no doubt in my mind that this guy would make for some truly touching scenes!
"BZZT. . . MISS AERO. . . . ARE. . . YOU. . . CRY-ING?"
And then in the end he would self-destruct for her or something. Is that hackneyed? Nah, more like classic.

Ceja

Submitted By Kobun #717

Eguchi's Comments:
In a sense, this is a submission of the highest caliber. That tail is incredible.

Cola

Submitted By Arsyahlamuness (#1697)

Eguchi's Comments:
I don't know what it is, but when I look at this guy, I suddenly feel really calm. I guess koalas have a soothing effect. And he's a neat freak to boot!

Darchron

Submitted By Niklas (#137)

Eguchi's Comments:
It's a frog. . . right? I like that he's cute but still very mysterious. He's got just the right balance of spooky versus adorable. May the force be with you.