Kalpis

Named after a popular soft-drink in Japan, Kalpis is one half of the comedic duo Ramune & Kalpis (also commonly known as Tick & Tuck) modeled after classic American comedians Abbott & Costello. Usually depicted as happy-go-lucky, but bumbling, henchmen or assistants, Ramune & Kalpis often make an appearance when the story is in danger of becoming overly serious or dark. Kalpis is usually the butt of the joke, often set up by Ramune for the punch line. He’s the short, fat “Costello” to Ramune’s tall, skinny “Abbott…