Sakura, default ghost of the Ukagaka program Materia Ukagaka (J. 伺か) is a catch-all term for several Japanese software programs which share a single format and function; to provide mascot characters for your computer desktop. These mascot characters (called 'ghosts') can perform some useful functions, such as opening oft-visited websites and checking mail, but are most popular as an aesthetic add-on.
Ghosts are typically cute anime girls of original design as seen in the sample screenshot, accompianied by a small monster or pet of some sort. However, a variety of other subjects exist on the sidelines, from video game characters to 2ch memes to Hitler.
External links
- SSP (http://ssp.shillest.net/), a popular Ukagaka program for Windows
- Niseringo (http://ccm.sherry.jp/ninni/), an Ukagaka program for Mac OS X
- ninix-aya (http://ninix-aya.sourceforge.jp/), a Ukagaka program for UNIX
- GHOST TOWN (http://ghost.sakura.vg/), a repository of ghost characters
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