 On October 30, 2013, Funassyi was awarded a certificate for its contributions in promoting Funabashi all over Japan.However, the Funabashi Municipal Government, with the mutual consent of Funassyi, did not formally approve Funassyi as an official mascot of the city, since doing so might restrict Funassyi's activities.On November 27, 2013, Funassyi released its first CD single, collaborating with Toshihiko "Takamiy" Takamizawa of The Alfee, on the Far Eastern Tribe Records label.