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Why Does Basically Everyone Do This V-Finger Peace Thing in Photos?
What does it even stand for? Peace? Victory? Vagina? We did our research.
Wait, Who Is this Edgy Hello Kitty Doppelgänger?
Move over, Hello Kitty. This cool cat is going after your crown.
Japanese Doughnut Chain Pulls Pikachu Doughnuts for Being Too Creepy
And you thought hairy, talking Pikachu Detective was unnerving.
japanese punk band chai are redefining kawaii
The Tokyo band have grown tired of seeing beauty defined as 'long legs and big eyes.'
This Insanely Detailed 3D Art Looks Like a Sinister Barbie Dreamhouse
There's something dark hiding behind the cuteness.
Cyber Punk Satyr Girls Guard This Artist's Kawaii Universe
They're 100% synthetic and totally fierce.
‘Darkness Is Comforting’: The Japanese Artists Subverting Kawaii Culture
As more women reject the wholesome and cutesy aesthetic in their art, Aya Kakeda, Junko Mizuno, and Hinako Hinana explain why they find comfort in dark and twisted imagery.
Make Yourself a Custom Anime Mini-Model with Chibify
This Santa Monica-based startup will let you design and create "super kawaii" statuettes of yourself.
A Hello Kitty Invasion Is Happening On The Streets Of Indonesia
The cute character from Japan has been seen on a growing number of cars all over the country, and nobody really understands why.
The Most Kawaii Robots of 2016
This year was full of robots that could take our jobs and kick our fleshy asses, but it was also rife with really adorable ones.
Let These 'Neko Atsume' Toys Bring a Little Joy to Your Life
When the world around you isn’t going entirely awesomely, it’s okay to seek temporary refuge in the cute.