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The Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — or rage?

Ligaya Mishan
Author: Ligaya Mishan

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Ligaya Mishan

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Animated Films, Cartoons and Cartoonists, Comic Books and Strips, cultureissue2025, Gudetama (Fictional Character), Hello Kitty (Fictional Character), Japan, Murakami, Takashi, Pokemon (Fictional Characters)
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