« Enter/Shift Key Cell Phone Straps | Main | Slipper Ping Pong Official Racket »
Kaomoji-kun is a new Japanese mascot/toy that represents the ultimate otaku. His face is made of Shift-JIS art (kinda like ASCII art) and there's a whole back story about his nerdy lifestyle. He wakes up and goes to Akihabara every day. He hangs out in maid cafes, waits in line for silly collectibles, and eats junk food bought from convenience stores.
This funny little video explains.
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00d8341c5d3253ef00e54faf87618833
Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Kaomoji-kun: ASCII Character Depicts Ultimate Otaku:
This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.
As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.
Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.
Send tips to mango [at] tokyomango [dot] com
Thanks! I love Kaomoji-kun! I have 2 phone strips from series 2 & 3. Will definitely check out those new ones with clothes. I want the ones with camera! lol
The one with red shirt kinda looks like KON of Bleach.
Posted by: kungfupiggy | December 24, 2007 at 10:11 AM