A list of the best Japanese cartoon characters that put Japanese anime on the world map.. The cutest anime characters bring a huge dose of kawaii, appearing in many genres but most often in slice-of-life. Nadeshiko Kagamihara (Laid Back Camp) radiates cozy charm, while Rem (Re:Zero) enchants the fantasy world. Even Izuku Midoriya as a child and Onoda Sakamichi (Yowamushi Pedal) showcase cuteness in shonen and sports anime.
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In Japan, if it's cute, then it's cool. Little mascots and characters are all over the place because they've proven to be incredibly persuasive - they work their way into your memory, to the point that you're buying heaps of merchandise based on your public transport card, because that little penguin on all the Suica cards is so darn adorable.. Welcome to the cute and crazy world of Japanese mascots, also known as yuru-kyara! Find the most kawaii characters here!