Cuteness Everywhere! Exploring the World of Sanrio-Branded Everything
What is it about Sanrio? Sanrio is a global powerhouse when it comes to the world of must-have kawaii goods! Perhaps you’ve seen a whole store dedicated to the brand near where you live, or you’ve had a Hello Kitty trinket since before you can even remember, not to mention your favorite Cinnamoroll plushie from...
YumeTwins Member Spotlight #1
Read about YumeTwins fans who love Japanese kawaii culture as much as you!
Aggretsuko: Fenneko Is the Friend We Could All Use
Aggretsuko, the Sanrio show for adults, follows the life of Retsuko, a red panda office lady, who secretly sings death metal. The show features a whole cast of entertaining and relatable characters, including Retsuko’s coworkers, like Fenneko. Fenneko is designed after an adorable fennec fox, which makes her one of the cutest characters in the...
Cute Sanrio Foods Make the Sweetest Treats!
One thing that unites people across the globe is…FOOD! We all have to eat, and of course we have our likes and dislikes, and certain foods from childhood or certain locales that we could sing the praises of for days, but if it’s made well most people may tend to agree on what’s good and...
What is Gudetama? 10 Surprising Facts about Sanrio’s Apathetic Egg Character
You might've seen a yellow bean-shaped character laying on a white blanket on lunchboxes, pencils, and t-shirts. It’s small and always looks exhausted. It’s actually a very popular Sanrio character named Gudetama! It might be difficult to tell, but it’s actually an egg. Its lack of energy gives the impression of something lazy. Its personality...
Sailor Moon Aesthetic: 5 Reasons Why We Are Living for It
The Sailor Moon aesthetic is trending right now, and it’s everything. But pastels, sparkles, and cute sailor outfits are only a part of it. Here are five reasons why we love this aesthetic so much. 1. 90’s Anime Were Gorgeous The #90sanimeaesthetic is trending and it’s not hard to see why. From food to fashion,...
What is Sailor Moon About? Sailor Moon’s Origin Explained
Netflix just premiered a two-part Sailor Moon film in June: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie. All the episodes and films are also available online, so if you haven’t seen the anime yet, now is the best time to watch it. And if you have, it’s an even better time to rewatch! So let’s...
Shonen vs Shoujo: What’s the Difference?
The differences between various types of anime and manga series can be overwhelming for new fans. There seems to be a new series coming out every other month but many fans swear you need to watch the classics in order to truly get the medium. There are many different genres of anime but the two...
The Best Shoujo Anime: Our Top 10 Shoujo Favorites
Shoujo anime has grown largely in popularity over the past ten years. Before it was mostly seen as a medium to tell cute stories about magical girls fighting evil, but the stories of shoujo anime have gotten increasingly more complex over the years. Often love stories revolving around middle school or junior high school students,...
Which Sailor Moon Character Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
Sailor Moon is one of the most popular TV shows of all time. Starting out as a long-running original series from the ’90s to early 2000’s, the show has inspired several original plays, video games, and exclusive merchandise since. For many people it was the first anime they watched back in their childhood and the...
The Most Expensive Japanese Collectibles
The Japanese culture is one of the most interesting and beautiful cultures in the world. With a rich history spanning back thousands of years, it's no surprise that there are many valuable pieces from this amazing country. In this article, you will learn about some of these priceless items and what makes them so special....
How-To: Play ‘Daifugo’, the Japanese Card Game
Let's learn how to play 'Daifugo' or 'Billionaire', a super popular card game in Japan! It's the perfect way to warm up your Sailor Moon Playing Cards from YumeTwins' November 2021 box! Each player is dealt a set of cards, and the winner is the one who has no more cards left in his or...