日本鬼子: Hinomoto Oniko 02

A Japanese moe character originating from the Breaking News (VIP) Board on 2channel, Hinomoto Oniko in the anthropomorphism of the phrase “日本鬼子”, a Chinese ethnic slur used against the Japanese. It is read as “riben guizi” in Chinese which literally means “Japanese Devil”, but when read in Kun’yomi, it is “Hinomoto Oniko” which resembles a female name. She was created in 2010 and has since become an internet meme infamous among forums and imageboards in Japan.

Well, that’s one way of changing something negative into a positive. If you can’t beat ‘em, moe-fy them! Thanks to 2chmod for sending this in!

Source: ウホ速報

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日本鬼子: Hinomoto Oniko

I think I have an idea who this character is, but I can’t place a name to it.

Remember how the Chinese illustrated the Japanese as “devils” or “demons” because of their cruelty back in World War II? I seem to recall reading a recent Japanese retaliation by turning that character “moe”.

Then again, there are a lot of miko characters out there and she could be one of those too. Otherwise, her hair’s like Yuuko’s.

Any guesses? Thanks to Madelynne for sending this!

EDIT: Thank you to everyone who commented! I will add her as Hinomoto Oniko because more people seem to think she is that Japanese Devil, moe-fied! Thanks again, everyone!

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