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Viral pet social media trends in Japan

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Social media platforms in Japan continue to see a surge in viral pet content, ranging from heartwarming interactions to humorous facial expressions. Feline trends remain prominent. A video of a cat named Ginji has garnered over 2.5 million views and 140,000 likes on X for its “banzai” motion when its belly is tickled. Additionally, a photo by Yuzen artist Kana Mizuno of a cat watching over a napping infant on a tatami mat earned 59,000 likes, with viewers noting the pet’s “protective aura”. More recently, cats visiting veterinary clinics have gone viral due to their dramatic reactions; Ururi gained attention for a “rebellious” look on a vaccination certificate, while Koma’s wide-eyed, serious expression in a carrier earned over 190,000 likes. Newer feline trends include a kitten named Choco, whose surprised reaction to noticing its own tail on Threads garnered over 170,000 views. On X, a tabby cat named Tanu went viral after its long fur created an unusual shape while sliding a door, leading commenters to compare the animal to a “large hairball or a raccoon”. Recent feline trends have expanded to include unique physical poses and relatable owner experiences. A Norwegian Forest Cat named Uru-chan gained significant attention on TikTok, with a video surpassing 150,000 views showing the cat standing on its hind legs in a manner reminiscent of a “lady holding her skirt”. Additionally, an X user shared a comic strip featuring a cat named Oniku that depicts the common experience of a pet interrupting smartphone use to initiate “cat sniffing” (neko-sui), a behavior many owners reported as a nightly occurrence. ~~Dog-related~~ Newer viral content has ~~also maintained significant engagement. Clips featuring Akita~~ highlighted unusual interactions with water. On YouTube, twin cats Gyu and ~~Shiba Inu breeds have trended, including a video~~ Momo were filmed requesting water from ~~the Instagram account ‘ryo_akitainu_diary’ showing Akita Inus Daikichi and Sachi meeting~~ their owner, with Gyu waiting for a ~~newborn.~~ dish to be held by hand.

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