The virtual birthday cards she’s been receiving online show the popular virtual idol in a number of poses and scenarios.
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Be careful when breaking out this one; sometimes the person you’re pitying doesn’t want your pity.
With their cute sets of extra paws, these hilarious cats look like furry catbuses come to life!
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C’mon Abe, you can do it! You’ve got nothing to lose… Except maybe your pride.
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Meet Tona, the little animal who’s charming the Internet by hiding inside its owner’s stuffed toy collection.
The champion player shows off champion poses that set off a trending hashtag on Twitter in Japan.
Why just hand your loved ones money when you can send them on an adventure? The experience is priceless!
See just how much hair a dog can shed during a routine shampoo in this series of impressive before-and-after photos.
While Japanese coin box toys feature sweet cats who kindly take your change for safekeeping, real cats like this prefer to do other things with your money!
This cat’s moved on from boxes after discovering the pleasures of the electrical appliance.
The way this cat shakes its head while burying its face into its hands makes it look almost human!
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