1 of 5 — Hannari Tofu is a character who shows up on a range of plush merchandise. 2 of 5 — To-fu Oyako is a soybean-curd-inspired line of products, including bags, planners and pillows.

But at least these sweet, savory and otherwise cute snacks will serve as a morale booster for students across Japan who have been studying nonstop for months in hopes for a passing grade.

Now, to honor this bizarre character from the franchise, Japanese 7-11s’ are releasing some insanely cute snacks that take the form of Monkey D Luffy’s favorite deer. Anime News Network shared ...

He is co-editor of “The Aesthetics and Affects of Cuteness”, and the editor of “Cute Studies ... Adorable “kawaii” food is uniquely ascendant in Japan. In eateries across the country ...

Delicious, too. In Japanese, they're called "doubutsu doonatsu" (どうぶつドーナツ) or, literally, "animal donuts." And recently, these cute snacks have been delighting those with a sweet ...