The aesthetic of kawaii (cuteness) was weaponized by the government in the “Cool Japan” initiative to sell soft power. Yet, the entertainment industry also commercializes its opposite: yami-kawaii (sick-cute), which pairs pastel colors with imagery of medical masks and hospitalization, reflecting the mental health crisis hidden beneath the polished surface.
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