In Japanese anime cartoons, the lines between the human and animal worlds are often blurred. Human characters with animal features are common. This is referred to as Kemonomimi, meaning "animal ears."... Read more
Anime is a popular style of Japanese animation used in cartoons. This characteristic art style emerged in the 1960s, both in cartoon anime and the related comic book manga. Its popularity increased markedly during the 1990s and still continues to grow... Read more
The term "chibi" is derived from a Japanese verb meaning "to become shorter." It is a style of caricature that features its subject in an exaggerated way. Chibi "are small and chubby, with stubby limbs and oversized heads to make them resemble children." The word chibi can also be translated as "little" or "cute."... Read more
Bulls or oxen have been depicted in art since time immemorial. This is likely due to both their impressive strength and their proximity to humans. Cattle were among the first animals to be domesticated, and they were soon put to use pulling carts and plows and turning millstones... Read more
There are about 30 species of iguana that live in tropical regions of the Americas and surrounding islands. Iguanas live on land, burrow underground, climb trees, and even swim in the ocean. The largest can get well over six feet in length and weigh nearly 15 pounds. They can live for 20 years in the wild... Read more
Bearded dragon is the common name of a group of eight lizard species. They are named for the spikey "beard" beneath their necks which can turn black due to stress... Read more
Mortal Kombat is an early video game that debuted in 1992. It is a fantasy-themed fighting game. It takes place in a fictional universe of eighteen realms created by the Elder Gods. The inhabitants of one realm can only conquer another through a series of Mortal Kombat tournaments, in which each realm's greatest warriors battle one another... Read more
The children's book The Lorax was released in 1971. The small, furry Lorax is the title character. He "speaks for the trees" in the face of environmental destruction... Read more
Toby Rogers, also known as Ticci Toby, is the title character and antagonist of a creepypasta story. He is a serial killer who, since childhood, suffered from mental disorders, Tourette's syndrome, and a nervous system disorder which made him unable to feel pain... Read more
Sheriff Woody is the star of Disney and Pixar's animated film Toy Story and its three sequels. Woody is young Andy's favorite toy - at least until the space action figure Buzz Lightyear comes along. He is a good-hearted hero who is willing to help others, even when not to his personal advantage... Read more
Buzz Lightyear is a Space Ranger who works for Star Command, protecting the good citizens of the universe from the machinations of the Evil Emperor Zurg. At least... Read more
Charlie Brown is a classic character of American comic strips. He was written to be a "lovable loser," a caricature of the average person or Everyman. Throughout the stories, he ranges in age from four to eight years old... Read more
Adrien Agreste was your average teen - sort of. He lived in France, modeling for his fashion designer father. After helping an elderly man by the name of Master Fu, he was chosen as one of two superheroes-to-be. He was given a ring called Cat Miraculous which allows him to transform into his feline alternate identity... Read more
Marinette Dupain-Cheng is an average girl. Her French and Chinese parents own a bakery. She dreams of becoming a fashion designer. She is average, that is, until she passes a test and is given a pair of earrings known as the Ladybug Miraculous... Read more
The legend of Uncle Sam began in 1813. A meatpacker by the name of Samuel Wilson supplied the U.S. army with barrels of beef. Each barrel was stamped with "U.S." for "United States," but... Read more
A cape is a sleeveless garment that fastens at the neck. It often drapes over the shoulders, back, chest, and arms. Long capes are called cloaks and capes with hoods are known as chaperons... Read more
Princess Jasmine is the daughter of a Sultan in the city of Agrabah. She is spirited and independent, unwilling to be bound by the laws of her time - including those that would force her into marriage. She has a loyal pet tiger named Rajah... Read more
Kai is a Ninja of Fire, and as such he is independent, impulsive, and has a quick temper. Formerly, he was a blacksmith and a weapons maker. He is one of six teenage Ninja trained by Sensei Wu in the art of Spinjitzu. Together, they fight the forces of evil in order to protect the land of Ninjago... Read more
The Lego Batman Minifigure debuted in 2006. He has appeared with a number of cosmetic variations, including the "classic comic suit" in grey and dark blue, the 2008 Dark Knight film suit, the white "Arctic Batman," and many others... Read more
Thirteen years after the release of the animated film Finding Nemo, Disney and Pixar provided fans with a sequel - Finding Dory. This film expounds on the backstory of one of the franchise's most beloved characters... Read more