Grape-Kun's love story captured the world's heart.
There are innumerable anime out there that focus on the beauty of romance, but the greatest of these love stories was actually grounded in reality with a penguin named Grape-Kun. Grape-Kun, an elderly Humboldt penguin, took the internet by storm when he met the love of his life in the form of Kemono Friends character Hululu. Though the pairing might be unusual, it struck a chord with anime fans all across the globe.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT An image of Grape-Kun and his cardboard waifu blew up along with the story of their relationship. Sadly, the dear penguin passed away from illness months after their relationship began in 2017. Though the story of Grape-Kun is a few years old, it's still beloved today as fans express their admiration for the avian otaku. Grape-Kun was so beloved that a memorial was quickly erected shortly after his passing.
Grape-Kun Fell Head Over Heels For A Cardboard Cutout In April 2017, in an effort to attract visitors, Tobu Zoo installed cardboard cutouts of anthropomorphic characters from Kemono Friends in the exhibits of their corresponding animals. Staff did not expect them to gain attention from more than just guests. They soon realized that Grape-Kun, the lonely Humboldt penguin rejected by his colony, was spending all of his time with the cutout of Hululu.
Zoo staff and internet denizens alike embraced the unconventional romance with open arms. The couple inspired huge collections of fan art, Grape-Kun got to meet Hululu's voice actress Ikuko Chikuta, and Tobu Zoo made plans to put on a festival in the little penguin's honor. In a Tweet, Chikuta said "Thank you to everyone who came to the talk show! Thank you, Mr. Yamada and Mr. Grape 🐧✨" Visitors flocked from all over to catch a glimpse of Hululu and her admirer.
Grape-Kun's Story Resonated With Anime Fans Across the World Many people dream of one day finding their true love, and for Grape-Kun the Penguin, that dream came true. What started off as a meme about a lonely bird becoming an anime fanatic soon turned into a romance for the ages. The devotion he showed to his unconventional mate brought joy to many.
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