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Sanrio made an announcement that they will make AI chat versions of Hello Kitty and Gudetama... I would like to formally request that Gudetama remains exactly as unresponsive and unhelpful as he has been since his creation.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 07/10/2026

Don't mind me...Just craving a Takeshita Street crepe rn... 📷️ : J. Brence | KawaiiGuy for いつでも

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 02/10/2026

Which controller do you think is better? The Super Famicom -or- Super Nintendo I'm partial because one is much more colorful.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 02/10/2026

Tarepanda is a panda who lies flat on the floor and rolls to get places. AKA my spirit animal.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 29/09/2026

Want to give major props to @Streamlabs - Their multi-streaming capability has so far been the easiest to use in the market for me (from titling to ingestion to dual format) with now sending four signals out. This is not an ad - just general appreciation for clean, easy to use software.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 29/09/2026

Bad Answers Only: Rilakkuma has a zipper on his back, and San-X has never told us what's inside. WHAT IS INSIDE RILAKKUMA?

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 28/09/2026

If you start your livestreams silent and waiting for an audience to appear to talk, you're doing it absolutely wrong. Talk to the empty room if you have to. It's still the show - so make it worth watching to any passerby.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 27/09/2026

Ramen Ticket Machine: "Insert Coins" Every First Time Traveler to Japan:

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 26/09/2026

Airline: "Your baggage is 10 pounds overweight." Me: "Excuse me - There are Pokemon in there and they have names."

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 25/09/2026

Why do I always eat convenience store food when I'm in Japan? 1) It's delicious 2) It's cheap 3) How else would I have money for plushies?

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 25/09/2026

For anyone who's been to Japan more than once: What is the one thing that you pack now that you didn't pack the first time? (and why is it a pocket fan?)

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 23/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Nintendo! 137+ years and counting!! Thank you for everything you've brought to this world💖

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 20/09/2026

You know who has never once filmed a morning routine? Gudetama. Dude's been tired for 13 years - Sanrio knows not to push them into the wrong content.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 20/09/2026

I just realized that the Nintendo 64 turned 30 this year. I remember my parents put the console on layaway so I could save up for it (Who remembers layaway?) What were ya'lls first memories with the N64?

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 18/09/2026

👏👏👏👏👏 This past month has been the most substantial month of growth in years on YouTube. At the current growth rate, I might hit 100k+ on my fourth (and most personal channel) within the next three weeks.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 18/09/2026

Our friend Pompompurin is proof that you can be 30+ years of age and still rocking with cute culture.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 17/09/2026

Imagine if America wasn't so damn backwards due to bad actors, folks in the US would still be able to experience the joys of dressing up as adults (outside of the evening extra-ticketed Halloween parties).

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 16/09/2026

It's interesting to think about how a Twitch subscription is one person deciding your efforts are worth about $6 a month (a latte in a city).

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 15/09/2026

Tokyo Game Show is 5 days this year - touted in their marketing as the "LONGEST 5 DAYS" (September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe) For anyone that has felt the pain of the heat, extensive lines, feet after walking in circles on concrete floors...I send you strength to survive the "LONGEST 5 DAYS"

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 14/09/2026

With several hundred copies now in the hands of creators, I cannot wait to see how my book, "Create With Purpose" impacts their lives ahead~ If you have read it (in full or part), I would appreciate a review on Amazon as soon as you can! buff.ly/uHyfTtR #CreateWithPurpose

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 14/09/2026

Anime Festival Event happening this weekend with BART in Fremont! Anyone else around SF going? bit.ly/4gOVTmJ

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 09/09/2026

Japan Airlines Economy Class Kids Meals are better than everyday meals in the current US economy.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 08/09/2026

When a YouTube thumbnail captures how you feel going into the Zelda Direct...

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 08/09/2026

Maybe the reason some of us have more patience today than others is that we were willing to spend hours trying to figure out how to connect to other computers locally so we could Sabers Only duel in Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 08/09/2026

Me greeting the Doordash Driver

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 07/09/2026

🎃 👻 🎃 👻 Halloween time is kicking off in Japan's theme parks! Universal Studios Japan has a Sadako (The Ring) dark ride, Resident Evil house, and its first ever rated 18+ horror experience called "Lights Out" at this year's Halloween Horror Nights.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 07/09/2026

It makes me happy that the SF local trains also have mascots. Makes me feel at least a little bit closer to JP when I'm away...

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 06/09/2026

Do you have a minute to hear more about our lord and savior Chiikawa? Wild to think how their film has now grossed over ¥10 billion (around $63 million) at the box office - and I still need to watch it!!!

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 06/09/2026

OMG!!!!!!! HELLO KITTY x LABUBU HALLOWEEN EVENT AT SANRIO PUROLAND I think I need to take a trip to Japan sooner than expected. Packing now. Who's coming with?

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 05/09/2026

I like to keep the games that helped shaped me or brought me joy nearby in my office. Having them inspires me as I work on new projects and broadcast. Do you do the same with any games?

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 05/09/2026

On the road again~ Tamagotchi is still cruising around the US! Upcoming Stops: Philadelphia, PA (Lehigh Valley Mall): September 5–6 Hartford, CT (Westfarms Mall): September 12–13 Raleigh, NC (Crabtree): September 19–20 Atlanta, GA (Mall of Georgia): September 26–27 Memphis, TN (Wolfchase): Oct 3–4

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 28/08/2026

Sanrio generated nearly 50% of its entire company's revenue last year from royalties alone. There is so much value in creating something evergreen.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 26/08/2026

The 2004 comic from Penny Arcade got me thinking deeper about trolls online, and how ultimately we choose to engage (or not engage) with them. I wrote about it today on my Substack. createwithpurposenow.substack.com/p/the-truths...

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 26/08/2026

Next travel dates to Japan have been set. 🗾 Three projects in motion. Are you getting on with me? 📷️ : @kawaiiguy.com | "いつでも Anytime"

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 25/08/2026

Penny Arcade comic from 2004 titled "Green Blackboards (And Other Anomalies)" Did they outright predict the future of social media back in 2004? 👀

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 25/08/2026

Ninety percent of Pop Mart's revenue last year came from artist IPs they own outright. For creators thinking about having a variety-driven business - It's absolutely possible.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 22/08/2026

In celebration of hitting #1 on Amazon several times since release for Social Media/User Generated Content, I am making the Kindle Edition of “Create With Purpose” free to download from August 22-24th!! That’s right - It’s free right now until Monday! Get your copy now! Link in bio!

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 22/08/2026

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 21/08/2026

We're back at #1 on Amazon for books about User Generated Content! 🥳 Help me stay above all these AI-ridden/vibe-code books that keep popping up! Support one that was written by hand from years of experience in the field~ Get your copy of "Create With Purpose" today🙏 💖 amzn.to/4xi2iOC

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 19/08/2026

I'll be moving my theories I have developed over my years in online content to @Substack. Consider subscribing via the link below. The first post on there speaks to the strategy I developed after my worst show & taught to tens of thousands through my speeches at conventions. bit.ly/3Sx4zGp

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 18/08/2026

Whether you like it or not, this is a fact. Your posts are a reflection of you and someone's willingness to "buy" what you are saying.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 18/08/2026

Your subscriber count is a historical record of people who used to be interested.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 17/08/2026

Rest is a production expense. Put it in the budget.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 17/08/2026

A schedule you can hold for five years beats a schedule you can hold for five weeks.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 16/08/2026

Gear is the easiest problem to solve, which is exactly why creators keep solving it instead of the real one.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 15/08/2026

Over the coming weeks, you will notice a gradual intentional shift on my feed. It is worth me sharing with those who do follow here, or have trusted my voice for years🧵

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 13/08/2026

As much as I appreciate the conversations Ludwig puts forward or the scale of shows produced by Ibai, Kai or Speed, you need to carve your own path in this business. Do not emulate someone else's success or try to be the next "them". #KawaiiGuy #CreateWithPurpose

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 11/08/2026

Unpopular truth: Most creators would grow faster posting half as often and thinking twice as hard.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 11/08/2026

Normalize gains as a personal reward.

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KawaiiGuy @kawaiiguy.com · 09/08/2026

📚Happy Book Lovers Day! 📖 If you’re a bookworm content creator like me, consider picking up a copy of my latest book “Create With Purpose” by Jon Brence - now available on Amazon in ebook, paperback and hardcover editions, as well as Rakuten & Books A Million! 💖

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