There are countless cartoons that focus on the beauty of romance, but the greatest of these is actually built on reality with a penguin named Grapes only. 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’ Hululu character. While this combination may not be unusual, it has made a big impression on anime fans around the globe.
An image of Grape-Kun and his cardboard waifu appears alongside the story of their relationship. Sadly, the dear penguin passed away from illness a few months after their relationship began in 2017. Although the story of Grape-Kun is several years old, it still remains to this day. popular as fans express their admiration for the avian otaku. Grape-Kun was so beloved that a memorial was quickly erected shortly after his death.
Grape-Kun falls back on a cardboard
In April 2017, in an effort to attract visitors, Tobu Zoo installed cardboard panels featuring personified characters from Kemono Friends in their respective animal displays. Employees don’t expect them to attract more attention than just guests. They quickly realize that Grape-Kun, the lonely Humboldt penguin rejected by his flock, is spending all of his time cutting out Hululu. He stared at her, slept near her and tried to climb the high rock where she was placed. The keepers had to separate the two so Grape-Kun could eat. When he started performing her flirtatious dances, the whole world believed he was in love.
Zoo staff and netizens alike embraced the unique romance with open arms. The couple has inspired huge fan art collections, Grape-Kun gets to meet Hululu voice actress Ikuko Chikuta, and Tobu Zoo plans to hold a festival in her honor little penguin. In a Tweet, Chikuta said “Thanks to everyone who came to the talk show! Thank you Mr. Yamada and Mr. Grape ????✨” Visitors from all over the world flock to catch a glimpse of Hululu and her admirers. But this love story soon comes to a sad ending. Grape-Kun fell ill and was old for his kind, passing away in October. The world mourned, and he was quickly immortalized in the form of a new collage, featuring an end-of-the-end penguin. pancreas beside his beloved.
Grape-Kun’s story resonates with Anime fans around the world
Many people dream of one day finding their true love, and for Grape-Kun the Penguin, that dream has come true. What started out as a meme about a lonely bird turning into an avid anime fan has quickly turned into a romance for all ages. The devotion he shows to his unusual mate has brought joy to many. Although their time together was short, this strange couple touched the hearts of people all over the world and were immortalized in the Internet Hall of Fame. Viewers can argue about what they consider the most romantic love in anime, but Grapes only and Hululu’s story will hold the crown for a long time to come.
