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FAKE NEWS MONSTERS: Meet the Quirky Critters Explaining Online Misinformation
If you have ever scrolled through your feed and wondered how wild rumors spread so fast, Yahoo! JAPAN News has a hilarious way to explain it. They have launched a brilliant new set of characters that turn the sneaky tactics of internet misinformation into adorable, quirky creatures.
As one of the biggest digital media platforms in Japan, Yahoo! JAPAN News is uniquely positioned to tackle media literacy. By turning complex digital behaviors into digestible, fun cartoon characters, they make understanding online safety engaging for everyday chat users.
FAKE NEWS MONSTERS – 36168
Introducing the “Fake News Monsters” stickers, featuring characters that personify the mechanics of fake news! Spice up your chats with friends with these free, limited-time stickers. Get them by friending the official Yahoo! News account! Available until: November 22, 2025.
- Title : FAKE NEWS MONSTERS
- Price : Free
- Type : Static
- Region : Japan
- Link : line://shop/detail/36168
- Publisher : Yahoo! JAPAN News
- Copyright : LY Corporation
Decoding the Mischievous Lineup
Let us break down these eight highly expressive characters to see how they represent the wild world of internet rumors.
The Top Row: Spreaders and Diggers
First up is a yellow, mole-like creature wearing cool sunglasses and a red cap. He is busily digging with a shovel under the Japanese text tsun tsun, which means poking or prodding. This represents digging up old gossip just to stir the pot. Next to him is a dapper, purple, four-armed ringmaster shouting waai, translating to yay. This showman represents the hype-mongering that celebrates sensationalized headlines. Then, we see a studious blue reptile wearing red glasses, writing furiously. The text memo memo means jotting notes, symbolizing confirmation bias and cherry-picking data out of context. Wrapping up the top row is a round green creature with giant purple lips saying nanchatte, or just kidding, perfectly capturing how people backpedal after spreading false rumors.
The Bottom Row: Manipulators and Lurkers
The second row starts with a smug orange lobster holding a film strip. The text niyari translates to a mischievous smirk, representing malicious video editing and framing. Next is a masked performer with blonde hair holding a sign, accompanied by the trumpet-like sound effect tetteree, or ta-da. He represents the dramatic reveal of clickbait traps. Beside him, a pink frog-like monster wearing headphones taps away on a laptop. Her text reads uso da pyon, which translates to that is a lie, pyon, mimicking casual online trolls who spread falsehoods with a cute attitude. Finally, a stone golem made of mosaic tiles stares intently. The text jii means staring, representing silent lurkers and automated bots monitoring your feed.
A Clever Collaboration for Media Literacy
This clever sticker set is copyrighted by LY Corporation, the massive tech entity behind Japan’s most popular social tools. By merging the platform power of LY Corporation with the editorial expertise of Yahoo! JAPAN News, these characters offer a lighthearted yet educational way to talk about digital literacy. They turn serious internet issues into fun, relatable tools for daily chats, reminding us all to think twice before we share.
