Kaoani

thumb|right|An example kaoani Kaoani () are small, animated pixel-art emoticons that often appear as bouncing or floating figures. They originated in Japan and are also known by names such as "puffs," "anime blobs," "anikaos," or "anime emoticons."

== Characteristics == Kaoani typically take the form of simple, rounded characters with expressive faces. Common designs include animals, food items such as rice balls, colorful blobs, or stylized versions of popular cartoon and anime characters. Many kaoani are animated to perform specific actions, such as dancing, cheering, or laughing.