pixivision - Illustration features tagged incredibly cute

[Featured Articles] Ugoira Animated Illustrations - Must-See Again and Again!

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0900

On pixivision, we often share features highlighting incredible ugoira, or animated illustrations, posted to pixiv!

In addition to still artworks, the ugoira (lit. moving illustration) feature on pixiv allows creators to upload pieces that come alive with subtle movement. From the sway of hair and clothing to delicate gestures and expressions, countless works capture these details with stunning precision.

This time, we’re rounding up past features of ugoira that you’ll want to watch on repeat. From Pokémon and chibi animations to irresistibly cute moments and breezy, wind-swept scenes!

These are tons of fun to watch, but they’ll also give you inspiration for your own art. Get moving with these features highlighting ugoira!

A Collection of Stinking Adorable Ugoira - Irresistibly Cute ♡

Mon, 06 May 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv has a feature called ugoira, which allows you to create and upload animated illustrations? Like GIFs, animated illustrations have a different charm from still ones and allow artists to be more expressive. Every now and then, you might come across an ugoira that’s so stinking cute you can’t help but smile at the sight of it. On pixiv, illustrations like these are sometimes tagged #なにこれかわいい (nanikore kawaii, lit. “What is this cute thing?”). From chibis with squishy cheeks to adorable roundish creatures, the following ugoira will surely brighten your day!

Check out the illustrations below for your daily dose of cuteness!

Drawings Tagged With "What a Cute Boy!" - Got You Wrapped Around Their Little Fingers

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Wide-eyed and precocious, there's an undeniable charm to characters with their cuteness cranked up to eleven. On pixiv, you'll find many artworks with the tag なにこれ男の子かわいい (nani kore otoko no ko kawaii, lit: What a cute boy!) which depict some timid tykes or some rambunctious rascals mid-play. Either way, you're in for a treat.

Feliciano and Rovino Vargas AKA North and South Italy (from the Hetalia! franchise) seem to be enjoying a nice book with Antonio Fernandez Carriedo AKA Spain.

Do any find yourself wanting to pinch the cheeks of the adorable tots below?

"Roar" Drawings - I Could Just Eat You Up♡

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0900

"Roar" is a tag attached to drawings of characters posing with their hands curled up like a monster's. The mischevious look on their faces as they make this pose is unbearably cute♡

Today we are featuring drawings under the tag, "roar". Enjoy.

Drawings of Original Characters - I Want to Be Proud♡

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0900

The tag "OC" is used for drawings of an original character.

The original character is attractively drawn to represent the extremely strong affection that the artist wants to transmit to his/her own child~

Today we are featuring drawings of original characters. Have a look and enjoy!

Drawings of Lollipops - Candy-coated Cuteness♡

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0900

A lollipop is a sweet, sugary ball of candy on a stick. Its colorful and cute appearance, along with addictive flavor, makes this treat a perfect match for our charming characters!

Today we are featuring illustrations of lollipops. Enjoy.

"Aged down" Drawings - Mini Metamorphosis!

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:00:00 +0900

"Aged down" is a tag attached to illustrations of characters who have been turned to a... smaller size. What in the world were these beautiful women and cool men like as children?

Today we are featuring drawings under the tag "aged down". Enjoy.

"Speechlessly Cute" Drawings of Boys - At a Loss for Words♡

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0900

"Speechlessly cute" is slang for someone so cute they will leave you speechless. You won't be able to stop yourself from crying out when you see illustrations of boys as charming as these!

Today we are featuring illustrations of speechlessly cute boys. Enjoy.

Drawings of Babies - I want to hug you♡

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0900

When you get near a baby's chubby little face and smell their milky fragrance, doesn't it make you feel happy?

We believe many people enjoy poking a baby's soft cheek, too.

And doesn't it look extremely cute when a baby grasps our finger with their little fingers and awakens your inner motherly instincts?

Today we are featuring illustrations of babies. Please enjoy!

Popping Drawings of Cute Zombies - Oh, it's not that scary!

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:00:00 +0900

In real life, shouldn't a world of zombies be terrifying enough to traumatize you!? Zombies have been a huge hit in recent years. They have appeared in horror films as "One Cut of the Dead" and the anime "ZOMBIE LAND SAGA". Yet here we see a whole new meaning to the word. Amidst this scary symbol exists an opportunity for humor. The combination of cute and grotesque might give you ideas for your next Halloween costume!

This time we are featuring illustrations of cute zombies that we believe won't traumatize you. Enjoy!

You're so cute♡ Drawings of Characters Depicted as Children

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0900

No matter how mature she looks now or how cool and reliable he is now, don’t forget that they were once kids…! When you feel like wanting to see your favorite characters as cute little children, you might want to check the illustrations tagged with “幼児化” (youji-ka; depiction of characters as children) on pixiv. You will probably find yourself smiling at your favorite characters’ cherubic sleeping faces and peaceful lives.

This time we’re featuring illustrations that depict the characters as children. Enjoy!

Solace saves the world! Fluffy Creatures Drawings

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:00:00 +0900

Fluffy and cute creatures that will make you want to pet them are themselves sources of solace. It’s hard to steel our hearts the moment we land our eyes on these fluffy balls. In fact, these creatures probably contribute to the maintenance of world peace. On days when you’re exhausted, when you feel like crying, or when you need to be energized… How about you take a moment to look at some fluffy creatures that will make you want to bury your fingers in their fur?

This time, we’re featuring illustrations of animals that are so fluffy, you can’t resist the urge to pet them. Enjoy!

I want to have a great time with you. Heartwarming Drawings

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:00:00 +0900

A great time spent with your favorite friends, an enjoyable early afternoon with your beloved family, the sudden desire to protect tiny and adorable children, the things a fluffy animal in your embrace does to your heart… These happy, heartwarming, and gentle instances are moments that give you solace and plenty of negative ions. As you watch these situations unfold, you’ll feel the knots in your mind unraveling and the tension you’ve been feeling melting away.

This time we’re featuring illustrations that will warm your heart. Enjoy!

I want to sleep next to you. Sun Basking

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0900

Feeling the warmth of sunlight on our skin and the smooth grass underneath our fingers on a peaceful early afternoon… The idea of basking in the sun is a happy and wonderful one. Looking at children relaxing under the gentle ray of sunshine, and for once allowing ourselves to forget about our busy and relentless days may lift up our spirit. The children’s carefree expressions make us want to protect their blissful time.

This time we have gathered some illustrations depicting people basking in the sun. Please enjoy!

Standing out! Thin Eyebrows

Sun, 24 Dec 2017 18:00:00 +0900

Very thin eyebrows, almost completely shaven except for the initial part and often resembling dots, are called maromayu.

It seems that, initially, noble people used to wear maromayu to distinguish themselves from commoners. They expressed people's social status, but we have to admit that they look petty cute!

Today we feature illustrations featuring maromayu, very thin eyebrows. So cute! Anyone can pull them off! Enjoy.

So snuggly ♡ Kemonomimi Girls

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:00:00 +0900

Kemonomimi girls are girls sporting animal ears! Having a kemonomimi companion would make every single moment exciting.

Round raccoon ears, pointed cat or fox ears... In real life, sometimes people attach them to headphones or wear sweatshirts with animal ears sewn on the hoodie. After all, who doesn't love animal ears!? They could make anyone super cute and snuggly.

Today we feature illustrations of kemonomimi girls, who can be said to be the most representative figures of the moe culture! Enjoy.

So many memories! Elementary School Students

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:00:00 +0900

A colorful school bag, short legs, soft cheeks and a small figure curved on books to study hard... Elementary school students are so cute that you'll be healed just by looking at them! Plus, they bring back so many memories of easier days.

Today we feature illustrations of elementary school students. Enjoy!

Take me to your cute world ♡ Yume-Kawaii Drawings

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0900

Yume-kawaii (dreamy-cute) is a word used to describe an aesthetic that makes great use of pastel colors such as pink, blue and yellow. These illustrations are so fluffier than a marshmallow and sweeter than a macaron! By using dark motifs and painting them in a yume-kawaii style, a new artistic world can open up in front of your eyes.

Today we collected a number of charming yume-kawaii illustrations. Enjoy!

Remembering our first love! A Child's Love

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0900

Do you remember your first love? Realizing that there was someone in your life that you cared about so much certainly made your heart pound inside your chest. So many nostalgic memories! Love during childhood is such a pure experience that just looking at these illustrations will make you feel warm and fuzzy.

Today we collected a number of illustrations portraying love between children. Have fun recalling your childhood memories!

So soft and fluffy! Pinching Cheeks

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0900

We all feel compelled to pinch a pair of soft cheeks when we see one.

Who has never called one of their friends, pets, children, and waited the exact moment when they turned around to pinch their soft cheeks and to rub them between their fingers? Or maybe you're one of those people who always have their cheeks pinched for some reason. But worry not, it's just another display of affection!

Today we feature some cute illustrations of cheeks being pinched. Enjoy!