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What East Asia is struggling with, DIYing, and asking for — before the West notices. Ranked by AI-judged trend strength.

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Viral content · Baidu 🇨🇳 China 6373615 1385 posts · 989 authors · 4 sources
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A Chinese AI-generated historical drama series created by a Gen Z couple goes massively viral on Douyin.

95后夫妻手搓AI漫剧爆火

A historical drama series, 'Exiled to the Border, the Guilty Wife Cultivates a God of War,' created entirely by a Gen Z couple using AI, has garnered over 4.1 billion views on Douyin. This success was achieved without celebrity involvement, large investments, or a professional team, highlighting the power of AI in content creation.

For Content creators, AI tool developers, short-form video platforms, independent filmmakers. View source
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Viral content · Xiaohongshu 🇨🇳 China 4861 1050 posts · 976 authors · 4 sources
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AI fitness coaches are gaining traction in China, offering personalized workout and diet plans.

真的没想到，现在的AI健身工具这么卷！专业度直接对标私教，逻辑清晰又好操作，不用啃一堆健身干货，跟着练就能少走弯路💪

Users are finding AI personal trainers, specifically those powered by Alibaba's QWEN model, to be highly effective for weight loss and muscle definition. The AI provides precise body analysis, customized diet plans (like carb cycling), detailed workout routines focusing on compound movements and HIIT, and even lifestyle recommendations and progress tracking.

For Fitness app developers, AI solution providers, health and wellness brands. View source
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Viral content · Zenn 🇯🇵 Japan 1181 posts · 595 authors · 9 sources
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Jiffcy, a Japanese 'text call' app, is rapidly gaining traction among Gen Z and Alpha, positioning itself as a potential next-gen communication infrastructure.

最近「Jiffcy（ジフシー）」ってアプリ、見聞きしませんか？📲 2023年リリースの「テキスト通話アプリ」です。Z世代・α世代を中心にぐんぐん伸びています。

Jiffcy is a Japanese text-based calling app, launched in 2023, that allows real-time, character-by-character text conversations without saving history or showing 'read' receipts. It's gaining significant traction among Gen Z and Alpha, with high user satisfaction and substantial venture capital funding, despite not yet having a clear monetization strategy.

For SaaS founders, app developers, communication platform strategists, investors in social tech. View source
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Viral content · Baidu 🇨🇳 China 7237379 169 posts · 136 authors · 5 sources
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Chinese tourism to Japan plummets due to political tensions

2026年上半年，赴日中国游客数量同比暴跌56.4%，主要由于日本首相高市早苗的涉台错误言论导致中日关系恶化。

Chinese tourist numbers to Japan have sharply declined by 56.4% in the first half of 2026, primarily due to deteriorating China-Japan relations following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan. This has severely impacted Japan's tourism industry, marking the first post-pandemic decline in inbound tourism.

For Tourism industry, travel agencies, Japanese businesses reliant on Chinese tourism View source
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Viral content · YouTube 🇯🇵 Japan 19358 125 posts · 101 authors · 5 sources
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Japanese idol group CUTIE STREET is gaining traction in Korea by performing Korean versions of their songs, sparking enthusiastic reactions from local fans.

LIVE 중에 한국어라는 걸 알게 된 순간 비명에 가까운 환호가 일어난 자기소개곡🔥

Japanese idol group CUTIE STREET performed a Korean version of their song "Song of CUTIE STREET" at Sejong University in Korea, receiving an enthusiastic response from the audience. This performance is part of their strategy to connect with Korean fans, including an upcoming solo concert in Korea in January 2027.

For Music producers, talent agencies, content creators, cultural exchange programs View source
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Viral content · Qiita 🇯🇵 Japan 69 posts · 30 authors · 5 sources
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A Japanese indie game concept, 'Convenience Store Apocalypse,' is gaining traction for its unique blend of survival horror and humor, ripe for streaming.

「コンビニアポカリプス」は、身近なコンビニという舞台で、極限のサバイバルを体験できるゲームです。資源管理の戦略性と、ネタとしての面白さを兼ね備え、実況動画での爆笑必至のコンテンツとなるでしょう。

The post outlines a game concept called 'Convenience Store Apocalypse,' where players are trapped in a convenience store during a global collapse and must survive using store items. It highlights survival elements like resource management, crafting, environmental adaptation, and defense against threats, emphasizing its potential for individual development and virality on streaming platforms due to its humor and interactive elements.

For Indie game developers, content creators, game publishers, streaming platforms. View source
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Viral content · Qiita 🇯🇵 Japan 7 posts · 7 authors · 2 sources
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3D AI portraits are a growing social media trend, offering personalized identity and storytelling.

3D AI portraits have moved from novelty experiments to a common social-media format.

3D AI portraits are gaining popularity on social media because they allow users to transform their familiar faces into unique, personalized characters or figures. This trend is driven by accessible AI tools, enabling individuals and brands to create engaging, shareable content that combines identity with imaginative transformation.

For Content creators, social media marketers, indie SaaS founders, brands View source
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Viral content · Qiita 🇯🇵 Japan 11 posts · 4 authors · 2 sources
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A unique short story series uses Git concepts to explain life and human relationships, gaining traction in developer communities.

この世界では、人は心をgitで管理している。生まれ（clone）、家を出て（fork）、人と出会い（remote）、ぶつかり（conflict）、過去を悔い（revert / rebase）、やがて読み取り専用の記憶（tag）になる。

This post introduces a short story series where human life and relationships are explained using Git commands and concepts. Each chapter pairs a short story with a 'technical note' to clarify the Git metaphor, aiming to teach Git through relatable life experiences.

For Content creators, educators, developers, marketers. View source
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Viral content · YouTube 🇯🇵 Japan 762329 12 posts · 11 authors
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The sequel to the Oscar-winning 'Godzilla Minus One' is generating massive buzz with its first trailer.

世界が熱狂した『ゴジラ-1.0』のその先へ。

The trailer for 'Godzilla -0.0', the sequel to the globally acclaimed and Oscar-winning 'Godzilla Minus One', has been released and is trending. The film continues the story of Godzilla plunging Japan into further despair after its post-war recovery.

For Film distributors, content creators, entertainment marketers, IP holders. View source
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Viral content · YouTube 🇰🇷 Korea 147982 6 posts · 4 authors · 2 sources
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A League of Legends 'Top Lane Morgana' strategy video is trending, showcasing an unconventional champion pick.

모르가나는 더이상 서폿챔이 아닙니다. 제국 2단 버프로 떡상한 "탑 오버파밍 모르가나 전략 😈"

A YouTube video is trending in Korea's gaming category, demonstrating an 'over-farming' strategy for Morgana in the top lane, a champion typically played as a support. The video suggests Morgana is no longer just a support champion due to recent buffs.

For Content creators, gaming strategists, League of Legends players. View source
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Viral content · YouTube 🇯🇵 Japan 52700 2 posts · 2 authors
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Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo Satoru character is a top-tier collaboration in the mobile game Monster Strike, driving significant engagement.

スペックだけなら歴代コラボキャラ最高クラス

A YouTube video showcases clearing difficult stages in the mobile game Monster Strike using a team of Gojo Satoru characters from Jujutsu Kaisen, highlighting the character's high power level as a collaboration unit.

For Game developers, IP holders, content creators, marketers View source
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Viral content · Baidu 🇨🇳 China 5035186 4 posts
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Dou Jingtong's performance on 'Singer 2026' goes viral for perfectly mimicking Faye Wong's iconic style.

窦靖童抓到王菲神韵了

Dou Jingtong's return to the stage on 'Singer 2026' has gone viral because she perfectly replicated her mother Faye Wong's signature lazy vocal style, breathy endings, and unique diction, making it almost indistinguishable from the original.

For Content creators, music producers, talent scouts, entertainment industry. View source
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Viral content · YouTube 🇰🇷 Korea 864537 3 posts · 2 authors
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A short clip featuring actress Ha Ji-won and Kian84 is trending on YouTube, highlighting the power of celebrity interactions.

기안84 말 한마디에 녹아 내리는 하지원

A YouTube Short featuring actress Ha Ji-won reacting to Kian84's words is trending in the entertainment category, demonstrating significant viewer interest in celebrity dynamics.

For Content creators, entertainment marketers, talent agencies View source
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Viral content · YouTube 🇯🇵 Japan 57983 2 posts · 2 authors
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A specific Pokémon strategy, 'Iron Defense Metagross,' is gaining significant traction in the competitive Pokémon community.

【確定で流行る】話題の『てっぺきメタグロス』、実際に使って最終6位だった僕が強みについて解説します！

A Japanese YouTuber is highlighting a competitive Pokémon strategy called 'Iron Defense Metagross,' claiming it's definitely going to be popular and sharing how they used it to achieve a top 6 ranking.

For Content creators, gaming strategists, competitive gamers, Pokémon fans. View source
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Viral content · YouTube 🇰🇷 Korea 85839 2 posts · 2 authors
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Korean webtoon adaptation 'Manager Kim' is generating buzz with its dramatic plot and action sequences, driving engagement for both the drama and its original webtoon.

오늘 밤 몰아치는 드라마 《김부장》 4회 본방사수 전, 소름 돋는 원작 비교 분석을 지금 바로 확인해 보세요!

The YouTube post is a preview for episode 4 of the Korean drama 'Manager Kim,' highlighting dramatic plot points and action sequences. It also teases behind-the-scenes content and compares the drama to its original webtoon, encouraging viewers to watch the episode and engage with the content.

For Content creators, webtoon platforms, drama producers, IP holders View source
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Viral content · YouTube 🇯🇵 Japan 2577124 2 posts
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Brawl Stars' new character 'Nori' is being launched with a compelling animated origin story and in-game event.

New Brawler: Nori's Origin Story! (Brawl Stars Animation)

Brawl Stars is launching a new brawler named Nori with an animated origin story and a limited-time in-game event where players can unlock Nori for free by collecting 'Nori Boxes' and complete side quests for exclusive rewards.

For Game developers, content creators, marketing strategists View source
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Viral content · YouTube 🇯🇵 Japan 1885351 2 posts · 2 authors
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 teaser is trending, signaling high anticipation for the new anime series.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 | Official Teaser 2

The official teaser for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, a standalone story set in the Cyberpunk universe, is trending on YouTube. The series, produced by CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER, is set to release on Netflix in Fall 2026.

For Anime studios, content creators, game developers, streaming platforms View source
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Viral content · tiktok 🇯🇵 Japan 3100000 2 posts
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A unique 'pure white dashi-maki' egg dish is going viral on Japanese TikTok.

日本でも珍しい真っ白なだし巻き🥚

A TikTok video featuring a rare 'pure white dashi-maki' (Japanese rolled omelet) from an izakaya in Osaka, Japan, is trending with millions of views and thousands of likes.

For Food content creators, restaurant owners, food product developers, culinary trend watchers. View source
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