Padoru is back to brighten up the holiday season in the anime world. The popular song, which originated in Fate/Extra, is once again invading social media with its catchy chorus and adorable memes. Fans around the world are already sharing creative versions, reaffirming its place as a holiday tradition in otaku pop culture.
Padoru is back with a bang! Christmas anime fever is back!
With the arrival of December, anime fans celebrate the return of one of the season’s most endearing phenomena: Padoru, the festive chant that has become a Christmas symbol within the otaku community. The Padoru phenomenon is not a recent one, although its popularity has grown enormously in the last decade. Its origin dates back to the release of the video game Fate/Extra in 2010, a spin-off of the famous Fate/Stay Night franchise.
The game included a series of comic shorts where the characters of the saga appeared in “chibi” versions participating in funny situations and out of the serious context of the original plot. In one of these shorts, Nero Claudius, one of the main characters, appeared dressed in a red and white Christmas outfit, singing an adaptation of “Jingle Bells” in Japanese: “Hashire sori yo, kaze no you ni, tsukimihara wo… Padoru, Padoru!”. What started as a simple in-game joke soon became a global meme, thanks to the charm of the character and the catchiness of the melody.
Although it was originally just a small in-game wink, the scene soon went viral on social networks, generating countless memes, remixes and fanarts. Since then, every December, it resurfaces as a cultural phenomenon on the internet, uniting anime fans from all over the world under the same melody.
This year has been no exception. The fever of this famous chibi is already underway, and one of the highlights has been the video edited by a well-known fan on X (formerly Twitter). In his post, he shared Padoru singing her famous “Jingles Bells” with an explosive and super comical ending. The post went viral in a matter of hours, garnering thousands of reactions and comments from users excited for the return of this beloved Christmas tradition. “It’s already December so I can post this now hahaha,” commented one user, while another added: ”You looked great and that corrin dancing at the end made me laugh a lot.”
What makes Padoru special is its ability to unite the otaku community during the holiday season. Through memes, fanarts and remix songs, Padoru has become a modern tradition that celebrates both the spirit of Christmas and the love of anime. Each year, its return symbolizes the start of the holiday season for anime fans, turning December into a month where laughter and excitement combine to the beat of “Padoru, Padoru.”
This little cultural gem is proof of how the internet and fan communities can transform a simple moment into a phenomenon that transcends generations and borders. Get ready to see our chibi everywhere as the holiday season picks up steam!
In conclusion, this Padoru phenomenon is more than just a song; it’s a reminder of the power of the anime community to transform something small into a global tradition. Whether through memes, fanarts or remixes, Padoru has proven to be one of those pop culture gems that continues to shine year after year. So, if you haven’t heard its catchy chorus yet, get ready, because you’re sure to find it in every corner of the interwebs this December.
Happy Padoru season!
