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[[File:akkanvader.png|link=Space Invaders|right|Such adorable invaders!]]
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A [[Sub Trope|sub-genre]] of [[Shoot'Em Up]] games, which replaces the spaceships, [[Starfish Aliens]], robots and lasers with [[Cute Kitten|kittens]], fairies, squirrels, candies, and all things [[Lighter and Softer]]. The stark space setting becomes [[Wackyland]], and [[Moe Anthropomorphism]] abounds.
A [[Sub Trope|sub-genre]] of [[Shoot'Em Up]] games, which replaces the spaceships, [[Starfish Aliens]], robots and lasers with [[Cute Kitten|kittens]], fairies, squirrels, candies, and all things [[Lighter and Softer]]. The stark space setting becomes [[Wackyland]], and [[Moe Anthropomorphism]] abounds.
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Also, as with many [[Widget Series]], this isn't considered ''that'' odd in Japan, since cute is seen more as an artistic style, rather than being considered strictly for young children. That means these games are rarely [[Guilty Pleasure|Guilty Pleasures]]. In fact, these games have found a solid niche among gamers.
Also, as with many [[Widget Series]], this isn't considered ''that'' odd in Japan, since cute is seen more as an artistic style, rather than being considered strictly for young children. That means these games are rarely [[Guilty Pleasure|Guilty Pleasures]]. In fact, these games have found a solid niche among gamers.

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