Kawaii Top Five- Animals and Sweets

A big part of the kawaii aesthetic is the depiction of naturally "cute" subjects in exceptionally charming ways. For me, cute animals and cute foods are always winners. The animals make sense, as many animals are naturally cute, but food? Why do I delight in kawaii treatments of berries or candies or milkshakes? That is a tough one for me to answer, but I think it comes down to things I find enjoyable also ranking high on the "cute" scale. Have you ever sat down and really thought about what kawaii motifs you prefer? Frankly, I never have... not until now. I feel like this is an important step in my Kawaii Journey, so here goes... in reverse order of preference, my Top Five Kawaii Animals:

5. Turtles. They aren't cuddly, but they sure are cute! These shelled sweeties are a sure-fire subject for kawaii-ification.

4. Seals. I love seals, even though I know the real ones have a fierce reputation...

3. Bunnies. Because: cute! That's why!

2. Poodles. I have a real soft spot for nervy, poofy poodles. My 14-year old dog is my bestie!

1. Cats. Is it even a question? Felines reign supreme in the world of kawaii. 

Now, Top Five Sweets

5. Wrapped candy.

4. Dango on a stick. I've never even tasted one, but they are soo cute.

3. Macarons. Tres exotique!

2. Ice Cream. Who doesn't love ice cream? In a cone or a dish, this cool treat is sweet!

1. Cakes. Cup/full-sized, slice or whole, cakes are the top sweets in my book (to look at, anyway)

All of these examples were anthropomorphized, though non-anthropomorphic versions can be super kawaii, too.  Of course the absolute kawaii-est of the kawaii is an animal/sweets mashup:

Long Live Kitty Cone!

What are your top five animals and sweets?