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Who is Afanti and Did He Take Over Kris Jenner as China's Newest Online Icon?

Summary by radii.co
Move aside Kris Jenner, there’s a new online icon in town, and he’s bringing a serious dose of retro charm and wisdom to Gen Z’s feeds: Afanti. This beloved character from the 1980s Chinese animated series, The Story of Afanti, produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio, is unexpectedly captivating a new generation with his timeless appeal. Image via mzh. Afanti, known as Nasreddin in other cultures, is a legendary folk hero originating from Cen…
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radii.co broke the news on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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