Kibo is a sprite character I imagined as a young girl and doodled as a coping mechanism when going through difficult situations. In Japanese, Kibo means hope. When I created characters in my head and drew them, I felt less alone. This disarming and friendly character is waving at you, a token you can carry with you as you embark on your own journey through life. ヽ(*・ω・)ﾉ

This collectible comes with an AR model you can place anywhere in the real world as a virtual figurine. When you tap him, he waves.

Animation and 3D model by Zoe Winters. 2021.