Here at grape Japan, we have introduced many adorable-looking sweets featuring characters from Japanese anime and games, mostly in official cafes but sometimes in stand-alone products which you can buy in convenience stores.

And then there are talented bakers like Chantel Tran Vo, who simply create their own!

The Vancouver-based baking artist who runs a home business called "My Love At First Bite," is often inspired by the cute and adorable characters from classic Japanese anime like Studio Ghibli films and Sailor Moon, mascot characters like Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars and Gudetama, as well as games like Pokemon and Animal Crossing.

Let's take a look at some of her creations!

Snorlax matcha cake with cream cheese frosting

Eevee macarons with Earl Grey whipped ganache

Totoro macarons filled with hojicha and strawberry buttercream

Strawberry chiffon cake with strawberry Jigglypuff macarons

Gudetama milk tea cake with milk tea buttercream

Earl Grey Luna macarons and Yuzu Crystal Star macarons

Little Twin Stars vanilla chiffon cake with homemade roasted chestnut paste

The talented baker also provides recipes and videos, for example this one for Hokkaido milk bread:

Hokkaido milk bread

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Although currently a home business, once the pandemic has subsided, My Love At First Bite intends to open up a shop, so Vancouver residents and people visiting from out of town will definitely have something to look forward to!

To see more of her cute culinary creations, follow her Instagram account here.