# Affectionate Cartoon Enemies Just Love by Mr. Jiji Depicts Classic Nemeses as Friends and Lovers By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-05 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-love-by-mr-jiji References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/mr-jiji.php) & [moji.net.cn](http://moji.net.cn/) Just Love by Mr. Jiji, the alias for Beijing-based artist Fu Hang, is a shocking art series for more reasons than one. First of all, it depicts age-old nemeses as [oddly affectionate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-date-bears). Secondly, some are more affectionate than others, forgoing friendship for something a little more serious. Nevertheless, whether its [Skeletor and He-Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street) hugging it out like school playmates or Yoda getting a little freaky with a stormtrooper, Just Love by Mr. Jiji will have people's jaws dropping in no time. Clearly a fan of [dirty humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection), Just Love by Mr. Jiji solidifies the artist's belief that "irony is a key feature of art." He speculates, "Maybe Just Love is the ultimate essence of Hu Jintao's political mantra of a hexie shehui, the idea of China as a 'harmonious society' where people smoothly welcome development as a source of a broader welfare, where everybody loves each other." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affectionate Cartoon Enemies:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in reimagining classic nemeses as friends and lovers in various forms of entertainment and media. - **Oddly Affectionate Art Series:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating art that challenges traditional perceptions and evokes shock through unexpected depictions of affection. - **Irony as Key Feature of Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in exploring irony as a central element in artistic expression across different mediums and genres. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment and Media:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating and promoting content that reimagines cartoon enemies in unexpected relationships, tapping into audience fascination with nostalgia and unconventional narratives. - **Visual Arts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art world by challenging traditional perceptions and pushing boundaries through art that features oddly affectionate portrayals of classic nemeses. - **Cultural Commentary:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the realm of cultural commentary, using art as a medium to explore and critique societal ideals and political concepts, such as the notion of a 'harmonious society'. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Playful Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-labubu.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Romantic Cartoon Character Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoopy-friends-hersheys-kisses.md) - [Dating-Inspired Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-date-bears.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md)