Uploaded July 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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To learn more about emoji, click the linkmoji:
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Check out Koichi’s guide to kaomoji:
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Michael explains the history and lore behind emoji. Where did it come from and why do we love it so very, very much?

Music:
"Hanami" by Fabian Measures
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freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Emotion_Music/Hanami_

"Divider" by Chris Zabriskie
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freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Divider

"J.S. Bach - Prelude No 6 in D glitched minor" by theUse
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freemusicarchive.org/music/theUse/Masters_Remastered/theUse_-_JS_Bachs_Prelude_No_6_in_D_glitch_minor