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About
Junko Posing or Junkoposing is a TikTok trend inspired by Junko Enoshima, a character from Danganronpa known for her dramatic and exaggerated poses. These poses, which emphasize her erratic personality and distinctive style, have been widely depicted in fan art, cosplay, and anime-style illustrations.
In the late 2010s and early 2020s, TikTok users began posting videos recreating the poses in short, looping movements featuring specific hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements. The trend experienced a decline after being labeled "cringe", but resurfaced in 2025, driven by both ironic reinterpretations and nostalgia for early TikTok culture.
Origin
Danganronpa, first released in 2010, is a video game series known for its distinctive visual aesthetic and unique gameplay. The series features stylized, 2.5D “motion comic” exploration and fast-paced, action-oriented class trials, giving its characters distinctive sprite movements. Junko Enoshima, the primary antagonist of the series, is especially notable for her dramatic, exaggerated poses within these sprite animations.
In-game, Junko frequently switches between multiple personas, imitating the expressions and mannerisms of other characters. Each persona is accompanied by distinct vocal tones or accents, ranging from high-pitched “cuteness” to monotone stoicism or haughty, aristocratic speech.
Gameplay footage uploaded to YouTube on February 6th, 2015 by user @randomryona7445 showcases the unique movement of the characters. The video has received over 1.2 million views in 11 years.
Spread
The TikTok trend “Junko Posing” specifically draws from a four-pose sequence of Junko’s sprite movements, often called “Junko poses.” These poses have been widely replicated by cosplayers and anime fans on TikTok, who recreate her gestures, facial expressions, and body language in short, looping videos.
By the late 2010's and early 2020's, Junko Posing had become endemic on TikTok, with the trend widely replicated across anime, cosplay, and gaming communities. The popularity of the format helped shape the trend participation aspect of the platform, and became a primary cultural touchstone of the early app and outside perceptions of TikTok.
Though many early examples have been obscured, TikTok compilations posted to YouTube in 2019 through the early 2020's show the prevalence of the trend at this time.
On April 8th, 2019, YouTuber @aradiiiah uploaded a video depicting users participating in the Junko pose trend.
A December 2nd, 2020 upload by YouTuber @tiktoktrends7758 shows early examples of the "I'm not gonna be Mercy" variation of the trend.
On April 15th, 2020, a Reddituser asked r/OutOfTheLoop about a tight arm-and-hand movement seen in TikTok videos. Commenters explained that it comes from a four-pose sequence of Junko Enoshima from Danganronpa, popularized by cosplayers and referred to the trend as “Junko posing.”
![of the Loop r/OutOfTheLoop - 6y ago [deleted] What's the deal with this tight arm/hand movement seen in a lot of tiktok videos? Link to reference below, this one finally made me make the post but I will keep looking for more. I've seen this in a lot of videos, usually making fun of people but sometimes people doing it unironically. If this tight, almost staccato arm movement that looks kind of anime or out of a video game. Where did it come from and why did those people start doing it? https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/comments/g1dtxh/f--- them kids/? utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios app&utm_name=iossmf Another one with "you encountered a" text making me think it's from a video game: https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/comments/cvhlo4/shylittle i choose you/? utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios app&utm_name=iossmf 83.05 citylighted • 6y ago Answer: it's just based on video game sprite movements and was popularized by a lot of cosplayers on tiktok. if you're referring to this specific four-pose sequence (https://vt.tiktok.com/rqB8WN/ though this has a personal touch to it), it comes from junko enoshima's sprite poses in danganronpa, and are usually referred to as "junko poses." 893](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/003/238/527/ad5.png "reddit")
An earlier example posted to TikTok on August 1st, 2021 by TikTok user @moon.flower.cos mentions the popularity of the Junko pose trend in 2019. The video received 3.1 million views and 89,200 likes in about five years.
@moon.flower.cos The fact that I can still do it astounds me tbh 😩 I remember practicing this all the time #junkoenoshima #junkoposing #2019tiktok #danganronpa ♬ TransitionChallenge – yeet yurt 🐝Variations
Junko Posing is an integral aspect of various early TikTok trends, serving as both a template for emote-based content. The exaggerated, looping poses inspired countless recreations, mashups, and edits, influencing other viral trends that rely on choreographed movements or expressive gestures. By providing a recognizable and easily replicable set of actions, Junko Posing is easily replicated, facilitating its spread on the platform.
Burger King Guy
Originally uploaded sometime in 2019, Burger King Guy refers to a viral video of a Burger King employee Junko Posing to "Join Us for a Bite" by JT Music, a FNAF fan song. A reupload, posted by TikTok user @jaykung1234876 on February 23rd, 2024, has received 5.1 million views and 403,600 likes as of March 2026.
@jaykung1234876 guy dancing like an animatronic in the burger king bathroom (twitter meme) Bruh #meme #fnaf #fyp ♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – 🏳️🌈JayKung🏳️🌈 – Дже птьхㅤ¹²³⁴⁸⁷⁶The video spawned various parodies and recreations. One example, posted October 27th, 2023 by TikTok user @raviolzalez, received 10.3 million views and 1.5 million likes in about three years.
@raviolzalez movie was bomb #fnaf #burgerking #fyp #cantwaittomeetyou ♬ original sound – monkeybanana12345678I'm Not Gonna Be Mercy
An offshoot of the I'm Already Tracer meme, I'm Not Gonna Be Mercy refers to a popular format for the Junko Posing trend, also utilizing "No Mercy" by The Living Tombstone.
An early example posted by TikTok user @mercy.cosplay on December 20th, 2020 provides a contemporary example. The video has received about 752,300 views and 165,400 likes in about six years.
@mercy.cosplay #duet with @venumluvr ib: @biskit.briskit 💜 THANK U FOR 40K2!!2 IM SO? LOVE YOUUUU #sheraandtheprincessesofpower #glimmercosplay #adoracosplay ♬ OMG COOL COSPLAYS GUYS – asher 🧟Resurgence
After being largely dismissed as “cringe” in its initial circulation, Junko Posing experienced a resurgence on TikTok around 2025. The revival has been driven by both nostalgic recreations from long-time fans and ironic reinterpretations.
On November 18th, 2025, TikTok user @yuriprincess44 posted a video joking that Junko Poses could be performed with "muscle memory". The video received about 1 million views and 132,300 likes in just over four months.
@yuriprincess44 #junkoenoshima #junkoposes #cosplayer ♬ TransitionChallenge – yeet yurt 🐝On February 22nd, 2026, TikTok user @fishyuna posted a video calling Junko Posing "a lost art form". The video received about 2 million views and 352,200 likes in just over one month.
@fishyuna i forgot how to do it chill on me pls #danganronpa #junkoenoshima #junkopose #fyp #anime ♬ original sound – alexVarious Examples
@miggles.com Replying to @Chimpbae burger boy did the dance with the hands #fyp #fnaf #burgerking ♬ HOW IS THIS VIRAL – ★ᯓ mariana ᯓ★ @funky_is_online JUNKO POSING IS MY FAV HOBBY😝 #junkoenoshima#junkocosplay#junkoenoshimacosplay#junkoenosnimadanganronpa#junkoenoshimadanganronpacosplay#danganronpa#danganronpacosplay#danganronpafandom#junkoposing ♬ TransitionChallenge – yeet yurt 🐝 @ksenkaneseshYEAH ITS ME 😔 junko posing meme its me
@battling_with_my_flesh♬ original sound – NotSchizophrenic – earlalq
@edenrees.1Im not gonna be mercy…
@jayseepoo #overwatch #nomercy #thelivingtombstone #cringe #jayseepoo ♬ No Mercy (feat. BlackGryph0n & LittleJayneyCakes) – The Living Tombstone
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