Nostalgic Nutritional Supplement “Kanyu Drop” Trends on Social Media
The nostalgic nutritional supplement known as "Kanyu Drop" (cod liver oil drops) has unexpectedly trended on X (formerly Twitter), prompting a flood of users to share their memories. The surge in popularity was triggered by its appearance in the popular TV show "Gojujer." In the program, characters were depicted using Kanyu Drop for rejuvenation and nutritional support, becoming a hot topic as "proof of age." On X, numerous childhood memories were posted, such as "So nostalgic! They were given out daily in kindergarten" and "I'm from the generation that was taught if you didn't stick to one a day, your neck would stretch out like a 'rokurokubi' (a long-necked yōkai)." Many voices, in particular, recalled eating them like sweet, delicious snacks, with some anecdotes even mentioning parents being tempted to eat too many. Conversely, comments highlighting a generational gap in awareness were prominent, such as "Do ki...