The 'Animu and Mango' meme stems from the intentional misspelling of 'Anime' and 'Manga,' often used within internet subcultures like 4chan and Reddit to parody or mock fans of Japanese media. By using these phonetic misspellings, users signal a level of self-awareness or ironical distance from 'weeaboo' tropes. The meme frequently features characters holding actual mangoes or looking at anime while the text reinforces the butchered spelling. It has evolved into a staple of the anime community, representing a humorous way to acknowledge the obsession with Japanese animation and comics while embracing the sillier side of fandom linguistics.