Elon-chan is an anime-inspired reimagining of billionaire Elon Musk, typically depicted as a 'cat girl' or 'waifu' character. The concept gained massive traction in late 2018 after Musk tweeted his love for anime and shared fan-art images, leading the community to embrace this persona. The meme blends tech culture with otaku aesthetics, serving as a humorous take on Musk's eccentric online presence and his affinity for Japanese pop culture. It is frequently used to comment on Tesla stock, SpaceX launches, or Musk's latest viral tweets, personifying the billionaire as an adorable, yet chaotic, anime mascot.