Hinomoto Oniko (日本 鬼子) is a Japanese internet character born on the 2channel imageboard in 2010. The character was created as a satirical response to the Chinese ethnic slur 'Rìběn guǐzi,' which translates to 'Japanese Devil.' By applying the same kanji to a cute, moe-style anime girl with horns and a kimono, Japanese netizens effectively 'weaponized cuteness' to neutralize the insult. The name Hinomoto Oniko follows standard Japanese naming conventions, transforming a derogatory term into a beloved cultural figure. This phenomenon is a classic example of internet culture reclaiming negative labels through art and irony, making it a unique piece of otaku history.