The 'Paras Chiyo' meme stems from the striking visual similarity between Chiyo Sakura, the protagonist of the anime Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun, and the Pokémon Paras. Fans quickly noticed that Chiyo’s signature red-and-white polka-dot hair ribbons perfectly match the mushrooms found on the back of the Bug/Grass-type Pokémon. This observation led to a wave of fan art, image macros, and 'who wore it better' comparisons that treat the two as long-lost twins. The meme is typically used to poke fun at character design tropes or to celebrate the wholesome yet accidental connection between these two different franchises. Over time, it has become a staple of the anime community, often appearing in discussions about character recognition and visual puns.