PS5-chan is an anime-style anthropomorphic personification of the PlayStation 5, which first appeared on the internet shortly after Sony revealed the console's distinctive white-and-black hardware design in June 2020. Artists on platforms like Twitter and Pixiv quickly reimagined the console as a tall, futuristic woman, often incorporating its curved fins as a high collar or flowing hair. The character became a focal point of the 'console wars' between Sony and Microsoft, often being paired with counterparts like Xbox-chan. Beyond her design, the meme is frequently used to joke about the console’s massive physical size, its sleek aesthetic, and the frustrating retail shortages that plagued its initial launch, making PS5-chan a lasting symbol of both gaming desire and hardware scarcity.