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ASCII Art Rice Ball: Copy and Paste

A triangular rice ball, wrapped with a strip of seaweed. Below are three sizes you can copy straight to clipboard, in your choice of character set. Each size downloads as a text file or a PNG.

Small (38 cols x 18 lines)

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Medium (57 cols x 28 lines)

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Large (76 cols x 36 lines)

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Rice ball ASCII art is a popular choice in Japanese culture communities, food subreddits, and anime-themed Discord servers. The distinctive triangular shape and the wrapping are clearly visible. The medium size is excellent for making a visual statement in a blog post or a forum comment. For quick reactions in text messages or Twitter/X, the small version is a charming option.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I use this in an anime fan group on Discord?

Paste the medium size into a Discord channel when discussing food from anime or Japanese culture in general. It serves as a fun, thematic visual. Make sure to use the desktop client for optimal viewing.

Will this work well in a GitHub README?

Yes, the large size is perfect for a GitHub README. It can serve as a quirky header or a section divider, adding personality to your project documentation. GitHub renders text in a monospace font, preserving the art's layout.

Source emoji silhouette by OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0). ASCII conversion by inkmeascii.com.