Pixelated fun!

Pixel stickers

Brand: Amifa/Seria

Price: 110 yen

Place of purchase: Seria

Rating:

These pixel-themed stickers have a really cute retro feel that immediately reminded me of classic virtual pets like Tamagotchis! The characters depicted are in some home-style settings (e.g. in a bathtub and taking a nap), and there's quite a good amount and variety of stickers in each pack, so it doesn't feel repetitive. The pixel art style also gives the stickers a distinctive look compared with the endless supply of highly detailed sticker packs available now. For anyone who grew up with Tamagotchi, Game Boy games, or early digital pets, there's a bit of added nostalgic appeal!

The biggest downside is that the pixel-art style won't necessarily appeal to everyone. The designs are deliberately simple, so anyone who might be looking for highly detailed illustrations might find them a little too basic. Some of the smaller stickers can also be quite fiddly to peel and position, particularly if you want to use them neatly in a planner or journal. I also think the pack could benefit from a little more variety in size. There are plenty of cute designs, but having some larger stickers would make them more useful for decorating notebooks, folders, or bigger surfaces.