A virtual character with real, platform-visible reach.
Build a pair of animated characters like Janky & Guggimon: 2.1M Instagram followers
Their team says the goal is to "break the feed" with something loud in the first seconds, then filter trends through each character's personality.
Figures as shared by the creator · source
From @guggimon on Instagram · Oct 2026
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The workflow
Where & with what
What they did
- 1The moveSuperplastic's animated characters Guggimon (a horror-loving rabbit) and Janky (a cat) post short, loud animated skits that riff on internet trends.
- 2Step 2Design one instantly recognisable character
- 3Step 3Give it a voice and running stories
- 4Result@guggimon shows 1,240,276 followers and @janky shows 924,807 (Instagram, Oct 18, 2026).
Quick answers
What tools do you need?
Just the platform account.
How much does it cost?
No paid tools needed: this case uses only the platform itself, which is free to join.
Is it allowed?
Yes. Meta may add an "AI info" label to AI-generated media; disclose paid partnerships. Source.
Watch out: This is a virtual/AI character, not a real person. Label AI characters as AI on every platform. Follower and view counts are reach, not income.
Try it yourself
Design an original virtual character for [niche]: a signature look, a personality in 3 words, a recurring joke or story, and 5 short post ideas. Include an AI disclosure line for the bio.
Your first step
Paste the prompt into your AI assistant and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
Full write-up & sources
More detail: A small writing team decides how each character would react to a trend.
Results: This Guggimon Reel shows 6,693 views.
Source: @guggimon on Instagram · Oct 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures as shared by the creator or shown on the platform. Updated .
