Sonny Angels are small figurines with tiny wings on their backs and hats on their heads, the hat being something such as a fruit or an animal, though they are not limited to this. They are separated into series such as animal or fruit and come in blind boxes, the angel in the box is in theme with the series. From the official website, Sonny Angel is an angel boy named Sonny, he is meant to be your companion! The purpose of these figures is comfort, they can be placed anywhere like on your work desk or in a bag. Sonny Angels are taking over the internet, and many people are lining up at stores that have them in stock just to get one. There is no doubt that they are cute, though their meaning and demand expand beyond their cuteness.

Sonny Angels were first created in 2004, and according to the New York Times, they were invented for working women in their early twenties who are stressed and dealing with their newfound adulthood. These little guys are advertised as small boyfriends, though most people do not see them as such. To most, they are platonic comforts and friends that, with a glance bring you joy. You may find these little angels familiar, and that is because they are reminiscent of Kewpie babies and cherubs. The history of Kewpie babies goes back to 1909 when the Kewpie baby was created, Kewpie babies are similar looking to Sonny Angels because of their round-shaped bodies and big eyes. Sonny Angels are also semi-anatomically correct, which some may find weird,  however, this comes with the background of their design being similar to cherubs, which are small angels that resemble children. While the original creation was intended for a select audience, that does not limit who can buy them! Sonny Angels are meant to spark joy and bring comfort into one’s life, no matter who that person is. The Sonny Angel slogan is “He may bring you happiness.”  It is assumed that Sonny is bringing happiness to many people right now all over the world, so maybe consider investing in one of these silly little angels yourself!