00:00 If you've been wondering what the deal is with this odd looking instrument going viral on TikTok, you're not alone.
00:06 While many musicians flock to TikTok to show off their talent, Otamatone players are especially popular on the app.
00:13 An Otamatone is an electronic synthesizer toy that was developed by Japanese design firm Maiwa Denki and first introduced back in 2009.
00:22 The adorable musical toy tends to consistently be a bit hilariously off key, and users play the instrument by squeezing its mouth and moving their fingers along the neck.
00:32 [Otamatone playing]
00:52 Although the toy was released over a decade ago, it's finding new popularity on TikTok in the US.
00:58 With funny Otamatone covers and informational how-to-play videos building a bit of a cult following.
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