What is truck kun?

Truck-kun is a popular meme in anime and manga culture that refers to the recurring trope of a character being hit and killed by a truck, only to be reincarnated in a fantasy world or alternate reality. This trope has been used in various anime series and light novels as a plot device to set up the main character's journey in a new world.

The term "Truck-kun" originated from the isekai genre of anime and manga, which typically involves a character from the modern world being transported to a fantasy world. The truck is often depicted as a large, ominous vehicle that strikes the main character as they are crossing the street, leading to their death and subsequent reincarnation.

Despite its dark and morbid origins, Truck-kun has become a popular and beloved meme within anime and manga fandom, often used humorously to refer to instances where characters meet untimely and tragic deaths. The meme has also spawned various fan creations, such as fan art and merchandise featuring Truck-kun in different forms and situations.