Pixel Pig Di Young

2020Viral song / animation soundtrack / lip dub audiosemi-active

Also known as: Pixel Pix · XD Animation Song

Pixel Pig Di Young is a 2020 hyperactive electronic track that became a viral TikTok soundtrack for amateur anime and Gacha character animations, racking up over 168,000 sound uses within two years.

"Pixel Pig" is an electronic track by musician Di Young, released in February 2020, that blew up through a wave of amateur YouTube animations and TikTok lip dubs over the following two years. The song's bouncy, hyper-energy beat made it a go-to soundtrack for "XD animations" featuring anime and Gacha characters, and it later crossed over to TikTok where it racked up over 168,000 sound uses by early 20222.

TL;DR

"Pixel Pig" is an electronic track by musician Di Young, released in February 2020, that blew up through a wave of amateur YouTube animations and TikTok lip dubs over the following two years.

Overview

"Pixel Pig" is a fast-paced electronic song with a catchy, repetitive beat that lends itself well to short-form video content. The track became the backbone of a specific genre of fan-made animations known as "XD animations" or "XD memes," named after the exaggerated "XD" facial expression slapped onto characters throughout the videos. These animations typically feature anime-style or Gacha Life characters performing synchronized dances to the song's beat. The meme later expanded beyond animation into live-action lip dub territory on TikTok, particularly among Russian-speaking users2.

On February 22, 2020, Di Young uploaded "Pixel Pig" to YouTube and SoundCloud1. The track picked up steady traction on YouTube, where it pulled in over 7.6 million views, while the SoundCloud upload collected roughly 485,000 plays within its first two years2. The song's high energy and loop-friendly structure made it ideal for the animation communities that would soon adopt it.

Origin & Background

Platform
SoundCloud / YouTube (song release), YouTube (XD animations), TikTok (lip dubs)
Creator
Di Young
Date
2020
Year
2020

On February 22, 2020, Di Young uploaded "Pixel Pig" to YouTube and SoundCloud. The track picked up steady traction on YouTube, where it pulled in over 7.6 million views, while the SoundCloud upload collected roughly 485,000 plays within its first two years. The song's high energy and loop-friendly structure made it ideal for the animation communities that would soon adopt it.

How It Spread

The first major animation to use the track came on August 24, 2020, when YouTuber ZZEFF posted an original animation of anime characters dancing to "Pixel Pig". That video hit over 1.3 million views in just over a year and kicked off a trend of similar uploads. By October 15, 2020, creator Pudding Bahagia had posted a Gacha-character version that pulled over 5 million views in roughly the same timeframe.

The animation trend picked up more steam in early 2021. On January 30, YouTuber UnknownSpy uploaded a character dance animation that became the biggest single video in the trend, topping 8.2 million views within a year. Days later on February 2, YouTuber shortcxke posted a similar animation that grabbed over 2.8 million views. These videos collectively established the "XD animation" subgenre as a recognizable format on YouTube.

The meme's second wave arrived in December 2021, when "Pixel Pig" crossed over to TikTok as a lip-dub sound. The trend took off especially fast among Russian TikTok users, and by January 2022, the original TikTok sound had been used in over 168,000 videos.

How to Use This Meme

The most common format involves creating an animation (often using Gacha Life, anime-style art, or simple character rigs) where one or more characters dance in sync with the song's beat. Creators typically add the "XD" expression to the characters' faces as a signature touch. For TikTok use, the format is simpler: record yourself lip-syncing or dancing to the track. The animations tend to be short loops matching the song's most energetic sections, and adding flashy visual effects or quick cuts between characters is a common choice.

Fun Facts

The song's title appears as "Pixel Pix" in some early documentation, suggesting either an alternate title or a common misspelling that stuck around.

UnknownSpy's animation became the single most-viewed "Pixel Pig" fan video, beating out the trend's originator ZZEFF by roughly 7 million views.

The jump from YouTube animation to TikTok lip dubs happened almost two years after the song's release, showing how different platform cultures can revive the same audio in completely different ways.

Derivatives & Variations

XD Animations / XD Memes:

A whole subgenre of amateur YouTube animations featuring characters with exaggerated "XD" faces dancing to "Pixel Pig" and similar tracks[2].

Gacha Life Versions:

A subset of XD animations specifically using Gacha Life character designs, popularized by creators like Pudding Bahagia[2].

Russian TikTok Lip Dubs:

A wave of lip-sync videos that emerged in December 2021, primarily among Russian-speaking TikTok users[2].

Frequently Asked Questions

Pixel Pig Di Young

2020Viral song / animation soundtrack / lip dub audiosemi-active

Also known as: Pixel Pix · XD Animation Song

Pixel Pig Di Young is a 2020 hyperactive electronic track that became a viral TikTok soundtrack for amateur anime and Gacha character animations, racking up over 168,000 sound uses within two years.

"Pixel Pig" is an electronic track by musician Di Young, released in February 2020, that blew up through a wave of amateur YouTube animations and TikTok lip dubs over the following two years. The song's bouncy, hyper-energy beat made it a go-to soundtrack for "XD animations" featuring anime and Gacha characters, and it later crossed over to TikTok where it racked up over 168,000 sound uses by early 2022.

TL;DR

"Pixel Pig" is an electronic track by musician Di Young, released in February 2020, that blew up through a wave of amateur YouTube animations and TikTok lip dubs over the following two years.

Overview

"Pixel Pig" is a fast-paced electronic song with a catchy, repetitive beat that lends itself well to short-form video content. The track became the backbone of a specific genre of fan-made animations known as "XD animations" or "XD memes," named after the exaggerated "XD" facial expression slapped onto characters throughout the videos. These animations typically feature anime-style or Gacha Life characters performing synchronized dances to the song's beat. The meme later expanded beyond animation into live-action lip dub territory on TikTok, particularly among Russian-speaking users.

On February 22, 2020, Di Young uploaded "Pixel Pig" to YouTube and SoundCloud. The track picked up steady traction on YouTube, where it pulled in over 7.6 million views, while the SoundCloud upload collected roughly 485,000 plays within its first two years. The song's high energy and loop-friendly structure made it ideal for the animation communities that would soon adopt it.

Origin & Background

Platform
SoundCloud / YouTube (song release), YouTube (XD animations), TikTok (lip dubs)
Creator
Di Young
Date
2020
Year
2020

On February 22, 2020, Di Young uploaded "Pixel Pig" to YouTube and SoundCloud. The track picked up steady traction on YouTube, where it pulled in over 7.6 million views, while the SoundCloud upload collected roughly 485,000 plays within its first two years. The song's high energy and loop-friendly structure made it ideal for the animation communities that would soon adopt it.

How It Spread

The first major animation to use the track came on August 24, 2020, when YouTuber ZZEFF posted an original animation of anime characters dancing to "Pixel Pig". That video hit over 1.3 million views in just over a year and kicked off a trend of similar uploads. By October 15, 2020, creator Pudding Bahagia had posted a Gacha-character version that pulled over 5 million views in roughly the same timeframe.

The animation trend picked up more steam in early 2021. On January 30, YouTuber UnknownSpy uploaded a character dance animation that became the biggest single video in the trend, topping 8.2 million views within a year. Days later on February 2, YouTuber shortcxke posted a similar animation that grabbed over 2.8 million views. These videos collectively established the "XD animation" subgenre as a recognizable format on YouTube.

The meme's second wave arrived in December 2021, when "Pixel Pig" crossed over to TikTok as a lip-dub sound. The trend took off especially fast among Russian TikTok users, and by January 2022, the original TikTok sound had been used in over 168,000 videos.

How to Use This Meme

The most common format involves creating an animation (often using Gacha Life, anime-style art, or simple character rigs) where one or more characters dance in sync with the song's beat. Creators typically add the "XD" expression to the characters' faces as a signature touch. For TikTok use, the format is simpler: record yourself lip-syncing or dancing to the track. The animations tend to be short loops matching the song's most energetic sections, and adding flashy visual effects or quick cuts between characters is a common choice.

Fun Facts

The song's title appears as "Pixel Pix" in some early documentation, suggesting either an alternate title or a common misspelling that stuck around.

UnknownSpy's animation became the single most-viewed "Pixel Pig" fan video, beating out the trend's originator ZZEFF by roughly 7 million views.

The jump from YouTube animation to TikTok lip dubs happened almost two years after the song's release, showing how different platform cultures can revive the same audio in completely different ways.

Derivatives & Variations

XD Animations / XD Memes:

A whole subgenre of amateur YouTube animations featuring characters with exaggerated "XD" faces dancing to "Pixel Pig" and similar tracks[2].

Gacha Life Versions:

A subset of XD animations specifically using Gacha Life character designs, popularized by creators like Pudding Bahagia[2].

Russian TikTok Lip Dubs:

A wave of lip-sync videos that emerged in December 2021, primarily among Russian-speaking TikTok users[2].

Frequently Asked Questions