E-Girl/E-Boy

aka Electronic Aesthetic, TikTok-core

established

"Digital rebellion"

A youth subculture that emerged on social media, blending emo, goth, and anime aesthetics with modern internet culture.

Atmosphere

The sensory world of E-Girl/E-Boy

LED-lit bedrooms, gaming setups

Philosophy

Performative internet identity

Who Lives Here

The character archetypes that embody E-Girl/E-Boy

The Gamer

The Alt-Streamer

What It Rejects

E-Girl/E-Boy exists in opposition to:

Mainstream "normie" culture

Daily Rituals

The practices and behaviors that define this way of living

Dyeing hair half-and-half

Doing heavy wing eyeliner

Origin

Tumblr and Instagram in the late 2010s, but found its definitive form on TikTok.

Era

2019-2022

Regions

Internet-based, Global Youth

Trend Score

65

Key Elements

Key Garments

  • Striped long sleeves
  • Tennis skirts
  • Chains
  • Beanie hats
  • Graphic tees over hoodies

Silhouettes

  • Oversized
  • Alternative

Color Palette

High-contrast digital punk palette

Primary Colors

Black
White

Secondary Colors

Neon pink
Electric blue

Accent Colors

Pastel purple

Key Brands

Bershka
fast-fashionadjacent
ASOS
fast-fashioncore
Dolls Kill
streetwearcore

Materials

CottonMeshSynthetic hair dye

Cultural Context

Gaming culture, anime fandom, internet-born identity

Associated Music

HyperpopEmo-rapLo-fi

Core Relationships

Influenced By

Goth
Grunge
Harajuku

Influences

Anime
2000s Scene culture
Skate culture

Related Cores

Opium Core
Grunge
Last updated: January 17, 2026