Japanese social media creators are generating millions of views by mimicking a bizarre and all-too-common sight in cities like San Francisco and New York: half-conscious drug addicts bent over sharply at the waist but somehow still standing.
This telltale folded posture, typically caused by heroin or fentanyl addiction, has become known as the “fenty fold.” A user on X wrote: “Japanese social media influencers are going viral for mocking America’s fentanyl addicts who are often seen hunched over and flailing on the streets.” A video featuring a young woman in Okinawa, Japan, performing the pose has garnered over 2.5 million views.
On TikTok, similar videos use captions such as “Bringing American culture to Japan” and show participants folding over in locations typical of American drug addicts, including subway stations. One such video has received more than 1.2 million views. The viral content also takes place in parking garages, city centers, and public parking lots. Most videos utilize a Japanese song labeled “Anime Girl,” which is actually a blend of the songs “Don’t Forget Me” by Schinya and “Sparkle” by Radwimps.
Meanwhile, U.S. drug seizures have increased under the Trump administration, with federal agencies reporting a slight rise from FY2024 to FY2025. If this trend continues, CBP statistics indicate a significant jump in annual drug seizures by weight in 2026. For instance, in October 2025, approximately 51,500 pounds of drugs were seized by the federal government—compared to 40,700 pounds in October 2024 and 37,400 pounds in October 2023 under President Biden.
Fentanyl remains one of the least confiscated drugs by weight due to its high potency, while marijuana, methamphetamines, and cocaine are the most frequently seized narcotics. Additionally, overdose deaths in the United States have dropped significantly between April 2024 and April 2025—a 24.5% decrease according to CDC data. The peak in overdoses occurred around August 2023, after which a steady decline has been observed. The largest declines in overdose fatalities have been recorded in states including Louisiana, New Hampshire, New York, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
