We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Paula R. Curtis for her guidance. Thank you for your patience and precision throughout this process and for your commitment to helping bring our vision to life.

Many thanks to our graphic designer Yukiko Toda. We also greatly appreciate the efforts of the Global Kawaii Association for connecting us with kawaii communities in Tokyo and for producing our Harajuku-centered video content. Special thanks to Haruka Kurebayashi and Nico for hosting, to Nami for production, to Rei Saionji for translation assistance, and to bigbear for camerawork. Thank you as well to our guests  Q-pot, CANDY A☆GO☆GO!, Marion Crepes, Wakamatsu Tadaaki, Chikomeba Ito (ticomeba.ito); Zoni (ozo_ni), Non (Non-chan), and GHOST GiRL (GHOST GiRL GOODS).

We are likewise grateful to the many individuals and communities in the Atlanta area who allowed us to feature kawaii culture beyond Japan. Thank you to the Atlanta Lolita Community for welcoming us into your spaces. Thank you especially to Anna, Becky, Deanna, Emily, Jasteria, Miranda, Miyu, Sophie, and Xun for sharing your experiences and insights as U.S.-based lolitas. We are grateful to all our Atlanta-area interviewees, including Prince of cuteREVOLUTION!, Dafna of Forbidden Snacky, Bri of Kawaii for the Culture, and Christine of Rebel Teahouse. Finally, thank you to Jeremiah Long for contributing his talents as the producer of our Atlanta-area video content.

Page card & header photo credit: Megan Catherine Rose.