Lo-Fi is an aesthetic that utilizes muted tones and mundane imagery to evoke a feeling of calm and nostalgia, but it can range from positive memories to the existential realization those halcyon days are forever gone, preserved only by photographs/recordings. Many elements of Lo-Fi are comparable to or heavily draw from to Vaporwave, Animecore, Cartooncore, Dazecore, and Vintage. The genre (and associated aesthetic) is often loved for taking a genuine and longing approach to nostalgia while also
