BugCat Capoo (貓貓蟲咖波) is one of Taiwan’s most recognizable homegrown cartoon characters.
If you’ve traveled around Taiwan, you’ve probably seen the chubby blue six-legged cat on stickers, phone cases, electronic payment cards, clothing, and more. Capoo, as he is casually known, has become increasingly popular and visible across Taiwan in the last few years.
My kids and I are big Capoo fans, so we’ve sought out the main Capoo sights in Taiwan.
In this guide, I’ll introduce BugCat Capoo, explain just how popular he is, show you where to buy BugCat Capoo merch, and cover the main BugCat Capoo attractions currently open in Taiwan.
Who Is BugCat Capoo?
BugCat Capoo is a cartoon and comic character created by the Taiwanese illustrator Yara (亞拉) in 2014.
The blue character is a strange combination of cat and bug, with a caterpillar-like body. He is usually presented in his chonky form with six legs, but sometimes as an elongated figure with more legs or a shorter figure with longer legs.
Capoo is cuddly and cute, but also mischievous and occasionally violent.
He has an insatiable appetite for meat, sometimes even chomping on his own friends (you may sometimes see a little blood in the corner of his mouth).
This bizarre contrast between extreme cuteness and surprisingly dark humour is a key characteristic of BugCat Capoo comics and animations.
Capoo’s many companions include DogDog (狗狗), who is a large yellow dog and Capoo’s best friend – as well as a regular food supply. Capoo has a tendency to eat him, but luckily he has the ability to regenerate.
There’s also Tutu (兔兔), a rabbit who has a crush on Capoo despite also regularly being eaten by him; Lala (拉拉), Capoo’s human owner; and Black BugCat (黑貓蟲), Capoo’s rival counterpart and arch-nemesis.
What Does His Name Mean?
Capoo’s Chinese name, 貓貓蟲咖波 (māo māo chóng kā bō), has a special meaning. It is a play on words. The Mandarin word for caterpillar is 毛毛蟲 (máo máo chóng), while the Mandarin word for cat is 貓 (māo).
So 貓貓蟲 sounds almost like the Mandarin word for caterpillar, except the first two characters have been replaced with 貓 (“cat”), essentially turning it into “cat-cat-bug.” The last two characters are simply his name.
Together, the character is known in English by the appropriately cute name BugCat Capoo.
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How Popular Is BugCat Capoo?
Capoo first appeared online in 2014 and later gained widespread recognition through LINE Webtoon comics and LINE stickers (read about the most popular apps in Taiwan).
Over time, Capoo has become increasingly visible across Taiwan, with a growing number of attractions, collaborations, and merchandise available.
On recent visits, I’ve been seeing him more and more, including on electronic payment cards like EasyCard, iPass, and iCash.
The comics’ simple artistic style and minimal dialog have also made Capoo accessible internationally, with growing recognition elsewhere in East Asia and around the world.
At the time of writing, Capoo has millions of followers on social media, including:
- Over 3 million subscribers on YouTube
- Over 2 million followers on Instagram
- Nearly 2 million followers on Facebook
- Nearly 1 million followers on TikTok
You can also see BugCat Capoo’s official website here.
BugCat Capoo Attractions in Taiwan
The best way to meet BugCat Capoo in Taiwan is to visit one of the below dedicated attractions.
Temporary event: A BugCat Capoo pop-up is taking place at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei until September 13, 2026. See more info.
Capoo House Ximending, Taipei
Capoo House Ximending (咖波屋台北西門店, here) is the newest and most accessible BugCat Capoo attraction in Taiwan.
The shop opened on November 21, 2025 and is located in Ximending, one of the most popular shopping districts and areas to stay in Taipei (see my recommended hotels in Ximending).
More than just a souvenir shop, Capoo House also serves as an immersive BugCat Capoo-themed space, with numerous models, artworks, gashapon machines, and photo stations spread across its three floors.
My personal favorite display was a 3D scene of BugCat Capoo playing a Street Fighter-style video game with DogDog, and of course Capoo beats him in the end.
The merchandise selection is vast here – I saw Capoo plushies, figurines, water bottles, dishes, magnets, robes, raincoats, wallets, bags, and much more.
You can also mail a postcard from a Capoo mailbox or get a Capoo stamp in your souvenir stamp book.
Given how new it is, and the fact that it is tucked away on a street behind the popular pedestrian shopping area, few visitors to Ximending even realize it’s there, yet, so make sure you don’t miss it!
BugCat Capoo-Themed 7-Eleven, Taipei
Among the dozens of themed 7-Elevens across Taiwan, there is a dedicated BugCat Capoo-themed 7-Eleven (咖波主題商店, here) near Taipei City Hall in Xinyi District.
You’ll know it even before you step inside, as the exterior is decorated with neon Capoo lights, signs, and an extra-cute image of him eating instant noodles.
Inside, you’ll find more Capoo features on almost every surface. A dedicated product shelf includes a limited selection of merchandise, like coffee cups, slippers, and bags.
Like most 7-Elevens in Taiwan, this one is open 24 hours. It also features a Capoo-themed seating area, with graphics covering the chairs, tables and ceiling above.
Given its location, the Capoo 7-Eleven is easily combined with nearby attractions like Songshan Cultural & Creative Park and Taipei 101.
This 7-Eleven has been Capoo-themed since late 2022. Sometimes these themes suddenly change or disappear, but we’re hoping this one sticks around for years to come!
Capoo House Taichung Mofan
Capoo House Taichung Mofan (咖波屋台中模範, here) is the original Capoo House and the first permanent space in Taiwan dedicated to BugCat Capoo. It opened in January 2019.
Located on Mofan Street in Taichung City’s West District, the shop and themed space occupy an old, Japanese-style wooden house.
Overall, while the shop is quite a bit smaller than the new Ximending branch, it is more atmospheric and photogenic, making it a more of a pilgrimage destination for serious fans.
Much of the old house’s original appearance was preserved when it was converted into Capoo House, including beautiful wood-framed windows, polished wooden floors, exposed timber beams, and traditional Japanese-style woodwork.
The Capoo merchandise and decorations also reflect a lot of Japanese inspiration here.
This ranges from scenes featuring Mount Fuji to Capoo depicted as a maneki-neko (招き猫), the Japanese “beckoning cat” or “lucky cat” commonly displayed at businesses to bring good fortune and prosperity.
Outside, the BugCat Capoo Bus Stop (咖波屋 BUS) is one of the original signature Capoo photo spots in Taiwan.
Capoo House Taichung Mofan also includes a full range of Capoo merchandise. My kids each got their first BugCat Capoo plushies here and they’ll never forget it.
Last but not least, there’s also a Capoo mailbox for sending postcards here.
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Foam Cat Cafe, Taichung
Just five minutes’ walk from Capoo House is Foam Cat Cafe (奶泡貓咖啡, here), a cafe dedicated to another character from the BugCat Capoo universe.
Foam Cat (奶泡貓) is a character in his own right – a living cappuccino that looks like a cross between a cat and a snail. Foam Cat loves coffee, is skilled at making it, and dreams of creating the ultimate coffee concoction.
The cafe serves a variety of items shaped like Foam Cat, from puddings and cakes to drinks topped with Foam Cat.
We also spotted Capoo himself here, including in the form of this BugCat Capoo donut that my son ordered.
Outside, we also spotted a miniature Capoo-branded car.
On the second floor of a building connected to Foam Cat Cafe, it’s also worth taking a peek at Carterisland Concept Store (卡特島選品店, here).
Inside, you’ll find BugCat Capoo merchandise alongside other cute Taiwanese characters and brands.
Note: A second Foam Cat Cafe location inside Taichung Station Railway Cultural Park is now permanently closed.
Final Thoughts
For BugCat Capoo fans, Taiwan is the ultimate place to experience his weird and wonderful world in person.
Whether you’re already a fan or just discovering this lovable blue cat-bug, I hope you enjoy meeting Capoo on your next Taiwan trip!