| So I've been wondering why some anime's MC ( often a Hikikomori ) keeps wearing tracksuits , even when shopping outside. Does real like hikikomoris really wear them like that or something? They don't look very good to me tbh. Examples : |
Z-DanteApr 28, 2016 12:02 PM
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| Well because...uhm...japan love dem track suits? I really don't know tbh. But I'm amazed that's one thing you notice and bothers you... |
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| Coz they be runnin' all the time, yo! |
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| Do you prefer them wearing a dress? At least is something new compared to the typical school uniform. I also like them, they are confortable. |
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kamisama751 said: Japan and their fashion sense :/ There is something called fashion, even in anime. T-shirt and jeans aren't that new anymore. Ain't it a trait of anime to stick to the already proven formal then trying something new? And I wonder how the authors find them fashionable. |
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| Really easy to create the designs for would probably be one reason. In addition, the case of hikkikomori/neet characters it fits the profile of being clothed enough that they could go out to a nearby store and get food/snacks and easily change out of it upon returning home. Such is the case with say Kazuma and Subaru who had left their homes to run an errand before ending up in another world. I mean why would a shut in need to keep up with the latest fashion when they hate going outside? |
Illyricus said: They might be comfortable but you don't exactly wear them all day, right? But these characters keep wearing them all day. It's natural to wear them while just walking or running, but even when shopping? I think not.Do you prefer them wearing a dress? At least is something new compared to the typical school uniform. I also like them, they are confortable. I prefer school uniforms over tracksuits if it's not too plain >_> |
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| That Justice Jacket is awesome. Too bad he doesn't keep it in HF |
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Z-Dante said: What if I told you I'm wearing a tracksuit while writing this? Obviously not while running, but I often do errands wearing a tracksuit, it's not that uncommon. Also, when it's cold, but not too cold, it's the perfect clothing to use rather than a full jacket.Illyricus said: They might be comfortable but you don't exactly wear them all day, right? But these characters keep wearing them all day. It's natural to wear them while just walking or running, but even when shopping? I think not.Do you prefer them wearing a dress? At least is something new compared to the typical school uniform. I also like them, they are confortable. I prefer school uniforms over tracksuits if it's not too plain >_> School uniforms tend to be more simple unless you wear Keima Katsuragi's fucking dope school uniform. |
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| i dont think i saw it that often tbh.. especially since satou (the only hikki/neet protag who matters) doesn't and neither does best_girl from zetsu sensei |
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| Because it's boring to draw them in a different clothes every time, so why not one that can be reused? jks. |
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| It bothers me , Most boring MCs usually wear this tracksuits |
CoolMan1999x said: Kaito-Fan said: It bothers me , Most boring MCs usually wear this tracksuits Do you have any examples of such characters? =3= Shiro , not sure if he wore this tracksuit all the time because it's been long time since I watched Ftn |
CoolMan1999x said: Kaito-Fan said: Shiro , not sure if he wore this tracksuit all the time because it's been long time since I watched Ftn I knew you were going to say that but I hesitated typing Shirou is not boring anyways, how is shirou boring? The guy is one of the most op protagonists I have ever seen I agree though that he says the most absurd stuff (People die if they are killed) hhhhh but other than that he wasnt that boring =3= Different tastes probably but I think Shiro is one of the reasons that FZ is better than Fsn |
Illyricus said: Do you prefer them wearing a dress? At least is something new compared to the typical school uniform. I also like them, they are confortable. u know i wouldn't mind them wearing a dress, it would be nice but i'm same with u, don't rly care much about them wearing tracksuits as i wear jogpants a lot and its rly comfy so why not? |
Illyricus said: Do you prefer them wearing a dress? Yes, why is that even a question? Anyone else here feeling like dresses are innapropriate for men? *ignores those who raise hands* See? |
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Illyricus said: Do you prefer them wearing a dress? At least is something new compared to the typical school uniform. I also like them, they are confortable. But Gakuran and Seifuku are life though (` w `)9 |
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| plain mc, plain tracksuit = easy self insert? |
| What's up with threads talking about mundane stuff in anime as if it were strange? It's just a freaking tracksuit, geez. Some characters wear them, most don't. That's it. |
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| Being a shut-in freak looks good to you, huh? A tracksuit is both comfortable and cheap. Everything a person who lives on benefits needs. And who the hell wears jeans at home? |
| LOL I have the same question.... wearing tracksuits makes you stand out if you want to be lowkey or smth, so why wear it? :? |
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| Well I mean they do look comfortable. It's also perfect for mild weather.. |
| @Z-Dante seriously mundane answer here if you really want to know why... japan (or country near south china sea in general) has really high humidity no matter what season is.. it feel soo uncomfortable when it's hot but your sweety still sticky in your skinn because it can't evaporate... jersey absorb those sweaty easily especially for people who too lazy to wear undershirt.. even like that, they usually still using undershirt most of times because it's make the comfy become double... wearing jersey even you are not doing any sport is normal thing to do, no one will glaring strange at you, thou it still not common thing to do... |
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| I am wearing tracksuits , even when shopping outside. Why? I dont care much on how people view me. xD BTW, its normal to wear tracksuits here. |
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Thug_Gou said: LOL I have the same question.... wearing tracksuits makes you stand out if you want to be lowkey or smth, so why wear it? :? People who wear this stuff don't "want to be lowkey". They are either sporty types, or hikkikomori types. Also, some variations of tracksuit are comfortable to wear at home when the weather isn't hot. |
flannan said: Thug_Gou said: LOL I have the same question.... wearing tracksuits makes you stand out if you want to be lowkey or smth, so why wear it? :? People who wear this stuff don't "want to be lowkey". They are either sporty types, or hikkikomori types. Also, some variations of tracksuit are comfortable to wear at home when the weather isn't hot. OP mentioned Hikkikomoris, so they usually want to be lowkey. Not generalizing anything/one but they really usually are / want to be lowkey. aaand yes there are also those types of things... |
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Thug_Gou said: flannan said: People who wear this stuff don't "want to be lowkey". They are either sporty types, or hikkikomori types. Also, some variations of tracksuit are comfortable to wear at home when the weather isn't hot. OP mentioned Hikkikomoris, so they usually want to be lowkey. Not generalizing anything/one but they really usually are / want to be lowkey. aaand yes there are also those types of things... Well, Hikkikomori are the kind of people who don't have a separate outfit to go outside. Because they usually don't. And because buying a new outfit requires going outside. |
flannan said: Thug_Gou said: OP mentioned Hikkikomoris, so they usually want to be lowkey. Not generalizing anything/one but they really usually are / want to be lowkey. aaand yes there are also those types of things... Well, Hikkikomori are the kind of people who don't have a separate outfit to go outside. Because they usually don't. And because buying a new outfit requires going outside. don't they have a shirt and pants/shorts somewhere? That's a pretty common and basic outfit. :V i mean, most people probably have one |
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Thug_Gou said: flannan said: Well, Hikkikomori are the kind of people who don't have a separate outfit to go outside. Because they usually don't. And because buying a new outfit requires going outside. don't they have a shirt and pants/shorts somewhere? That's a pretty common and basic outfit. :V i mean, most people probably have one Children grow out of things like pants way too quickly. Also, wearing a shirt when it's not part of a uniform stands out no less than a tracksuit. Most male "civilian" costumes in anime don't include shirts. |
_Esper_ said: I'm so glad having someone here who thinks like me. Tracksuits FTW.I am wearing tracksuits , even when shopping outside. Why? I dont care much on how people view me. xD BTW, its normal to wear tracksuits here. |
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| Tracksuits are comfy and quite easy to draw.... |
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| Everybody knows that hikikomoris or whatever they're called don't know how to dress themselves and they're in need of a fashionista helper like me |
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Z-Dante said: Probably casual wear one wears around the house. And you go outside if there is chance to rain throwing something like a tracksuit over is fast. I often do that when going shopping. Also it is easy to draw. I do not find it strange at all for guys to do this. We do not spend much time choosing clothes when is no special occasion.So I've been wondering why some anime's MC ( often a Hikikomori ) keeps wearing tracksuits , even when shopping outside. Does real like hikikomoris really wear them like that or something? They don't look very good to me tbh. Examples : PS based on your answer I am guressing you live in a warm country. |
| Isn't there also an unrelated meme involving Russians wearing tracksuits? Anyhow I find myself wearing something like that on cold days, too. It helps that tracksuit pants usually have pockets, so I can put my wallet in them even if I need to head out. On warm days my home casualwear is t-shirt and shorts. Tentology said: Basically this.I wear a tracksuit like half of the time and I certify that they're very comfortable, both for chilling or for sports purposes, which is why you don't ever have to change. Lazy, I know. Personally I don't much like school uniforms. |
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| I mean it's warm and comfortable what else could you want for |
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| Interesting thread but let's not forget one important thing, the sociology of the tracksuit. For characters like Subaru or Kazuma, while in school, it's mandatory to have a tracksuit for PE. Add to that that a hikkikomori is broke, the tracksuit is literally the only thing they have to wear next to their school uniform. Basically it's a sign saying they're drop-outs. |
EratiKMay 10, 2019 1:28 AM
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| Hmmm this thread makes me consider to start wearing tracksuits xD |
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| I also wonder where the trend originated. First time I've seen a loser protag with a tracksuit was Konosuba. |
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