[Trend In Japan] What is the Zirai-kei (Landmine) meanings? What kind of fashion style?

“Zirai fashion" has been booming for a long time! The popularity of this fashion trend is not waning, but rather growing each year 🔥 But what is the definition of "Zirai-kei"? What do you have to do to become a "Zirai" type? What does it take to become a "Zirai-kei"?

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In this article, we will introduce the meaning of “Zirai-kei" fashion and recommended items! We have also included a model coordinate for Zirai-kei 💜Please take a look at this article and get in touch with the dark and fascinating world of Zirai-kei 😘🌟.

What is Zirai fashion? What is the definition?

Zirai fashion refers to fashion that incorporates the inner nature of "Zirai-kei girls" in its coordination. Therefore, to understand Zirai fashion, it is important to know what "Zirai-kei joshi" means🧁.

What is a "Zirai Girls”?

A "Zirai-kei girl" is a woman who is ostensibly attractive but has a dark side when it comes to dating.

They may be love-dependent, abnormally constrained by their lover, easily depressed and self-deprecating, or ....... From the perspective of the man you are dating, this can be beyond cute and cause stress😵⚡.

It is said that the point that "you don't know their true nature until you go out with them" is compared to "landmine" meaning "you don't know what is buried until you step on it", and thus they came to be called "landmine-type girls" 💣🎀.

Sometimes they have traumatic experiences from past relationships and are worried about them. It is not to assume that "Zirai-kei = bad words👆.

What does Zirai fashion mean?

Zirai fashion incorporates the inner "cute at first glance but also contains a dark side" of the Zirai-kei girl!

Zirai fashion is also known as "dark cute" or "sickly cute" and has gained great popularity as a form of menhera-kei fashion 🧸💜.

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Zirai fashion also includes many feminine icons such as heart motifs and ribbons. Therefore, the secret of its great popularity is that it has gained support not only from fashion-conscious women but also from "women who have always loved cute motifs.”✨

So the big point is that it is not only cute but also contains "darkness/sickness" 👌👌.👌

Differences from Ryousan (mass-produced) fashion

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Mass-production fashion(Ryousan-fashion) is sometimes compared to Zirai fashion, but there is a clear difference between the two.

In the past, Ryousan-fashion had a strong impression of "trendy coordinates with understated individuality that are easy to imitate," but today's Ryousan fashion is mainly "otaku fashion that has spread mainly among Johnny's fans🕺🎶.

The strong feminine element is the same as mine fashion, but mass-produced fashion has almost none of the darkness characteristic of mine. It consists of light, gentle colors such as white, beige, and pink, giving the impression of a well-bred young lady 🩰💗.

Ryousan fashion is said to have spread along with the fast fashion trend.

It seems that the characteristic "easy to imitate even for those who lack confidence in their fashion sense" has not changed ✨.

Elements that can be easily incorporated into Zirai fashion

I want to try Zirai! "I want to try mine fashion, but how can I make it darker? Here are some elements that can be easily incorporated into Zirai fashion!

✡️Twintails

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The key point in Zirai fashion is "girls". Twin tails are very effective in fashion to express the danger that one may have because of one's lack of mental maturity! Childishness to the extent that it does not make you look too young is an approach to being a landmine(Zirai) type 👧.

✡️Black items

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The absolute non-negotiable element in Zirai fashion is "dark and sickly". To show off your dark inner nature, black colored items are an absolute must! Both clothes and accessories should be in black to show off your Zirai-ness that is not a one-trick pony 💣🔥.

✡️Dull colors

Mysterious dull colors are the perfect complement to black. In particular, pink, which easily appeals to young girls, is easy to incorporate and popular in mass-production-oriented coordinates! It is popular with a wide variety of items 💞.

If you're looking for a more "Zirai" type of coordinate, we also recommend a dull purple

✡️Garter belt

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In Zirai fashion, the sexy element as an accent is also a key point. A garter belt that shows a glimpse of the absolute area has an abundant charm that cannot be replaced by any other item 💋.

✡️Ruffles and lace

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To complement the darker side of Zirai fashion, bring in some girly flair with ruffles and lace! The more fluffy and girlish you are, the more attractive the gap between the dark elements will be🧚♀️.

Girlishness + darkness + sexiness! Try to incorporate this with the following in mind 😘.

Introducing the model Zirais type of coordinates and fashions💗.

Let's check out the posts of everyone who actually successfully incorporates Zirai-kei coords 🔍💜.

With twin tail, black, pink, and ruffles, this is the very model of a Zirai coordinate! The level of Zirai is further enhanced by incorporating a teary bag technique in the makeup to make it look like red eyes 👆👆.

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If you focus on the décolleté area, feet, and other points to increase the level of exposure, the Zirai level will go up 💞Patsun bangs and a princess cut also go well together! This is a great coordinate for black hair, so even students with strict school rules can give it a try 👧✨.

Even without frills and lace, the absolute territory (Zettai ryōiki) is still there 🔥 Just putting the whole body together in monotone raises the level of sickly cute.

Goth & Lolita items like collars, chokers, chains, etc. also enhance the Zirai look💜💙Even if each item is simple, the total coordination completes the Zirai girl look!

When in doubt, go for black items first! 🌹.

NOIKISU recommends 5 Zirai-kei items!

NoiseAndKisses recommends 5 Zirai items! Here are the recommended Zirai items at NoiseAndKisses! Please create your own Zirais coordinates while matching them with the accessories and clothes you have on hand 💋.

Heart hollowed-out big collar blouse BLACK[Products page(Japan)]
3190 yen (tax included)

In Zirai fashion, the bigger the heart, the better! The big heart made with the strongest tag team of black and ruffles is a nice Zirai element that makes you feel the weight of love 💑 If you combine it with a pleated skirt, you will be a Zirai girl without complaints💣💖.

Dragon Pattern Open Shoulder Chinese Dress BLACK[Products page(Japan)]
4400 yen (tax included)

The trendy china dress also works great as a Zirai fashion 🐼Add a sickly item like a choker or garter belt and you've got yourself an Asian dark girl🐲💜.

My Melody Sagara Embroidery Sanrio Pull Hoodie PURPLE[Products page(Japan)]
4400 yen (tax included)

Speaking of Zirai-kei, a very popular character is Sanrio's Kuromi 🐰💜 who embodies "dark charm that's not just cute," so she fits perfectly with the concept of Zirai-kei.

ACDC RAG Sailor Collar Zip Hoodie (Black)[Products page(Japan)]
3190 yen (tax included)

To appeal to the Zirai type of girl, items with a seifuku (uniform) arrangement are recommended! In particular, a top with a large collar designed like a sailor uniform can create a state of jagged hearts with just one piece of clothing 💔💔.

ACDC RAG x Sanrio Kuromi Long-Sleeved Blouse with All-Print Harness BLACK[Products page(Japan)]
5390 yen (tax included)

A top with a big collar, Kromi, frills, and belt design, if this isn't a Zirai, I don't know what to call it! This is an item that anyone can become a landmine(Zirai) girl just by wearing it. It's just too aggressive💕

You can go feminine or boyish! The high degree of freedom is another reason why Zirai-kei is so popular💗.

For starters, just adding a Zirai-kei accessory to your existing items should change the mood from the norm!

The charm of Zirai-kei is that you can enjoy the dark side of your mind💜.

In this article, we've introduced you to the meaning of Zirai fashion and our recommended items!

Please take a look at this article about Kuromi-chan, which is popular among those who are trying to become sickly-cute ✨.

Zirai fashion is still going strong. Enjoy the dark x kawaii with dark charm 💄✨!