Tokyo trend tradition

TOKYOTRENDTRADITION 2012/07/17
Akiba-Men’s Fashion
On the other hand of women’s cosplays is the fashion of otaku-boys in Akihabara. However,
they rather enjoy watching the girls wearing costumes of their favorite anime characters.
Therefore, not many men wear the fancy cosplays as women. The otaku people specialize in
the world of two-dimensions so much, and not have interest in their outfits. That’s why they
usually prefer comfort and usefulness than their looks. An example of men's fashion from top
to bottom is like this. A bandana on the head, plaid tucked in their jeans, and the jeans are
rolled up at the end, a cellphone hang from their neck, a backpack, and running shoes. This
kind of fashion may sound unattractive but, according to otaku people, their fashion is very
convenient because their bangs don't get in their eyes, they don’t need to worry about their
cellphone falling off of their pocket, both of their hands are free, and they can run/walk without
a shoe sore. Though you might think that there aren’t people with such a nerd fashion, check
it out! Just step into Akihabara and you will see a plenty of them! These otaku-men’s fashion
is on the other side of fashionable Shibuya fashion and Harajyuku fashion that are also
introduced in this magazine. But..who cares? There is no rule that everyone needs to be
wearing the trendy clothes. We are free to wear whatever we want, and if the otaku people
believe in comfort rather than attractiveness, it’s okay. Also, it is a wonderful thing that there
are young adults who like to express themselves through cosplay while most Japanese young
people tend to lack in initiative. Akihabara, is a dreamland where young people can express
themselves and be what they want
through fashion.