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| Basic Information | |
| Moe Attribute Name | Jirai-kei |
|---|---|
| Moe Attribute Aliases | Jirai-onna |
| Moe Attribute Category | Clothing and Personality |
| Typical Characters | Kangel、Amane Satonaka、Tsukino Mito、Ena Shinonome |
| Related Moe Attributes | Ryousangata、Tenshi Kaiwai、Virgin killer outfit、Menhera、Yandere、Gap moeetc. |
 Characters with this trait
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Jirai-kei(English:Jirai Kei (fashion) / landmine style / landmine type; Japanese:
Introduction
“Landmine" originally refers to a type of explosive weapon buried underground that appears normal on the surface, but immediately causes the severe consequences of an explosion once a target enters its range. Therefore, in everyday vocabulary, this meaning is also cited, such as the Chinese internet slang "stepping on a mine," "minefield," or "mine point," indicating that after a certain action is taken, a negative result occurs that is vastly different from expectations.
Origin of the Term
After becoming generalized on Japanese SNS, the term was also used to describe people with a "landmine" personality: those who appear normal on the outside but, upon contact or interaction, are found to have unbearable traits, giving a feeling akin to the explosion of stepping on a landmine. Such people are called "Jirai-kei" or more directly "Jirai-onna" (landmine woman), with the term carrying a somewhat derogatory connotation. As a buzzword with a vague target of description, it does not have many restrictive specific definitions.
According to search engine records, the term is generally considered to have become widely popular on Japanese social networking sites in 2020. Subsequently, people defined this style as one that is "primarily dark-toned, withGothicelements (in some cases, it also includesChuunibyouelements)" fashion trend, which sparked a craze on social media in 2020. The catalyst for its popularity is also thought to be related to the widespread pandemic at the time,Hikikomoriconditions, as well asworld-weary、self-harming、Face maskelements.
Attribute Characteristics
In the context of dating, the image of a "Jirai-onna" is generally described as "initially appearing cute, delicate and pitiful, and full of sickly and world-weary vibes, making people want to protect them and date them; but after dating, they turn out to love in a veryHeavy" type, and they also possess traits similar to those found in Yandere and Menhera, such as an intense desire to be loved, a strong desire to control their partner, and a sickly, self-harming, and world-weary side.
Personality and Behavior
- Main Core[Note 1]: Refers to people who look normal on the outside but are found to have unbearable traits after contact or dating, "exploding" like a landmine:
- Intense desire to be loved;
- Strong desire to control their partner;
- Sickly;
- self-harming, often carrying a utility knife;
- World-weary.
- It is worth noting that in reality, the "Jirai-kei" personality is not liked by most people.
In terms of fashion style
- Shoulder-length hair, or tied intoTwin Tails。
- Makeup
- A base of pale skin, resembling someone who stays indoors for long periods or is sickly due to chronic illness;
- Eye makeup that looks like one is about to cry or has just finished crying, with reddened eye areas;
- Makeup that uses lining to emphasize the aegyosal;
- Blush that looks like a severe illness or after crying;
- Darker red-toned lip gloss;
- Possibly wearing dark-colored masks with wide coverage (usually black);
- May apply dark-colored nail polish or press-on nails;
This type of makeup is also known as "Jirai makeup."
- Clothing
- Upper body
- Light-colored shirts + dark-colored skirts above the knee (possibly with straps), or dark shortsCulottes；
- Dark-colored dresses (above-knee length) primarily featuring Gothic elements;
- Decorations
- Large bow；
- Metal decorations such as crosses;
- Lower body
- Mostly long or short fishnet stockings;
- Black shoes with extra-thick platform soles;
As the "Ryousangata" style, which became popular alongside it, is also quite similar to "Jirai-kei" in terms of makeup, they are often mentioned together. Because it expresses a Menhera side, Jirai-kei attire is also known as "
Online Behavior
- Generally speaking, most Jirai-kei have a dependency on the internet.
- They frequently use social media like Twitter and LINE to message others; when dealing with someone they like, they reply instantly or send a large number of repetitive messages, ordering the other person to reply within a set time, otherwise they feel anxious.
- 🥺: A teary-eyed emoji read as "Pien"[2], often used in online chats to express affection and widely used on SNS. However, it does not mean that everyone who uses this emoji is Jirai-kei.
- They love presenting themselves online, with a significant contrast between reality and the internet. When expressing morbidity, elements like screen glitches, program errors, and cracked screens are added.
- They like creating alt accounts and will vent their negative emotions on these private social media accounts, which are generally kept secret.
Difference from "Menhera"
See alsoMenhera#Similar Attributes
Related Works
- ACGN Works
- 《NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD》
- 《Wrist-cutting Transformation Subculture ✡ Menhera》
- 《When a Jirai Girl Puts on a Loving Wife Apron》
- 《Tomorrow, I Will Be Someone's Girlfriend》
- Music
Typical characters with this attribute
- Personality
- Jirai-kei in terms of personality, and may also possess Jirai-kei fashion elements.
- Kangel————《NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD", (also possessingMenheratraits)
- Takahashi Yua————《Tomorrow, I Will Be Someone's Girlfriend》
- Ashiya Sumire————《How to Get a Cute Girlfriend》
- Amane Satonaka————《Amane Switch ~Me, the Sick Girl, and the Non-stop Rain~", (also possessingYanderetraits)
- Kawai Rain———— Independent VTuber (Self-proclaimed Jirai-kei)
- Fairy Knight Tristan————《Fate/Grand Order》
- Nana_————《VENOM Love-Seeking Girl Syndrome》
- Touya Hanamura————《Ensemble Stars!》
- Riko Yamikawa————《The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.] (Ability is also "Jirai-kei")
- Yuto Nigase————《Hundred Note》
- ぷす————《Earth Online》[3]
- Fashion Elements
- Only reflecting Jirai culture in fashion elements and other aspects, rather than having a Jirai-kei personality.
- Tsukino Mito————NIJISANJIAffiliated VTuber (Outfit)
- Mimi Shiroomiya————774 inc.Affiliated VTuber (Secondary Setting)
- Ena Shinonome————《Project Sekai》 (Casual wear)
- Annin Miru———— Independent VTuber (Outfit)
- Mayuzumi Fuyuko————《THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS》 (Casual wear)
- Nakamura Chizuru————HoneyWorks(Casual wear)
- Mitsuka Soara————《Gonna be the Twin-Tail!!》
- 《Under kids》's heroine (became a Jirai-onna after running away from home, but does not adapt well to the Jirai-onna lifestyle and seems to maintain a normal personality)
Notes and References
- ↑ As a buzzword with a vague definition and target of description, it does not actually have many restrictive specific descriptions.
- ↑ These two characters do not have "Menhera" or "Jirai" attributes.
- ↑ Onomatopoeia, meaning the sound of a pitiful little girl crying
- ↑ Some behaviors exhibit Jirai-kei characteristics, in
Stabbing the Girlfriend（ ）And after being arrested for an attempted suicide, he was mocked by netizens as a Jirai-kei man