Clothes often represent people's feelings and reflect part of the tastes of those who wear them, like anime, so the amount of clothes there are to choose from does not always satisfy everyone's tastes, especially when questions arise, such as the one that resurfaced on Japanese forums: do otaku children want to wear cute clothes? It is worth noting that in the discussions where the question was raised, the term “cute clothes” was associated with women's clothing. This gave rise to a diversity of positions, both in favor, alluding to the fact that based on their own experience they wear this type of clothing, and also others with opposing points of view who consider it categorically inappropriate.

Japanese forums once again ask about the clothes worn by otaku boys, focusing on kawaii anime

The discussion about clothing and fashion in general is not a new topic, since the way people dress has changed over time, and the type of clothing associated with men and women has been defined based on their time and culture. However, in the context of the otaku world in Japan, where gender roles tend to be more defined, this debate acquires particular relevance, because as a result of this same discussion we can raise another much more relevant and interesting question: to what extent can otaku children express their individuality without being judged or stereotyped? A question that we invite readers to discover.

Landing on the topic that concerns us, and because it is anime, in a certain sense it has a strong connection, because within many of the productions we can see male characters in female clothing to name some of the best known. Astolfo (Apocryphal Destiny), Hideri Kanzaki (Mix S), Felix Argyle (Re:Zero) among others. That is why in several forums in Japan this debate has resurfaced within anime culture and since there are many fans of this medium who like to wear much more kawaii clothes, in many cases inspired by what has been seen in animes such as those mentioned above.

For those interested in learning first-hand about some of the places where the topic of clothing has been discussed among anime fans, we share the following: link with one of the Japanese portals where the topic was discussed. And before finishing, a brief reflection on what was discussed today: beyond otaku culture, this debate invites us to reflect on the importance of freedom of expression and acceptance. Fashion, in this sense, becomes a universal language that allows us to communicate and connect with others, regardless of our differences.