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In Japanese anime and manga, there often appears a unique element referred to as the “boyfriend shirt,” which is particularly common in works filled with romantic plots. As the name suggests, this means that female characters wear loose shirts belonging to male characters due to certain plot needs, thereby showcasing a casual and relaxed appearance.
Recently, Japanese netizens have been enthusiastically discussing the charm of this “boyfriend shirt” and what it truly stems from. Is it the feeling evoked by “girls wearing boys’ clothes”? Or do some people simply find “girls in oversized clothing very cute”? Let’s take a look at the different viewpoints of Japanese netizens!
Some people once believed that the charm of a “boyfriend shirt” is in how “girls look cute in oversized clothes.” However, isn’t the core appeal really that “girls wear boys’ personal belongings”? Can anyone share their experiences or talk about what kind of tempura they like the most?
A Japanese VTuber named “Madoromi Neesan” has recently explored the charm of “boyfriend shirts,” which has sparked enthusiastic reactions from netizens.
In the anime “Rent-a-Girlfriend,” all the female protagonists are pushed out as “boyfriend shirt” acrylic standees.
For example, a woman gets completely drenched in a sudden downpour and has to go to her male friend’s house to take a shower, borrowing his clothes to wear. However, because the boy’s clothes are too large, they make the woman look baggy, with certain parts of her body being subtly revealed…
This scene is a typical “boyfriend shirt” scenario. Even if what’s worn isn’t necessarily a shirt, as long as the female character borrows the male character’s clothing, it falls into this category.
“Madoromi-neesan” expressed that she has always believed the charm of such scenarios lies in “girls wearing oversized clothes that don’t fit.” However, she recently discovered that many people actually care about “girls wearing boys’ clothes,” and the loose effect doesn’t seem to be the key factor!
In this regard, Japanese netizens have expressed their views:
Some netizens believe that although the contrasting effect of “girls wearing ill-fitting clothes” is very strong, what is even more touching is the situation where “there was no plan to stay overnight, but a last-minute decision was made, and she playfully says, ‘I don’t have sleepwear, can I borrow a T-shirt to wear?'”
Of course, some people feel that the contrast of ill-fitting clothes is quite appealing, but what stands out even more is the feeling of “she is wearing my clothes.”
Some netizens have expressed that this might be a form of possessiveness, allowing the person you like to wear ill-fitting clothes, as if you can enjoy a special kind of happiness.
Some people think that this situation hides an element of “tiny girls are cute,” because in reality, many people’s clothing situations don’t necessarily match.
In the discussion among netizens, there are often side conversations about their favorite fried food choices, such as tempura and fried asparagus, etc.
Perhaps at first you would notice that her clothes were a bit loose, and then you would realize that they were actually your own clothes.
