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Traditionally, the fundoshi was worn as a form of underwear. Its role as underwear has decreased in modern Japanese society, as more people wear Western-style boxers, briefs, panties, etc. The fundoshi still may be worn during traditional festivals, or as swimwear. |
Traditionally, the fundoshi was worn as a form of underwear. Its role as underwear has decreased in modern Japanese society, as more people wear Western-style boxers, briefs, panties, etc. The fundoshi still may be worn during traditional festivals, or as swimwear. |
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In the modern world, the fundoshi has been noticed for another quality. The fact that it covers the genitals while leaving almost everything else exposed, has made it a well-acknowledged [[Fetish Fuel]]. It has been adopted as a form of [[Fan Service]], with a similar effect as [[Barely |
In the modern world, the fundoshi has been noticed for another quality. The fact that it covers the genitals while leaving almost everything else exposed, has made it a well-acknowledged [[Fetish Fuel]]. It has been adopted as a form of [[Fan Service]], with a similar effect as [[Barely-There Swimwear]]. |
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In Japan, this is also less of an issue for the [[Moral Guardians]], as the fundoshi is a well-recognized part of Japanese traditional culture. Thus it is actually in relatively ''better taste'' than a speedo, despite actually [[Theiss Titillation Theory|exposing more skin]] than a speedo. Outside of Japan, the fundoshi has become increasingly popular as a form of [[Rule of Sexy|sexy underwear or fetish wear]] for men. |
In Japan, this is also less of an issue for the [[Moral Guardians]], as the fundoshi is a well-recognized part of Japanese traditional culture. Thus it is actually in relatively ''better taste'' than a speedo, despite actually [[Theiss Titillation Theory|exposing more skin]] than a speedo. Outside of Japan, the fundoshi has become increasingly popular as a form of [[Rule of Sexy|sexy underwear or fetish wear]] for men. |
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[http://vimeo.com/8491194 Here's how to tie a fundoshi.] (Practical, demonstrative, and not explicit but for obvious reasons may be [[Not Safe for Work]].) |
[http://vimeo.com/8491194 Here's how to tie a fundoshi.] (Practical, demonstrative, and not explicit but for obvious reasons may be [[Not Safe for Work]].) |
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A [[Sub-Trope]] of [[Loin Cloth]]. |
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Compare [[Barely-There Swimwear]], [[Sweater Girl]], [[Wet Sari Scene]] (both of which are also [[Distaff Counterpart|Distaff Counterparts]]). |
Compare [[Barely-There Swimwear]], [[Sweater Girl]], [[Wet Sari Scene]] (both of which are also [[Distaff Counterpart|Distaff Counterparts]]). |
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== Anime & Manga == |
== Anime & Manga == |
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* ''[[Baki the Grappler]]'''s Hanayama Kaoru is a Yakuza, and so a very traditional man. When he gets serious on a fight, he [[Battle Strip|rips his clothes]], shows his family's back tattoo and keeps on fighting. [http://view.thespectrum.net/series/new-grappler-baki-volume-01.html?ch=Volume+04&page=101 Wearing only a fundoshi.] |
* ''[[Baki the Grappler]]'''s Hanayama Kaoru is a Yakuza, and so a very traditional man. When he gets serious on a fight, he [[Battle Strip|rips his clothes]], shows his family's back tattoo and keeps on fighting. [http://view.thespectrum.net/series/new-grappler-baki-volume-01.html?ch=Volume+04&page=101 Wearing only a fundoshi.] |
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* Goemon from ''[[Lupin III]]''. Particularly of note on missions involving swimming or diving; the rest of the Lupin gang will opt for wetsuits, but not the [[Samurai|highly traditional]] Goemon. |
* Goemon from ''[[Lupin III]]''. Particularly of note on missions involving swimming or diving; the rest of the Lupin gang will opt for wetsuits, but not the [[Samurai|highly traditional]] Goemon. |
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* Salamander from ''[[Yondemasu Yo Azazel San]]'' wears nothing but a fundoshi. It's a [[Shout |
* Salamander from ''[[Yondemasu Yo Azazel San]]'' wears nothing but a fundoshi. It's a [[Shout-Out]] to Yukio Mishima (of whom Salamander is a parody of) posing in fundoshi with a sword for a photoshoot. |
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* In ''[[Fairy Tail]]'', Elfman wears one adorned with a character meaning "honorable man". |
* In ''[[Fairy Tail]]'', Elfman wears one adorned with a character meaning "honorable man". |
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* Kukuri of ''[[Hell Girl]]'' sports a pair of these. Though considering she looks to be about five years old at best(Hard to tell with demons and all) it's definitely not for fanservice. |
* Kukuri of ''[[Hell Girl]]'' sports a pair of these. Though considering she looks to be about five years old at best(Hard to tell with demons and all) it's definitely not for fanservice. |
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* Mizoguchi's appearance from ''[[King of Fighters]]: Maximum Impact 2 Regulation A'', his alternate costume is nothing but a fundoshi tied around him. |
* Mizoguchi's appearance from ''[[King of Fighters]]: Maximum Impact 2 Regulation A'', his alternate costume is nothing but a fundoshi tied around him. |
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* The Ruan Brothers from ''Outlaws of the Lost Dynasty'' all share the same muscled physique with a rokushaku fundoshi as their base sprite. The only difference is that they put on different colored loincloth and various heads. |
* The Ruan Brothers from ''Outlaws of the Lost Dynasty'' all share the same muscled physique with a rokushaku fundoshi as their base sprite. The only difference is that they put on different colored loincloth and various heads. |
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* One of [[The One Guy|Zafira's]] [[And Your Reward Is Clothes|unlockable swimsuits]] in ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha As Portable (Video Game)|Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha As Portable]]: The Gears of Destiny''. The other one is an [[Old |
* One of [[The One Guy|Zafira's]] [[And Your Reward Is Clothes|unlockable swimsuits]] in ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha As Portable (Video Game)|Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha As Portable]]: The Gears of Destiny''. The other one is an [[Old-Timey Bathing Suit]]. |
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* ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 2]]'': Jin's taunt and anti-air animation show he's not afraid to be traditional in more than one way. |
* ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 2]]'': Jin's taunt and anti-air animation show he's not afraid to be traditional in more than one way. |
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== Real Life == |
== Real Life == |
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* This is considered traditional in [[Japan]] so expect to see it at almost any culture festival that involves men with special outfits. Special [[Rated M for Manly|manliness]] points go to Hokkaidō men who wear only this ''in the snow'' and the Kurama hi-matsuri (fire festival), where men do this while holding '''20 foot long torches''' on their shoulders. |
* This is considered traditional in [[Japan]] so expect to see it at almost any culture festival that involves men with special outfits. Special [[Rated "M" for Manly|manliness]] points go to Hokkaidō men who wear only this ''in the snow'' and the Kurama hi-matsuri (fire festival), where men do this while holding '''20 foot long torches''' on their shoulders. |
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* Also a pride point for many Yakuza, who loudly proclaim their traditionalist ways. Anytime they pose for their elaborate back tattoos ([ |
* Also a pride point for many Yakuza, who loudly proclaim their traditionalist ways. Anytime they pose for their elaborate back tattoos ([[wikipedia:Irezumi|irezumi]]), there is about a 99% chance that they will do it in [[Fundoshi]]. |
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[[Category:Costume Tropes]] |
[[Category:Costume Tropes]] |
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[[Category:Fundoshi]] |
[[Category:Fundoshi]] |
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[[Category:Trope]] |