Harajuka girls

Kaoru_ai

FYI to the retard who made the initial post. That harajuku girl, whom you dare to call a hoe, is a Dir en grey cosplayer. She happens to be dressed as Shinya from Dir en grey, in his Mitsu to Tsuba (Tsumi to Batsu) outfit.
Yes HIS because he is a man. (they are all men)

DEmeant0r

eh... chill out, I think she meant they're hoes in general.

Kaoru_ai

I think she meant they're hoes in general.

but they're not. Most of all my friends are Harajuku cosplayers, so when people say crap like that I get offended, because I am also a Dir en grey cosplayer. So are you saying that I too am a ho?

DEmeant0r

I did not voice my opinion on this, so I did not say that they're hoes. In fact I quite like how some of those cosplays turned out. BTW what's Dir en grey?

Kaoru_ai

Demeant0r wrote:

I did not voice my opinion on this, so I did not say that they're hoes. In fact I quite like how some of those cosplays turned out. BTW what's Dir en grey?

Dir en grey is a Japanese Rock band, whom when they first started they were visual kei, although they are not now. They have a rather strong following of fans, around the world, and most fans have fun cosplaying them. Even here in Japan, the Dir en grey cosplay community is still pretty strong, we carry around little cosplay business cards and meet every sunday in Harajuku to hang out with eachother and take purikura together. The tourists attraction part is sort of a side effect. We get together to be together, not to show off to all the foreigners... People really misunderstand this. But we look so odd to those who don't know Dir en grey, so people get confused, take our pictures, and then call us hoes.

this is the best description that I have found so far, but its a bit outdated
http://www.projectj.net/direngrey.htm

landser

Kaoru_ai wrote:

we carry around little cosplay business cards and meet every sunday in Harajuku to hang out with eachother and take purikura together.

...yeah, they're not hoes, they're just sad b*****ds

Kaoru_ai

landser wrote:

...yeah, they're not hoes, they're just sad b*****ds

You must lead a pathetic sad life to think so. Cosplaying isn't cheap. We spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on one cosplay alone.
although its just a hobby, if you think what we do makes us sad b*****ds, you really are clueless. Get off your ****ing couch stupid american.
I'd like to see your sorry ass try it.

landser

Kaoru_ai wrote:

You must lead a pathetic sad life to think so. Cosplaying isn't cheap. We spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on one cosplay alone.
although its just a hobby, if you think what we do makes us sad b*****ds, you really are clueless. Get off your ****ing couch stupid american.
I'd like to see your sorry ass try it.

Thanks for proving my point!

BTW, I'm not american.... this is an Irish site, you fool!

Kaoru_ai

Ahahaha... i seriously didn't realize that, with the over abundance of english and all, might as well have been.
anyways
it still doesn't matter either way. I figured you were all american with how rude you were all being towards the subject.

landser

Kaoru_ai wrote:

Ahahaha... i seriously didn't realize that... XD.
anyways
it still doesn't matter either way.

Don't worry about it, I usually assume that everyone from the Orient is Chinese

Ebichan

Cosplaying is a hobby and their way of showing adoration for their favourite band. They spend money on it, and get together in communities like what normal people with similar interests would do. Just because what they do is not widely accepted in other countries doesn't mean that it's weird/wrong/etc.

Exchanging business cards doesn't make them "sad bastards", it's a way of life, a culture in Japan. And I certainly do not see any harm in meeting up with friends of the same interest.

I think you should learn to accept cultures in other countries before judging them.

NewFrockTuesday

I think you should learn to accept cultures in other countries before judging them.

thats the most pious first post ive ever seen. I think goths are sad...well,thats the whole point really....bad example.

Karl Hungus

Hey, Kauru_ai, do you like X-Japan?

Sangre

Kaoru_ai wrote:

You must lead a pathetic sad life to think so. Cosplaying isn't cheap. We spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on one cosplay alone.
although its just a hobby, if you think what we do makes us sad b*****ds, you really are clueless. Get off your ****ing couch stupid american.
I'd like to see your sorry ass try it.

Welll here in Ireland its considered pretty fúcking rude to call someone a retard so cop the fúck on and get off your high horse.

simu

purdee wrote:

thats the most pious first post ive ever seen. I think goths are sad...well,thats the whole point really....bad example.

In fairness, these cos-players are a lot cooler looking and put in far more effort than the average Irish gothling.

Karl Hungus

simu wrote:

In fairness, these cos-players are a lot cooler looking and put in far more effort than the average Irish gothling.

If you ever go to a proper Goth club, like Dominion, you might be suprised.

NewFrockTuesday

simu wrote:

In fairness, these cos-players are a lot cooler looking and put in far more effort than the average Irish gothling.

I may not agree with the cooler part, but I agree with the 10/10 for effort...I am in no position to judge talent in relation to what evr look they aspire to imitate. I never heard of them before and my honest to god opinion as I read the thread was that teenagers will always find ways to get someone to look at them. As far as I am concerned they dress like freaks and enjoy having group sessions of ego-massage and attention.

Karl Hungus

Whereas you, Purdee, always dress to avoid attention, right? :rolleyes:

Rozabeez

"teenagers will always find ways to get someone to look at them."

Yea...cos that's what we do.

simu

Karl Hungus wrote:

If you ever go to a proper Goth club, like Dominion, you might be suprised.

Address? By gothling, I was referring to kids who have a goth phase more than serious, long-time goths.

Karl Hungus

Simu: http://dominion.gothic.ie/

And tbh, a lot of kids who are refered to as goth these days are anything but.

Actually just take a peek at this, and tell me there's no effort that goes into that. As cool as anything you might see in Harajuku methinks.

Wez

Karl, link's broken..

landser wrote:

Don't worry about it, I usually assume that everyone from the Orient is Chinese

lol

NewFrockTuesday

Whereas you, Purdee, always dress to avoid attention, right?

Theres attention and then theres ATTENTION. I gave them 10/10 for effort. Maybe I should have said how wonderful they are...is that what you want? Shall I gush about how "different" and "imaginative" they are? :rolleyes: Id take them over the nasty little skangers in town anyday tho'

Karl Hungus

purdee wrote:

Thers attention and then theres ATTENTION.

Sheer hypocrisy!

Spurn your double-standards and admit it!

NewFrockTuesday

Sheer hypocrisy!

Spurn your double-standards and admit it!

Your a funny guy. ahahahahaha

Rozabeez

Yeah...but you're not.

NewFrockTuesday

I know Im not a guy! rozabee, why are you making this personal? why would you do that....resorting to slanging...to get attention....oh, i forgot, thats what you do. :rolleyes:

Kaoru_ai

Sangre wrote:

Welll here in Ireland its considered pretty fúcking rude to call someone a retard so cop the fúck on and get off your high horse.

Oh but I have to sit and take it when someone is calling my friends hoes and sad bastards. Go straighten your priorities hypocrite.

And to the other person. Yes I like X-Japan, but my favorite band is Dir en grey. X-Japan is just a little too old school for me.

koneko

Jesus Kaoru_ai, ever consider taking Xanax? I sense much anger in you.

Like it or not people express their opinions on the internet, if you're going to freak out at everything like that I can just wish you luck if you plan on surviving here.

Cake Fiend

landser wrote:

...yeah, they're not hoes, they're just sad b*****ds

And I suppose you think nothing of spending a whole night in a pub being charged through the nose for sh1t beer?

Japanese youth culture is very different to Irish youth culture. They'd probably think you're a loser.

Karl Hungus

Kaoru_ai wrote:

And to the other person. Yes I like X-Japan, but my favorite band is Dir en grey. X-Japan is just a little too old school for me.

I've never actually heard Dir en grey, but come on, X-Japan rock! KURENAI!!

Ebichan

I like X-Japan. Especially their ballads.

Karl Hungus

Personally I prefer their faster stuff, Yoshiki was one insane drummer.

Buttmunchy

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!! They look like ten year olds! :P

Alana

Kaoru_ai wrote:

Ahahaha... i seriously didn't realize that, with the over abundance of english and all, might as well have been.
anyways
it still doesn't matter either way. I figured you were all american with how rude you were all being towards the subject.

eh who tore a ladder in your tights? Calm down...

No offence, but your culture is for most of us completely unknown...

It's interesting, but for some here who don't understand it just attack it.... also not American-personally I would be a bit offended at that, proud of the ol nationality and what not....if people hit low, you don't have to hit low...as for using english-so do lots of aussie's, kiwi's, and strangely enough alot of places that were colonised by the ol limeys back in the day-so open ur mind, as you are opening our eyes to your culture or your interests.

It is really interesting what you have to say though, what type of music would you describe the band as being similar to-or is it completely different from European/American stuff....

As for being hoes-which I don't think ye are-I think the outfits are pretty rockin, as long as ye are comfortable and enjoy what ye are wearing thats the main pt, let the narrow minded eejits think what they want

joejoem

Kaoru_ai wrote:

Oh but I have to sit and take it when someone is calling my friends hoes and sad bastards. Go straighten your priorities hypocrite.

And to the other person. Yes I like X-Japan, but my favorite band is Dir en grey. X-Japan is just a little too old school for me.

You know what the funni thing abowt amewicans is? They awl loook da same. haw haw haw haw.

Slartybartfast

Why do people keep likening harajuku girls to farming implements (hoes)?
:mad:
Or are you all trying to say "whores"?
:rolleyes:
I know a lot of Americans have difficulty with the correct pronunciation, but surely there is no need to spell the word incorrectly too?
:cool:

Superman

they look crazy - but nothin wrong with that! If your happy who cares and regardless of how crazy they look, the least it can be said is that they can pull it of, put it like this they are not looking miserablely depressed like many central bank rockers.

Cake Fiend

Slartybartfast wrote:

I know a lot of Americans have difficulty with the correct pronunciation, but surely there is no need to spell the word incorrectly too?
:cool:

You spelt 'Slartibartfast' wrong.

Rei-chan

I don't know what all you guys's problem with those girls and how they look is. Personally, I think they look so ****in' cool and their hair is deadly. I'd love to have clothes like that. Where's someone else who looks deadly, and also, Dir en Grey rule.

He's sexy.

Karl Hungus

I think they look fantastic myself, but you're going to get prats who don't like the style at all anyway. Same goes for particular style.

Rei-chan

Some of yous were saying that if you wore those clothes you'd get the **** beating out of you. I don't care, I'd dress like that. And I'd love to cosplay anime characters and go out like that. I already dress in 'gothic' clothes, like long black frilly skirts and corsets and tops with ribbons and long sleeves. I love anything with frills, and bows. I'd kill to have clothes like that. But I'm just a weird Otaku... I like to think that I put effort into what I wear, and the way I look... I wouldn't like anyone saying to me that I put no effort into how I dress. And I don't consider myself goth, by the way.

Karl Hungus

Rei-chan wrote:

Some of yous were saying that if you wore those clothes you'd get the **** beating out of you.

You'd the get **** beaten out of you for wearing the wrong football jersey around certain people.

In reality, no matter what you wear, say, do, or look at, there's always going to be a chance someone would take exception. So people who say that kind of thing are just making excuses for being cowardly in the way they dress, if you get my meaning.

Superman

Karl Hungus wrote:

You'd the get **** beaten out of you for wearing the wrong football jersey around certain people.

yes a English jersey never goes down well anywhere!

snappieT

Ooh, yea! My first card

Alana

wtf.........................................................does that have to do with harajuka girls.....??????

charon

Karl Hungus wrote:

Hey, Kauru_ai, do you like X-Japan?

Great band!

And I think most of them girls are gorgeous! Makes me want to go to Japan even more

Superman

yeah japan would be great to go to pity it costs a bomb i can't really afford a €100 watermelon

charon

Superman wrote:

yeah japan would be great to go to pity it costs a bomb i can't really afford a €100 watermelon

For €100 it better be the best tasting watermelon ever!

Superman

"Regular watermelons in Japan cost from $15 to $25 each. Each square watermelon costs 10,000 yen, the equivalent of about $82." (http://archives.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/east/06/15/square.watermelon/)

Ah well looks like i'll just have to settle for a round one