New Japanese term: ‘Kegadol’ - injured idol
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Last week it was ‘Gips’ love—medical cosplay with bondage overtones.
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The new trendy term today is Kegadol from Kega (怪我)–injury and Idol (アイドルaidoru)–a heavily promoted and merchandised female entertainer.
The ‘Kegadol’ trend stems largely from the character Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion, who is injured several times during the series and she then appears with a bandaged eye and other body parts. Eye-patches have become a staple in anime culture as well, with eyepatch wearing characters appearing in such anime as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Battle Vixens, Lone Wolf and Cub, Fullmetal Alchemist, Bleach, D.Gray Man and others, where an eyepatch adds something “mysterious” and distinctive to the character. An eyepatch has even showed up in Tarantino’s film Kill Bill.
Almost everyone in Japan has had an eye infection or disease at some point and for that reason eyepatches are a common sight. Our sponsor, JLIST, offers this real Japanese eyepatch that’s easy on the eyes, fully adjustable and comes with two pads.
The Eye Patch — String Type is a great way to enjoy cosplay. Just adjust and fit the straps around your ears, with breathing holes to let air get through and gauze to stop dust and airborne particles from getting inside.
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My friend “Mulboyne” writes:
Wani Books has just released a new book of “Kegadol” - idols sporting bandaged arms and eyes. This appears to be a cross between the meganekko (girls with glasses) and mask fetish shots that are already widely available. Bandages are a popular part of some goth loli outfits… Wani Books say their collection puts a “moe” spin on this trend.
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July 29th, 2007 at 2:18 am
Eyepatches are for pirates!
What I really want to know is: Why is hair blue in Manga and Anime?
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Why Is Manga and Anime Characters’ Hair All the Colors of the Rainbow? Part 1 and Part 2
World of Urusei Yatsura’s Lum website puts it in his explanation of the so-called Law of Follicular Chroma Variability, “Any color in the visible spectrum is considered a natural hair color. This color can change without warning or explanation.”