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Amagami Akiko, Geek Fashion, Glasses Wearer, Hanamura Yosuke, Naoto Shirogane, Narukami Yuu, Nerd Style, Persona 4, Rise Kujikawa, Satonaka Chie
For those who wear eye-glasses, conceivably you have been teased as four-eyes or nerd at some point of your life. If not, you may have encountered in anime that meganekkos were mocked for being meek, boring, indifferent and pathetic.
It’s such quite a shame that glasses wearers were stereotyped with having these somewhat not-so-nice qualities. However, that’s now a thing in the past! Looking in the mainstream culture, despite the fact that glasses are often associated with being “nerdy”, geek looks have been embraced and acknowledged as sexy which is definitely a clear statement that we can see in Persona 4 The Animation.
Most people think that eyes can speak and are the windows to the soul. Since your eyes are the gateway to your emotions, the type of eyeglass frames you wear, colour and shape can tell a lot about you. It can convey whether you are a radical or conservative, a casual type or serious kind of a person.
As they say, one sees the world in a different way, through a new lens. Likewise, eyeglass frames for face shapes of diverse types, if properly chosen, can change the way in which the world looks at you. For instance, a strong appearance in subterranean blue, with metal accents and temple cut-outs characterized worldly and adventurous looks. Thus, the style of your eyeglass frames expresses information that you want to convey to others and strongly affects the impression of your personality.
Further, eyeglasses are no longer just a medical necessity but also a fashion accessory in their own right. Say for example, who would have thought that the retro half-rimmed eye glasses that most people got teased for being “old-fashioned” is going to be a hot modish accessory? As a matter of fact, this nerd glasses are incredibly in style right now among the fashion forward crowd.
And since eyeglasses serve as the porthole to your eyes, to some extent they depict how you see things in your world. Sure, they might be associated to some petty stereotypes such as nerdy and plain. However, we cannot take away the fact that glasses wearers are also perceived as intellectual and sophisticated–which is usually the case. As a matter of fact, in the 17th century, eyeglasses were symbol of wealth, status and intelligence not just in Europe but also in other parts of the world like China. Hence, in other words, glasses are something that emanates a character unto them, that when fused with the person’s style, forms an entirely new persona.
So if you’re going to be asked whose glasses do you like the most among the Persona 4 characters, who would pick and why? –Personally, I find Chie Satonaka’s glasses as the trendiest. I like how those rectangular neon yellow frames render a playful and groovy character. It’s “nerdy” but at the same time it’s very hip, chic and practical.
As you may have noticed during some of my reviews, my fav characters are usually Megane babes. that pretty much sums up my thoughts on women who wear glasses. As for me, I’m a hunky guy with glasses. Worship me ma peche! Just kidding.
I like nerd looks. There are some that look so cool, but some look so hmm… not so cool.
So you’re a hunky guy with a glasses. Ohhh… megane hunk! ^^
I think it’s rather interesting how perception of glasses-wearers has changed over the years. I remember in all stories I read/watched growing up, that those with glasses were always bookworms, computer techies, or some kind of geeky nerd in general.
And now… those who wear glasses are the *cool* characters! I suppose a lot of those bookworms, techies, and nerds grew up and became affluent and influential people, and some big-name fictional characters like Harry Potter have helped break the stereotypes.
I’m afraid I haven’t watched Persona 4 yet, as I’m thinking I might get the chance to play the game soon, and I might as well just experience the story that way. But for favorite glasses, I might go with the boy in the third picture there.
I also like the hat the boy in the second picture has. Hats are becoming more popular in fashion too, I believe. Sigh, anime characters always wear such neat outfits I could never hope to afford (or find, obviously).
Until now, those who wear glasses are perceived as techies and bookworms. But just like what you said, those who rise in power and become popular are mainly smart and techies just like Benjamin Franklin and Bill Gates. That’s why overtime they become iconized and they’re styles are fashionized.
So you haven’t seen the anime. I think as a mystery anime, it’s good. I only played a bit of the game that’s why I know it, and to be honest I really don’t know how the story will go. I think, I’m going to finish the anime before I get back playing it so that I won’t spoil myself.
I also like Narukami’s glasses, however IRL I’m already using black frames that’s why I chose Chie’s glasses. And yes, this has the best school outfits that I’ve seen by far.
I think this is all the motivation I need to get those Masamune Date glasses from Sengoku Basara. Dope shizzle. Plus if Persona 4 keeps the whole “glasses fashion”, I might have to watch the show and make one of the girls my waifu
The girls of this series are really cute and beautiful. If you’re going to make one as your waifu then stay away from Chie, haha.
I think it says something about the use of glasses in fashion when someone as sporty as Chie can still rock the glasses look.
Personally, while I do adore Chie, I prefer the ones Yukiko wears. I think it’s because they feel a bit more sophisticated compared to the trendier look the others seem to have.
Yeah, Yukiko’s glasses look more sophisticated but serious. I like her glasses too, actually I own half-rim glasses. But I guess, I like Chie’s glasses because it’s something that you can easily stylized on any casual outfit.
I like Narukami’s glasses best because I’m wearing something similar. >.<
I have seen some of the people I know who don't actually need glasses, own a pair of thick, rectangular frame glasses of any color. It can be colorful stripes, loud colors but usually just plain black. It was the trend for the last few years. I've seen less of people wearing glasses for fashion's sake these days.
The one, I’m using right now has similar frame like Chie’s glasses but in black as well. I guess black is the safest and most practical colour because it can fit on any occasion and outfit. Over here, nerd fashion is still in. What I don’t understand for some is they wearing just the frame and don’t have any lenses.
Being a glasses-wearer for the better part of seven years now, I have encountered both English and Filipino glasses puns. Not that it strikes me now, I mean, I like wearing glasses ^^
I think Narukami’s would be something that I’d pick. I’m not much into color, and my pair now is plain black. I did use to own a half-rim though.
To be honest, when I was young I was always teased as four-eyes but I didn’t really mind because I feel special wearing a glasses for some reason. So yeah, I also enjoy wearing glasses. ^^
As for Narukami’s glasses, I have similar one too but the frame looks closer to Chie’s glasses. I just decided to pick Chie’s because the colour is really striking, however, I still prefer black frames for my day-to-day use.
The glasses in P4 are actually used to keep the team from getting tired and clearing the veil of illusion from the fog (which is an symbolic reference to…*hint* *hint), but in the general case, glasses do suit some people. As you said, glasses went from a medical use to fashion, but that in itself again is not a bad thing. I have heard about how glasses in some countries stand for wealth and intelligence, but in others they see it as a defective of a undesirable person. Different meanings for different places I suppose.
I am very fond of Naoto’s glasses and how they fit so well – so for me that is an obvious choice, but for girls that have them like Rise, I find them very attractive ^^
Oh yes, that fog symbolizes the deadline of the mission. Glasses also in Persona 4 helps them to see things clearly literally and allegorically. I decided to blog about glasses since right now there’s nothing that I could think of to talk about P4 with only having two episodes. For me, my eyeglasses are one of the things that I can’t live without (unless I’m wearing my contacts), so whatever purpose whether for fashion sense or medical use, I always give importance choosing the right frame.
Naoto’s glasses is also nice. I remember my first eyeglasses has a small oval frame just like Naoto’s. The girls are attractive, indeed. But as for the guys, my eyes are just fixated to Narukami.
I love Yukiko’s glasses. Being a glasses-girl myself, I’ve always wanted those half-rim ones; however, I’ve never been able to find a pair to fit my face…sad.
I have those half-rimmed glasses but in rectangular. I also want to buy a round one with bigger frame but I have yet to see something that will fit right on me.
Oh you don’t have to be sad because your frame suits you well which actually makes you a megane babe.
I agree, she’s a total babe.
I don’t know how it happened, but it did: Glasses are now somehow a popular thing to have, and this reminded me of that fact.
I’ve had a ton of encouragement regarding my glasses, so I’ve grown proud of ‘em. Yeah, they sure magnify some of my stereotypically nerdy behaviors, but I look damn good while that’s going on. Though to be honest, the glasses in Persona 4 look a little goofy.
Yes, I can imagine how you’re so proud with your glasses and how you’re a proud self-proclaimed nerd, Inu-chan. ^^
Hmm you find them goofy? Actually, it has the most stylish meganes that I’d seen by far.
Megane is love <3
I like the glasses of the male lead, Narukami, because it looks closest to a combat form of glasses.
I think glasses are good. I wore one and when I was thinking if I should do without it, a mini flying rock flew into my lens when a strong gust of wind blew. Seems like I got my answer.
Oh gosh, I wear contacts most of the time. Hearing your experience makes me want to wear my glasses now.
Anyway, as for me I like Chi’s glasses. Sometimes, I wear something like than when I go to house parties… depending on the occasion and my outfit.
The ladies have (many) shoes for different occasions. Maybe you can manage a range of glasses for that too
I have several pairs of glasses because I’ve been wearing them since I was very young. They’re always the first that I look for when I wake up in the morning. But, if I go out I prefer wearing contacts. ^^