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Animecore

Anime and manga inspired real-world fashion — school uniforms, seifuku, cosplay-adjacent accessories, and character colour palettes worn casually.

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animejapanesecutecosplaycolourful

The Story

Animecore draws directly from Japanese animation aesthetics, translating 2D character design tropes into real-world fashion. It gained traction in the 2010s-2020s through cosplay culture, Harajuku street fashion, and the global mainstreaming of anime fandoms on TikTok and Instagram.

Key Pieces

pleated skirt
oversized graphic hoodie
thigh-high socks
platform sneakers
anime-print t-shirt
colored contact lenses
hair clips and pins
arm warmers
kawaii backpack

Animecore

The Story

Key Pieces

Color Palette

The Vibe

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