Safety fears as Japanese ‘tight men’ in silicone body suits morph into ‘women’ in public
Groups of men dressing up in feminine, cosplay-inspired manner spark wave of concern about safety of real women in Japan
A phenomenon has emerged in Japan which involves males labelled as “tight men” who wear silicone bodysuits and lifelike masks to look like women in public spaces.
The trend has sparked concerns about the safety of real women.
Online sources suggest that their outfits are likely inspired by Animegao Kigurumi, a masked cosplay style rooted in Japanese anime culture.
Animegao Kigurumi enthusiasts typically wear bodysuits and anthropomorphic masks to more accurately portray their favourite anime characters.
In February, a video went viral on X showing a person dressed in a silicone bodysuit with a female-look mask, sitting on the subway.
TikTok influencers conducting street interviews in the city also noticed the person occasionally walking by and looking into their cameras.