Why Shi-ma-pan is so Popular

‘Shimapan’ a three syllable words pronounced as Shi-ma-pan, have kept the popular fandom going for quite a while now. So, what’s a Shimapan? Well, to simply put it it’s just panties that attributed with light blue stripes.

If someone says Shimapan, he/she will be referring to the standard color as I mentioned above. This unusual fetish for light blue stripes panties in the real world is much sought after for. It has been a fact that it’s not widely sold in lingerie stores too. Nevertheless, it can be obtained from online shop such as J-list.

In Manga it’s typically your usual black and white color stripes and in general as in Anime its only light blue stripes that stand supreme. There are others colors as well such as the second most popular choices are light pink and light red. You can even find different colors to suit your taste and liking.

In truth, no one can really pin point why this piece of apparel fabric is so popular and somewhat sexy. As a matter of fact, it all comes down to personal preferences of why so many people craze for it. These days it has become a norm which marketer associating it to their products among anime, manga, games, figures, illustrations, and whatnot.

I think girls that wear shimapan would immediately make guys to address them as innocent, pure and cute at the same time which quickly gratify their needs to be admire upon. Hell! It may even turn on the guy you like. Maybe even have a better curve for your butt? xD

To say the least, Shimapan have become a trend and a strong brand that any artist can easily reproduce because of the simplicity of the design itself. This trend does come with its opposition; as always when something is popular there’ll always be hater around. (You must love them! They will always push you forward. I mean it!!)

Popular and noticeable flashes of moe characters shimapan is Mio Akiyama from K-On and Lucchini Francesca from Strike Witches. These two character are rather hot among fans and otaku alike in the anime communities.

This is, of course, not just only the guys who love shimapan but girls as well love the idea. I can’t comment much on this level since I’m-no-girl but from what I gathered they feel good about themselves while wearing shimapan as one’s recount.

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