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Hakama Short Skirt

Hakama Short Skirt is a modern take on the traditional Japanese clothing known as hakama. It is a unique image composition technique used in anime, manga, and comics to create a balance between traditional and modern elements. The Hakama Short Skirt is a modified version of the hakama, which is a loose-fitting pleated divided skirt that is commonly worn by both men and women in Japan. The Hakama Short Skirt, as the name suggests, is a shorter version of the traditional hakama, with a skirt length that falls above the knee. The Hakama Short Skirt is often depicted with a high waistline, which accentuates the character's silhouette and gives the impression of longer legs. The skirt is usually pleated, and the pleats are designed to flow naturally with the character's movements. The Hakama Short Skirt is typically worn with a blouse or a jacket, and it is often paired with traditional Japanese footwear, such as geta or zori. One of the primary purposes of using the Hakama Short Skirt technique is to create a visual balance between traditional Japanese clothing and modern fashion. The Hakama Short Skirt is a perfect example of how traditional clothing can be adapted to suit modern tastes and styles. The technique is widely used in anime, manga, and comics, and it has become a popular fashion trend in Japan and around the world.

Hakama, Traditional Clothing, Modern Fashion, Anime, Manga

Christopher Anderson

CITATION : "Christopher Anderson. 'Hakama Short Skirt.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=380189 (Accessed on July 19, 2025)"

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Hakama Short Skirt

Hakama short skirt is an image composition technique in anime, comics, and manga for drawing traditional clothing for characters. It consists of a modified hakama, a loose-fitting pleated divided skirt which is common wear for women in Japan, and a skirt which is shorter than a traditional hakama. It is often drawn with a high waistline to accentuate the character's silhouette. This variant of hakama is designed to create a combination of a more contemporary look with traditional Japanese clothing. The primary purpose of employing the hakama short skirt technique is to create a visual balance between more traditional clothing with more modern elements.

Hakama, short skirt, anime, manga, comics, Japanese clothing, traditional clothing, image composition.

Taro Yamada


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