Ever find yourself scrolling through online shopping sites? Even if you're not on the hunt for the latest fashion trends, chances are you've seen countless ads for the Chinese fast-fashion giant, SHEIN.
Recently, a Japanese X (formerly Twitter) user stumbled upon a hilarious item on SHEIN: a finger chain bracelet that bears an uncanny resemblance to Kurapika's Nen ability from the iconic manga and anime series, "HUNTER×HUNTER." The accuracy is surprisingly decent, sparking a flurry of online discussion.
Fans of "HUNTER×HUNTER" will instantly recognize Kurapika's signature "Conjured Chains." As a Conjurer, he materializes his Nen into chains, each with a different symbolic charm at the end, granting him various powerful abilities.
SHEIN is notorious for its low prices and mass-produced, rapidly-released inventory, which has led to numerous controversies regarding alleged design plagiarism. Several brands and designers have indeed filed lawsuits against the company.
But a finger chain bracelet? And for a mere 245 Japanese Yen (about $1.50 USD)? The original poster on X playfully quipped, "Kurapika makes so much money as a bodyguard, why would he be wearing a SHEIN bracelet?!"
Many netizens chimed in, suggesting that if you could become Kurapika for just 245 yen, it might be worth a shot. Of course, they were quick to add the disclaimer: "Kurapika does NOT use SHEIN."
Honestly, it's not entirely surprising to see fast-fashion brands churn out all sorts of quirky items. But the fact that this particular piece so closely mimics Kurapika's iconic "Conjured Chains" and comes with such a rock-bottom price tag makes it understandable why fans would find it amusing enough to consider as a fun novelty.