Boob Ribbon
Added 9 years ago by Twenty-One • Updated 18 days ago by Y F
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Overview
The Boob Ribbon, also called as "That Ribbon" (Japanese: 例の紐, Rei no Himo), refers to the peculiar character design of the character Hestia from the Anime and Light Novel series Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? (also known as DanMachi). Due to the odd nature of the design, a number of discussions were spawned by fans of the series, questioning whether the design could boost cleavage in real life.
Background
Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon first began as a series of Light Novels, beginning circulation in 2013, and later adapted into an anime by studio J.C. Staff, first airing on April 3, 2015. The series follows adventurer Bell Cranel, a young boy who attempts to explore the mysterious Dungeon, so that he can pick up girls, despite the fact it is usually him who ends up requiring assistance. He is accompanied by Hestia, a goddess in charge of watching over Bell, who is notable for her use of a blue ribbon which she hangs over her arms in an attempt to help support her breasts.
Notable Developments
The anime adaption of the series first started airing on April 3rd, 2015. Hestia's unique design resulted in a large fandom following for the character shortly after the anime started airing. Within the first 3 weeks, Hestia fanart on the Japanese image sharing website Pixiv increased to more than 1,000.[1] According to Pixiv's daily view tracker (shown below), the views peaked on April 9th, 2015, with 722,886 views. In that same period, on the online image boards Danbooru[2] and Gelbooru,[3] Hestia's tag had surpassed 1,300 images, making up the largest quantity of the fanart for the show which contained 1,400 images.[4][5] Many of these images of Hestia prominently feature the ribbon.
A particular scene featuring Hestia that managed to gain popularity originated from the opening scene of the second episode of the anime, featuring Hestia and Bell Cranel doing a dance while brushing their teeth (shown below). Shortly after, the single serving website hestia.dance[6] was created, featuring solely Hestia and Bell dancing to the Fairly OddParents' song My Shiny Teeth and Me.
Real Life Ribbon
Following the popularity of Hestia's Ribbon, on April 8th, 2015, various Japanese Twitter users started to test if the ribbon could boost cleavage in real life. Many however ended up disappointed by the results, saying the ribbon didn't give the desired effect. On that date, Japanese twitter user @aiya23mt08cos[12] posted a video of her attempt to replicate the string, coming to the conclusion that the string would not work. As of April 17, the tweet has over 6,000 retweets and 4,500 favorites.
 “My boobs just won’t lift up like Hestia’s…”[10] |
 “Nope, sorry, this is all I got.”[11] |
Following the usage of the ribbon by Japanese women, the developments were subsequently covered by western media as well. Western sites that covered this include Mirror[7] and Dailymail.[8] In Japan's otaku cultural center Akihabara, stores started to sell Hestia's ribbon or even giving them away for free.[9]
Search Interest
External References
[2] Danbooru – Tagged: 'Hestia' (NSFW: Explicit Content)
[3] Gelbooru – Tagged: 'Hestia' (NSFW: Explicit Content)
[4] Danbooru – Tagged: 'Danjon ni Deai wo Motomeru no ha Machigatteiru Darō ka' (NSFW: Explicit Content)
[5] Gelbooru – Tagged: 'Danjon ni Deai wo Motomeru no ha Machigatteiru Darō ka' (NSFW: Explicit Content)
[7] Mirror – Anime Hestia: Weirdest craze ever? Japanese women tie ribbons under breasts to boost cleavage to mimic cartoon character
[8] Dailymail – Is this the most bizarre craze ever? Japanese women copy curvy cartoon character by tying RIBBONS under their breasts to boost cleavage
[9] RocketNews24 – Hestia anime ribbon being given away for free in Akihabara, fostering international friendship
[10] Twitter – @aiya23mt08cos
[11] Twitter – @keno_kasumi
[12] Twitter – @aiya23mt08cos
Comments ( 87 )
This is probably the most awkwardly written entry I've done yet. Apparently there's no better way of phrasing "she tries to use blue ribbon to hold her boobs up".
"Back in my day we didn't have no fancy 'push up bras! We used whatever we could find! String, ribbons, whatever we could get!"
Anyways, nice job adding the article.
Well for starters you could probably use the word breasts instead of boobs.
For some reason "Breast String" sounds even more awkward to me
There is no winning with this entry. :P
How about "boob floss" as seen in the brushing teeth scene during the credits
There is no winning with this entry. :P
How about "boob floss" as seen in the brushing teeth scene during the credits
For some reason "Breast String" sounds even more awkward to me
There is no winning with this entry. :P
How about "boob floss" as seen in the brushing teeth scene during the credits
There is no winning with this entry. :P
How about "boob floss" as seen in the brushing teeth scene during the credits
WTF is up with the sudden popularity of this character
>twintails
>zetaai ryouki
>young looking
>boobs
>cleavage
that answer your question?
However, I think there might be other characters where these 5 things apply.
I think this comment describes the other factors to her popularity
I think this comment describes the other factors to her popularity
However, I think there might be other characters where these 5 things apply.
I think this comment describes the other factors to her popularity
I think this comment describes the other factors to her popularity
because…
Because it's trying way too hard to be sexy so that the show would get fans and people fall for it for some reason.
"Back in my day we didn't have no fancy 'push up bras! We used whatever we could find! String, ribbons, whatever we could get!"
Anyways, nice job adding the article.
Well for starters you could probably use the word breasts instead of boobs.
For some reason "Breast String" sounds even more awkward to me
There is no winning with this entry. :P
How about "boob floss" as seen in the brushing teeth scene during the credits
There is no winning with this entry. :P
How about "boob floss" as seen in the brushing teeth scene during the credits
>twintails
>zetaai ryouki
>young looking
>boobs
>cleavage
that answer your question?
However, I think there might be other characters where these 5 things apply.
I think this comment describes the other factors to her popularity
I think this comment describes the other factors to her popularity
For some reason "Breast String" sounds even more awkward to me
There is no winning with this entry. :P
How about "boob floss" as seen in the brushing teeth scene during the credits
However, I think there might be other characters where these 5 things apply.
I think this comment describes the other factors to her popularity
There is no winning with this entry. :P
I think this comment describes the other factors to her popularity
Hestia is bestia.
Just a question, should this be classified as a meme? This does seem centered on the ribbon
I thought that it would be more beneficial to write this up as an event rather than a meme, since this seems to be more base around discussion of the ribbon rather than parodies.
Pixiv's search results for boob ribbon excluding hestia
As shown by this search results, it has been a subject for parody since the very beginning. If I write this article from scratch, I would format it as a meme entry.
Pixiv's search results for boob ribbon excluding hestia
As shown by this search results, it has been a subject for parody since the very beginning. If I write this article from scratch, I would format it as a meme entry.
And once again, all those flat chested girls in anime and game will again suffer.
Excuse me?
Well, most of them.
Same.
Well, most of them.
Same.
I thought that it would be more beneficial to write this up as an event rather than a meme, since this seems to be more base around discussion of the ribbon rather than parodies.
Pixiv's search results for boob ribbon excluding hestia
As shown by this search results, it has been a subject for parody since the very beginning. If I write this article from scratch, I would format it as a meme entry.
Excuse me?
Well, most of them.
Same.
Add a cute girl with small size, add huge breast, add string above tits… and has a new waifu
The new waifu of 2015
below
Hestia is Bestia
Hestia la Bestia sounds better
Hestia la Bestia sounds better
because…
An detail:
Hestia is a goddess, and she helps to Bell to became a strong adventurer. Bell is the only one in the "family of heroes " of hestia.
Well, most of them.
I think it's supposed to be a girdle, which was a string that Greco-Roman Goddesses would wear below their boobs. Take Venus, for example:
That would make sense, considering who Hestia is.
Some stores in Japan have begun selling or giving away Hestia ribbons
That would make sense, considering who Hestia is.
Is this the new Keyhole Turtleneck?
Yes.
I guess I'm not finishing this entry off then. Thanks.
Hestia for
fuckslutwaifu of the season spring 2015Why "fuckslut"?
/a/ humor.
/a/ humor.
Why "fuckslut"?
/a/ humor.
OK, forget the ribbon, but with this title:
"Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?"
You might want to reword that before you get some dirty looks.
how about "Is it Abhorrent to date Babes in a Labyrinth?"
"Would it be Incorrent to Gather Wenches in an Alcove?"
..Touching butts in the adventure cave? yea? no? oke
..Touching butts in the adventure cave? yea? no? oke
"Would it be Incorrent to Gather Wenches in an Alcove?"
..Touching butts in the adventure cave? yea? no? oke
..Touching butts in the adventure cave? yea? no? oke
Is it indecorous to court debutantes in a redoubt?
Why yes. Perfect.
Why yes. Perfect.
Um…..
I have a feeling thast Stephanie Sheh or Sandy Fox might voice Hestia if an English dub of the anime comes out in the future.
Because it's trying way too hard to be sexy so that the show would get fans and people fall for it for some reason.
Yes.
What a time to be alive, WHAT A TIME
geez this show got famous fast i wonder why….
(1 hour later)
Them boobs.
I hope you guys know, the way she is dresses is because she and bell are the poorest familia.
Loki: I am a rich god you poor creature and I will never be bullied by-
Hestia looks at Loki's chest
Hestia: Puny god!
Actually the way she dresses is to attract a young male audience using cleavage and sexual imagery.
Are you saying it worked on Bell.
So correct it's maddening. I just kicked my unproductive and time-wasting anime/manga phase a few months ago and seeing stuff like this become popular makes me feel like I'm missing out. But if I give in to my desires, I may not be able to escape again…
Well it is an easy and effective strategy to attract an audience and get your name out there. Once you get them on the line, play your best cards and to get them hooked on the full product and gain long time fans. So who can blame them? This method works.
Are you saying it worked on Bell.
So correct it's maddening. I just kicked my unproductive and time-wasting anime/manga phase a few months ago and seeing stuff like this become popular makes me feel like I'm missing out. But if I give in to my desires, I may not be able to escape again…
Well it is an easy and effective strategy to attract an audience and get your name out there. Once you get them on the line, play your best cards and to get them hooked on the full product and gain long time fans. So who can blame them? This method works.
Strings huh?
Ok what is next?
Booty Ribbon.
Yep.
Loki: I am a rich god you poor creature and I will never be bullied by-
Hestia looks at Loki's chest
Hestia: Puny god!
Actually the way she dresses is to attract a young male audience using cleavage and sexual imagery.
Are you saying it worked on Bell.
So correct it's maddening. I just kicked my unproductive and time-wasting anime/manga phase a few months ago and seeing stuff like this become popular makes me feel like I'm missing out. But if I give in to my desires, I may not be able to escape again…
Well it is an easy and effective strategy to attract an audience and get your name out there. Once you get them on the line, play your best cards and to get them hooked on the full product and gain long time fans. So who can blame them? This method works.
how about "Is it Abhorrent to date Babes in a Labyrinth?"
"Would it be Incorrent to Gather Wenches in an Alcove?"
..Touching butts in the adventure cave? yea? no? oke
..Touching butts in the adventure cave? yea? no? oke
Are you saying it worked on Bell.
I don't know what this is but I got myself new waifu.
"Would it be Incorrent to Gather Wenches in an Alcove?"
..Touching butts in the adventure cave? yea? no? oke
The way these guys designed this charicter makes me really mad. Don't ask me why.
Ok, I wont.
Neither I.
Neither I.
I'm actually curious. Protip: If you don't want people to ask you why your made at something, don't tell people to not ask you why. Just makes people more curious.
Yeah, but here's the problem: on one hand, I'm so rustled that I want to talk a lot of trash on this character. If I do that, I'd probably raise a huge shitstorm for not liking people's shit-tier waifu, but it's soooooo tempting.
Just as a note, your more likely to get a shitstorm if you don't explain.
So please explain.
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Just as a note, your more likely to get a shitstorm if you don't explain.
So please explain.
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Yeah, but here's the problem: on one hand, I'm so rustled that I want to talk a lot of trash on this character. If I do that, I'd probably raise a huge shitstorm for not liking people's shit-tier waifu, but it's soooooo tempting.
Just as a note, your more likely to get a shitstorm if you don't explain.
So please explain.
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Just as a note, your more likely to get a shitstorm if you don't explain.
So please explain.
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Ok, I wont.
Neither I.
Yep.
..Touching butts in the adventure cave? yea? no? oke
below
So correct it's maddening. I just kicked my unproductive and time-wasting anime/manga phase a few months ago and seeing stuff like this become popular makes me feel like I'm missing out. But if I give in to my desires, I may not be able to escape again…
Neither I.
How about "boob floss" as seen in the brushing teeth scene during the credits
Something about this character's design makes me feel a bit ill…
…the kind of ill that I'd imagine Miyazaki would feel when talking about otakus and how they ruined anime. The character design feels a bit calculated to hit the fetishy sweet spots of its target audience, thus causing instant memeification and idolizing.
…I'm with Beatie on this one, although not to that extent-- this character's design makes me feel mad.
You make it sound like that's not a common thing and that most anime and character designs aren't catering to type B otaku in the first place lol.
I agree, it's a trait that Suzuhito Yasuda has been giving a lot of his characters lately. Lots of super short skirts, and lots of leg focus, sometimes massive cleavage. He is a very good character designer, I'll give him that, but his designs are too over-the-top in that regard.
…which isn't fetishized and sexualized for monetary purposes in mainstream media novadays?
I'm actually curious. Protip: If you don't want people to ask you why your made at something, don't tell people to not ask you why. Just makes people more curious.
Yeah, but here's the problem: on one hand, I'm so rustled that I want to talk a lot of trash on this character. If I do that, I'd probably raise a huge shitstorm for not liking people's shit-tier waifu, but it's soooooo tempting.
Just as a note, your more likely to get a shitstorm if you don't explain.
So please explain.
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Just as a note, your more likely to get a shitstorm if you don't explain.
So please explain.
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Pixiv's search results for boob ribbon excluding hestia
As shown by this search results, it has been a subject for parody since the very beginning. If I write this article from scratch, I would format it as a meme entry.
You make it sound like that's not a common thing and that most anime and character designs aren't catering to type B otaku in the first place lol.
Yeah, but here's the problem: on one hand, I'm so rustled that I want to talk a lot of trash on this character. If I do that, I'd probably raise a huge shitstorm for not liking people's shit-tier waifu, but it's soooooo tempting.
Just as a note, your more likely to get a shitstorm if you don't explain.
So please explain.
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Well it is an easy and effective strategy to attract an audience and get your name out there. Once you get them on the line, play your best cards and to get them hooked on the full product and gain long time fans. So who can blame them? This method works.
My god this is some great clickbait
/a/ humor.
I agree, it's a trait that Suzuhito Yasuda has been giving a lot of his characters lately. Lots of super short skirts, and lots of leg focus, sometimes massive cleavage. He is a very good character designer, I'll give him that, but his designs are too over-the-top in that regard.
Just as a note, your more likely to get a shitstorm if you don't explain.
So please explain.
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Is it indecorous to court debutantes in a redoubt?
Why yes. Perfect.
Tell me about Hestia, why does she wear the ribbon?
A lot of loyalty for a hired cosplayer!
If I take it off, will she die?
Why yes. Perfect.
TL;DR: "Anime was a mistake. It's nothing but trash." – Hayao Miyazaki
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
Okay then! actually, that is a good reason why to hate the design. personally, i don't mind character designs as long as the character is interesting. never have watched the anime, i cant judge it.
TL;DR I respect your opinion
just show me where the fucking doujins are
sadpanda
no shame
A lot of loyalty for a hired cosplayer!
If I take it off, will she die?
I liked Hestia.
For her personality.
…. What? You honestly think I'm lying? Whatever.
sadpanda
I'm anxious to write a subculture page for the entire anime, seeing as I have seen it EVERYWHERE, and enjoy it a fair bit… but, it's still very underdeveloped. It only has four episodes, and I haven't seen much "fandom" craze like I have with SAO. :/ I might get to it after (if) it picks up more steam.
Anywho, boob ribbon. It's bizarre to actually think of real people using it. Wouldn't it limit your arm movement? It just seems entirely impractical, espeically for one of the only godessess who actually works. :P
The fact that the ribbon goes around the arms is what annoys me more than anything else.
I just wanted bell kun to be successful! <3
Um…..
…which isn't fetishized and sexualized for monetary purposes in mainstream media novadays?
Same.
Who the fuck cares about her boobs, give me her feet
Two great tastes that taste great together. I'd feel blessed to have the opportunity to massage either.
>Greek goddess
>loli with giggling boobies
the goddess of virginity no less. the irony (and fact that its literal heresy to sexualize her), will kill me.
Really? People were surprised when this didn't work in real life?
Two great tastes that taste great together. I'd feel blessed to have the opportunity to massage either.
the goddess of virginity no less. the irony (and fact that its literal heresy to sexualize her), will kill me.
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