Coexisting with the Ganguro style around 1998, the Yamanba・Manba style was a particularly prominent presence in the history of Gals.
Yamanba・Manba is a style that developed as an even more extreme version of Ganguro.
It was named “Yamanba” or “Manba” because of its explosive hairstyle similar to that of a “Yamanba” (Japanese specter).
They has skin to "Gonguro" which is even darker than Ganguro, and her eye area is flashy and has a big impact! was.
Yamanba and Mamba enthusiasts get their bodies thoroughly tanned, but they cover their faces with towels to avoid tanning.
They used dark foundations and face powders on their skin. When I don't have makeup on, only my face looks white.It's amazing when I think about it now.😂
Yamanba emerged in 1998, followed by Manba in 1999.
The difference between the two lies in the area around the eyes painted white.
The difference between the two is the white area around the eyes.
Yamanba involves painting only the upper part around the eyes white, whereas Manba includes painting the lower part as well, covering the entire area around the eyes in white.
Yamanba is a bit more subdued, while Manba has a greater impact.
Do you know what the male version of Manba is called? It's called "Center GUY"!
| Skin Color |
Gonguro skin. Tanning is limited to the body. The face is made dark with black skin foundation and face powder. |
|---|---|
| Hairstyle |
Voluminous, explosive hairstyles. Her hair has flashy colors such as white, silver, orange, and pink. |
| Makeup |
Base with black skin foundation and face powder. Paint the area around the eyes, the bridge of the nose, and around the mouth white. Glitter rhinestones are pasted under the eyes and flashy colored contacts are worn. |
| Fashion |
Wearing brands like ”ALBAROSA” and ”me Jane”, and fluorescent-colored clothes. |
In summary, they are flashy Gals with Gonguro skin, flashy makeup, hibiscus-patterned clothes, and lots of accessories!
.Lei…A necklace-like floral decoration made of hibiscus flowers.
ALBAROSA was a go-to brand for Gals at that time!
Their trademark was the hibiscus pattern, and many gals wore coats with this pattern!
The Holy Land for Yamanba and Manba was Shibuya!
Back then, when you went to Shibuya's Center Street, you would find a large gathering of Yamanba and Manba groups!!
They used to gather in front of the Mekka of Purikura（） , chatting and having a great time.
.Mekka of Purikura: The name of a Purikura photo booth specialty store located in Shibuya's Center Street.It was a popular hangout spot for Gals.
Yamanba and Manba loved Purikura (Japanese photo booths)!
They always took Purikura photos as a memento when they gathered together.
The "Street Snap" Purikura machine, which could take full-body pictures, was very popular among many Gals.
It was the height of the Third Para Para Boom!
Many Yamanba and Manba were wildly dancing the Para Para.
Dances such as “Night of Fire” and the parapara version of “Mickey Mouse March” were so popular that any Gals at the time could dance them.
Yamanba and Manba stood out even within the subculture of Gals culture.
While some viewed them as flashy, unrestrained, and vulgar, I believe it was a bright and healthy times era where they didn't pander to anyone and asserted their individuality by doing what they wanted.
As the popularity of white Gals inspired by Ayumi Hamasaki, also known as “Ayu”, increases, However, around 2005, new styles derived from Manba, such as "Celenba," "Coconba," "Romanba," and "Banba," emerged.
The evolved flashy black Gals have returned to the streets of Shibuya.
