The "Purikura," a symbol of the Heisei era, gained popularity in 1996.
Many people may say, "It was my daily routine to go to the game center to take photo booths after school!"
Taking Purikura with friends was a must when hanging out! The rule was to take pictures at least twice.
In the Reiwa era, it seems that taking Purikura photos as material for posting on SNS is popular.
Therefore, this time, we will introduce Purikura poses that are popular among the youth, primarily Reiwa era high school girls (JK).
The Tooth decay Pose
This pose, where one hand is placed on the cheek, is called the "Tooth decay Pose" because it looks as though one is in pain from a toothache.
It's a pose with an excellent slimming effect on the face, second only to the reverse peace sign.
The Cutesy Pose
The "Cutesy Pose" involves making fists with both hands and pressing them tightly under the chin.
This pose is one of those expected to have a slimming effect on the face!
Taking a photo while looking up can also increase its cunningly cute appeal.
Cheek Poke Pose
The gesture of poking your cheek with your index finger is cute!
It's a recommended pose when you want to cutesy atmosphere.
Poking each other's cheeks with friends can also show off how close you are!
Chin Pinch Pose
This is a pose where each person pinches the other's chin.
Just a gentle pinch can significantly increase cuteness!
This pose is popular not only among friends but also for couples taking photos together.
Nicorun Beam Pose
The "Nicorun Beam" pose involves placing both index fingers beside the head to mimic shooting a beam.
This pose was created by model and talent Nicorun (Nicole Fujita).
Influenced by the release of a Purikura machine in collaboration with Nicorun in 2016, it became a popular Purikura pose!
NIKE Pose
This pose is made by forming a V shape with the thumb and index finger and pressing it closely against the jawline.
It is called the "NIKE Pose" because the shape of the hand resembles the logo of the sports brand "NIKE."
TT Pose
The TT Pose originates from the 2017 hit song "TT" by the girl group TWICE.
It is a pose that mimics a crying face with both hands, appearing in the choreography for the chorus part of the song "TT."
Although it officially became a hit before the Reiwa era began, it is still a frequently used pose today.
Lemon Boy Pose
The "Lemon Boy" pose originated from a video that went viral on TikTok.
It features a boy eating a lemon for the first time, and the pose he strikes at the end making an L shape with his thumb and index finger became a topic of conversation.
Since then, it has been popularly used as the "Lemon Boy Pose."
Swastika(Manji) Pose
A pose that represents the "Swastika (Manji)" with both arms has become a topic of conversation.
It's a phrase used mainly among the youth, like saying "maji-manji!"
It refers to a state of being excited or in high spirits.
Ito-Cinnamon Pose
The Ito-Cinnamon Pose is created by mimicking the droopy ears of the Sanrio character "Cinnamoroll" with both hands.
It can be considered a variant of poses that represent cat ears or bunny ears.
It's called "Ito-Cinnamon," shortened to "Adorable Cinnam" in Japanese.
In the Reiwa era, popular poses often originate from famous models, artists, or from content that went viral on social media.
As a result, poses created by the general public can go viral and become popular as well!
It's no longer an era where only celebrities dictate trends. Your SNS posts could potentially give birth to new popular poses!
It's exciting to think about what kind of poses will emerge in the future!
