Sukumizu

As a School Mizugi (Japaneseスクール 水着, Sukuru mizugi, German " school swimsuit " ), often abbreviated as Sukumizu (すくみ ず) is a encountered in Japan variant of swimwear called that is worn by students during swimming lessons. In girls, this is either a one-piece swimsuit or a two-parter, in which the upper part corresponds to a sleeveless shirt. Boy wearing only a swimsuit, meanwhile. It is usually kept in a dark blue hue, close fitting and has the female model on typical seam lines that run laterally across the chest down. The material is generally a mixture of synthetic fibers such as nylon and polyester.

History

The School Mizugi emerged in the late fifties, when nylon prevailed as a flexible, stretchable, no -stitch -forming and water- resistant material for swimwear. Until then, the suits consisted mainly of cotton and acetates. With the opening of the first factories that could deliver the new material, a lucrative business was. Many traders were a direct relationship with the schools, because in contrast to other garments guaranteed a certain minimum turnover. Finally, it could be expected that there is always new students would also need new swimsuits, which were provided by the school. For these reasons, there has never been simple to produce shape even up to the present time, although a few different types out formed and modified the materials.

The first epoch consisted of the variants now described as " more ancient type" and "older type". Both were very similar to each other and greatly impressed with their shape even the younger generations. Their heyday was the late fifties to the mid- eighties. Both species had at least frontally viewed as a rock and a separate base, although both parts were fixed together.

Based on this developed newer variations of the swimsuit which retained the distinctive seam lines, however, a separation, or the skirt shape tasks. Also changed the shape of the support, which were more attuned to the needs. So they went back closer to the modern one-piece swimsuits, although the striking appearance of the older forms, yet despite all the drawbacks, worshiped in the media today.

Species

Women

Back of the " old type "

Front of the " still older type "

Back of the " still older type "

Front of the " new type "

Back of the " new type "

Most of the swimsuits are one piece and there is a distinction between five different patterns: the " old guy " (旧 タイプ, kyū taipu ), the " even older type" (旧 旧 タイプ, kyūkyū taipu ), the " new type" ( 新 タイプ, shin taipu ), the " competition - type" (競泳 タイプ, Kyoei taipu ) and the " Spats - type" (スパッツ タイプ, supattsu taipu ).

Old Dude

In the " old type " and also " rock form" (スカート 型, sukāto - gata ) called, is the suit of one piece, with the the pubic area obscuring part is connected from behind coming to the front with the surrounding and down running from the front piece seams. This results in a hole near the belly button, what this form also earned their name because the front on stands like a rock. Moreover, this is sewn to the left and right. The unique section has been chosen due to its properties. So it is elastic, among other things, the body size is flexibly adapted and the inflowing of the chest can cause water leakage through the gap near the belly button again. Thus, the water resistance should be reduced. In the area of the buttocks, there is another seam, which often ' has the shape of an upside down U, which leads to significant visible wrinkles in the upper part. The rear shoulder area is also characterized by a 'U' shape, which resembles a deep neckline. The carrier extend laterally near the shoulders upwards, whereby a greater part of the back is not covered. This resulted in the advantage that the length of the shoulder straps could be changed by offsetting the seams. Finally had to be assumed that students would grow in the meantime.

Even older guy

The " even older type" consisted of two garments. The upper part is like a skirt / shirt, while the lower one Bloomer Shorts is modeled, which extends below the shoulders. Both of which are on the inside, but not completely, sewed, so that it is possible to evert it to about the level of the shoulders. To avoid accidental uncovering and the lining on the front side has been connected to the lower piece. Alternatively, both parts were the characteristic seams, the front and side seams together. Thus, it was not possible to pull out the lower part separately. The most obvious visual indicators of both species is located in the area of ​​the buttocks. While in the rock form a seam at the lower end is which merges the coming from the back part directly in the pubic area obscuring part, the part ends blindly in this type, so that the suggested form of a skirt is visible all round. Since both types differ only in the back lot, also this type is sometimes referred to only as kyū taipu (old type).

New Type

In the " new type" that emerged around 1985, the " rock form " has been removed, so this looks like a normal one piece. For this reason it is also called " straight guy " (ストレート 型, straight- gata ) refers. The typical, ongoing at the front down seams, however, were left in place. It is through improved materials stretchy, slightly thinner and has a smoother surface, which increases the wearing comfort. Also the shape of the shoulder straps has been revised, which is designed on the back now like a ' Y'. This changes the direction of the tensile load, so that the shoulder straps are not so easily slip, or slip off, can. They also give the swimmers more freedom of arm movement.

Competition - type

The " competition " type, the same age is something like the " new type", has already started its shape from the competition or sports swimsuits, at waist level. Also it has no longitudinal seam on the front and is made of thinner material with narrower beams.

Spats - type

The " Spats " type is different in so far that he has a leg approach and therefore is similar to leggings, which are referred to in Japanese with the English term spats.

Nameplate

Another characteristic feature of the suits is attached to the suit name tag. In many illustrations, it can be found again in the chest area and serves the teacher to identify the students what is difficult due to the bathing cap. But the sign is attached not only there. Often, it is located on the left or right side of the bar and is designed to help the suits them apart to avoid confusion, since all students wear the same type of swimsuit.

Dissemination in the media

In many Japanese media education topics will be taken up again and again. Accordingly, also typical or consciously stylized school uniforms (eg Sailorfuku ) is there again. Similarly, the short- termed Sukumizu swimwear, which provides by newer designs always attract attention. For example, in late 2007 a ​​new variation was again presented, in which the scheduler was converted back to a two-parter, which is similar to the Spats type. The reason stated is that this example Visits to the toilet would be more easier.

In manga and anime clothing is used primarily as a comedic element or as fan service. So it is common ingredient of beach episodes, where it is mostly worn by more down to earth or restrained figures. Also very fast aggressive expectant, physically underdeveloped characters ( Pettanko ) be plugged into a Sukumizu, which is perceived as a running gag of them again and again as shameful. It is intended to represent only a stopgap rule, since no other swimwear is available '. At the same time, the suit highlights the childish behavior of the figure, which quickly turns to rage in the presence of a male protagonist. Typical examples of this would be the highly introverted Yuki Nagato from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya or the childishly naive Kurimu from Seitokai no Ichizon. But there are also works in which over -developed characters to cram into such a suit. Due to the tight-fitting design, the stature is doing very strongly emphasized, which also leads to embarrassing reactions, especially since the Sukumizu then usually also a number is too small.

Although the design of the suits changed with the times, is precisely in these representations still the "old type" particularly popular. Finally, it offers more opportunities for belittling ( Kawaii ). Due to its cut it for the characters feel a too short shirt or short skirt to wear. For shame out the characters then try for example, this part continues to drag down, but this is a rather pointless, naive endeavor due to the elasticity and attaching sutures. The swimsuit is to underscore the naivete worn to some absolutely inappropriate occasions. Asobi ni Iku yo In! go the aliens ( female, quite playful reckless Kemonomimi ) so that, for example, for the first diplomatic meeting because they had learned from their studies that this is an attractive and popular clothes.

Likewise, this type of swimming suits in Bishojo Games and Erogēs is taken up as a popular topic. In the latter genus the computer game "negative" are properties of the suit shown exaggeratedly. Thus, the carrier slip very easily and the gap which is usually located in the navel height, slips unexpectedly in deep regions. Likewise, the material is rarely the ordeal.