Jirai Kei

Jirai Kei (地雷系), meaning "landmine-type", is a Japanese slang term used in a derogatory manner to label someone as "ticking time bomb". Just like with a real landmine, they are not recognisable as such until making a wrong step that's triggering an explosion.

Below, the main characteristics of a landmine-type:
- emotional instability
- attention seeker
- easily triggered
- manipulative
- obsessive

Since 2020, the term has also become the name of a stereotype and character trope along the lines of "yandere", which attributes the previously mentioned traits to girls who wear dark alternative fashion styles.

Jirai Kei is an ongoing Japanese fashion trend, the name translates to "Landmine Style," the fashion started in Kabukicho in 2020. The term of the fashion comes from the stereotype "Jirai Joshi" or "Landmine Girl." The stereotype stems from misogynistic men who would call neurodivergent and depressed girls in Kabukicho "landmines" for being too emotional and for having mental issues, however those same girls decided to reclaim that and have the term be associated with a cute fashion rather then an ableist stereotype. Main aspects of Jirai Kei include frilly blouses and high waisted skirts, along with lace and ribbons, the main aspect of Jirai Kei however is the "pien" style of makeup, which is also common in Ryousangata. Jirai Kei also has an association with night life since may of the women and girls who wear/wore this fashion often worked in or frequented host clubs and/or were party goers. This has lead to the misconception that Jirai Kei is a "personality" and not a fashion, saying that however brings Jirai Kei back to it's ableist roots.