Used Pantsu
Many moons ago, there were so many school girls selling their used pantsu that Japan had to introduce a law to ban this activity.
But the used pantsu fan can still buy "looks like used pantsu" - pantsu which looks used with some sort of dried substance on it - and to top it off, it smells like Mango...
Not sure why mango but probably because "Mango" sounds like "Manko" which is the word for a ladies v-zone.
A few more pics at Tokyo Times.
Related video below of an eroge called "pantsu."
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Mad scientist
I never understood the lust of dirty underwear. It's just that: dirty.
I would be more interested in what's behind it and specially if it's clean :)
That's why it is called fetish
Mad scientist
I always thought of a fetish as something weird (like an interest in women feet or fingernails), but this is downright gross X_X
student(high school), fansubber(translator), general ninja
a sexual attraction to feet and finger nails are sufficiently gross to me X_X/
Mad scientist
well, yeah I know what you mean. I didn't really make myself clear. What I meant was that this (at least te real thing) is likely foul smelling and full of potientially nasty bacteria. I didn't mean this as an approval of the other stuff.
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
I never get tired of listening to that Pantsu-da-mon song. I guess mango would smell a lot better than old tuna fish huh?
Pirate
Nothing says secksy like skid marks! :D
Student, *Temporary Lead* *Permanent Rhythm atm* guitarist for band Psychotic Mind System
ehhh i guess it couldnt hurt to jus wash it ._.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
LOL Mango! :P thanks for clearing up this used pantsu myth! no wonder we never come across the used pantsu vending machine in japan :P
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
http://www.milkdrop.de/
That used pantsu stuff is actually the topic which people throw into my face first when they notice i like Japan and so on... "ohhh perverted country where you can buy used underwear!" followed by "Oh Anime? Isn't that all about porn?" ><;; Quiet annoying.
By now i gave up to even argue about it, never helps. ^^;
Anyhow, a bit disgusting it is... ^^; I would _never_ (!) sell my undies either... o_o;;
Gamer, the hardcore kind
http://even248.wordpress.com
I know what you mean. There's this girl in my class who, whenever I mention anything having to with Japan, says something along the lines of "oh, jap porn" (yes, with "jap"). It annoys the hell out of me, but...*ignore*
The nerve... <_<
university student
http://comica23.deviantart.com
Unfortunately, AV/hentai is one of the things that can come into people's mind whenever they talk about Japan, since Japan is well known for that. >_<; And Japan is also well known for weirdness too. But isn't Japan mostly well known for its technology and strong/united spirit too?? There are just so many things they can say (technology, culture, and even cherry trees!), yet why do they just come up with "perverted country that buys used panties" and "porn"?? Geez what these people has in mind! XP
There were times I was made fun by others by saying "hentai! hentai!" (happens to Asians who lives in occidental countries I guess), and yeah it was quite annoying. >_<; But then I'd make fun of their ignorance too.. XP
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
They can only come up with the perverted stuff because they have their minds in the gutter more than you, me or the regular anime fan. It can be quite annoying but people only like to see the negative part of other people or countries, makes them feel better about their own lowly lives.
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
http://thenightsshadow.animeblogger.net/
Quite. Negativity is a strong, thriving, and cultured community among most North Americans and Europeans, and it continues to thrive because of those that prefer to use it over and over to "raise" it to be "healthy and strong".
student / NEET
so yaku, in your conclusion : ppl need to see or think some country, ppl in that country, & ppl around him/her are lower than him/her?
yeah, it is kinda a truth tho, we can't live without looking for negative& each ppl & country
we got depressed if we didn't ^^
Gamer, the hardcore kind
http://even248.wordpress.com
Wow, that's tragic. I can't understand why you would buy something like that. That's even worse than buying real pantsu...which is tragic enough.
Seeing some non-bought pantsu on my bedroom floor, on the other hand :D
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
they sell used pantsu? wow....that's quite uh.....I don't know how to say this....pervs might go on a stampede....
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Hey guys, what are you all talkin about today?
*chewing dried mango slices*
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Schools girls were selling their used pantsu which the law wanted to ban such activity.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
d'oh! wrong comment! I'm sure some troll is gonna strike me....
Pianist
Wrong on so many levels. So wrong.
Pirate
Seriously though, who doesn't like mango?
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
I don't.
student / NEET
BLASPHEMY!!!!!!
seriously? i like it very much (me being tropical dude here)
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Ditto. I grew up with it in Indonesia. So hard to find good mangoes here. On another note, saying Manga and mangga is quite different now as oppose to the first time I've heard of the "manga" word ^^;
I do not like too sweet manga
Pianist
I hate mango.
Software Engineer
I like both ripe and unripe mangoes.
How bout mango colored stains on the pantsu? LOL
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
mmmmm...dried mangos in syrup. *smacks lips*
Freelance Digital Production Artist
http://www.flickr.com/photos/victor_lee/sets/
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmango.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
Dried? I rather have them fresh and juicy... hmmm
*hears partyvan knocking on door*
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
There was actually a case of a used pantsu vending machine getting into trouble with the police years ago, so they have actually existed, hehe.
I'd rather stick with 2D pantsu myself ^^
student /aspiring mangaka /doujinshi collector /100% pinoy
Do they know who the owners are? o_o
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
http://thenightsshadow.animeblogger.net/
I'm guessing that they really don't care if they're willing to go do that sort of thing.
Then again, if they bothered to check the size and all, and how it...was...you know, never mind, it's grossing me out.
Sometimes photo of the owner is printed on the package, but probably it is fake
Student, Cashier, Singer, Guitarist
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at least most of us hope so >.<
student /aspiring mangaka /doujinshi collector /100% pinoy
Do they know who the owners are? o_o
A Real RocknRolla
wants there once a commercial where a dude from America would buy them over mail thinking its from a young girl, but then it shows how fat dudes wearing it and doing some nasty stuff to it?
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
... Oooookaay. (At the video.)
I don't understand the attraction to used pantsu. I'm more interested at the naughty bits inside.
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
I see... Since they couldn't get the smell of manko on the pantsu, they used manga...
WTHBBQUNDERPANTS!
Student
http://web.mit.edu/anime/www/index.shtml
Ew what's the point once their soldier eat them?
Physical Therapist
http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com
If someones interested ill trade my used pantsu for figures ^_^
I guess people buy those cause its as close as you can get to the real thing by buying something they wore?Maybe those guy have a good imagination and use it to stimulate it even more?No idea...
Whats even stupidier than buying dirty underwear is buying fake dirty underwear.
I wonder if theres a commitee that examines if the sold pantsu are rreal+illegal or fake+legal.I wonder how their work would look like
Programmer Trainee
http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com
o_O
That is so gross and unsanitary.
I don't understand what's so great about it, but I'm not going to stop those people from doing what they like...as long as I'm not involved.
http://iron2000.blogspot.com
Using some weird fetish as a business opportunity.
Clever.
NEET
^_^ You have to salute them for being creative. Somehow this kinda of post reminds me of Hentai Kamen~
Anyway, how much is it (^o^)
Best title for an eroge EVAR!!!
Mahastudent
http://anitenshi.wordpress.com
that eroge title = simply owned
lolinapper
http://otakai.ipbfree.com/index.php?act=home
aaah!Pantsu eroge!Brings back memories
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
im still baffled by all this "used pantsu" business ?_?
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Well, if there is money to make, someone is gonna do it, and used pantsu is no exception. I'd just hate to see used mens underwear up for sale.
student / NEET
well, there's always tante girang(slutty aunt in indonesia) in every part of the world
to me, all ppl that i doesn't understand are sick & gross in my eyes
we just don't understand them, and will not
The Sword of Magus
http://daichouginga.blogspot.com/
video called 'pantsu' LOL.
Student
I happened to see this news on the Tokyo Times on the other day and was really surprised. I don't know, which in stranger: selling used pantsu or selling fake used pantsu...
Student
http://kankeishorui.wordpress.com
I read some news that high school girls used to sell this items just because they are broke they sell it in a high price instead of selling themselves.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
So, now I wonder who makes this sort of thing for sale. I mean, wonderful job description.
"Honey, how was work today?"
"Same as usual. My hair smells like mango..."
"Huh? Son, what did you do again?"
"*sigh* For the last time, Dad, I make fake used girls' underwear."
"looks like used" pantsu that smells like mango!?! XD
Student / gamer
i will never see mango in the same light again, lolz...
???Confused???
wow now that's a hardcore fetish...and I had to read this after eating a mango flavored fruit cup...
Student
http://andreijournal.blogspot.com
pantsu pantsu LOL
Ahem, good day everyone. I'm just new, name's Andrei.
University Student
http://plurk.com/Fuyumachi/invite
Lol at the pun of "mango n manko"
Btw, what a strange fetish.. @_@
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
If you read the comments here, you'd think that this used pantsu/pantsu fetish was uncommon like scat, guro or tentacles. However, it is a very common fetish, though I won't say if I myself subscribe as there seems to be a lack of support over here.
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
And seriously. Did everyone forget that upskirt pics/panty shots are all about the pantsu?
I'm f***ing Batman
http://kero-no-twilight.deviantart.com
I think we all mean: "Dirty and/or used pantsu"...
Student and full-time otaku
Sigh....who'd buy a random girl's panties....I'd only feel the need (maybe) to 'examine' my gf's pantsu if I had one -__-
IT Crowd
I"m sure the only people who would buy them are young men who haven't actually seen them before. Nothing sexy about it IMO. XP
IT
http://davortech.wordpress.com
I'm sure you still can buy some really used ones on the black market :P
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
Meh, pass.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aseps/
how i will know who is the person have used the pantsu... maybe is a lady aged 65 years... ugh....
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
Glad they banned it. I mean, I would hate to one day get thirsty and accidentally put change in the WRONG vending machine LOL XD
student
" pantsu which looks used with some sort of dried substance on it" ewww, they seriously want that. >.< Hrm now that I think about it, is japan the only place to have a law against selling your pantsu?
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
Now is used pantsu. What would be next??
MG Impulse no Tamashi
Its because of the used underwear market that we can't have schoolgirls in skirts that don't wear panties.
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
gross. :shudders:
I heard that used underwear is still sold at some places in Japan
Amateur novelist
http://memories-of-eternity.com
...An eroge CALLED Pantsu? I wonder what it's about? XD
unconcerned & oblivious slacker
BTW I'm selling my used socks, anyone interested?
Mad scientist
buying used socks..... no way. While you can get all sorts of ideas about what they are like, all you get is a pair of used socks.... and that sucks XD
student
oh oh me!! XD
student(high school), fansubber(translator), general ninja
WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT, so they haven't banned the sales of MALE PANTSU!?!?!
....I could make some money off of my junk holder,,, I mean there's bound to be SOME people with a boxer fetish
Engineering Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/turkguy19/
I guess to each their own, but this is just odd.....
IT Expert / System, Network, Security Administrator
http://www.digitalanime.com.br
Hmm, if you say it smells like a Mango, then you indeed smelled an used pantsu to know that (lol!).
student
Why the strange fetish with pantsu?
Fast food! YAY!
http://twitter.com/romieyo
That is gross in my mind, but I guess some guys like it. I've never smelled mango panties, but I would be willing to give it a try. That law thing is funny.
Mad scientist
I think the law is because the buyers didn't want to get cheated, so they had to see them being removed and that they used to have skin contact (like not wearing a whole lot at the same time). This isn't good when the seller is underage.
Comp. Eng. Student
Maybe some people buy it so they can wear it.. i mean, it's still second hand clothing :p
http://buffsotakuworld.blogspot.com/
A friend of mine was in Japan this summer. He asked me what I wanted him to get for me. My answer was, "I want some used pantsu". Unfortunately, he came back empty-handed. Sure, the Macross figures were cool and all but...I sure wanted some used pantsu....
Student
http://musou-enrai.deviantart.com/
I must admit that in Japan one can really find... unique and strange things. Buying "used" and "looks-like-used" panties? Interesting! But the Pantsu song is great!
I've never heard about that Used Panties deal until yesterday.
Student, Cashier, Singer, Guitarist
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=622633132&ref=name
I hope they don't start producing "used" men's underwear... *shivers*
Cleaner
I hate used pantsu! I don't get it.
Grocery Store Clerk
I would like to do the exchange upfront for them.
November Echo Echo Tango
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
Used undies.. seems unhygienic to me~~ oh.. what's taboo for some might be acceptable to others.. something like that~ :)
generic office worker/personal assistant
To each his or her own. <~ trying hard not to judge people
Mad scientist
All this talk about used underwear... at one time a guy walked up to me in the gym changing room and asked if I wanted to swap underpants.... naturally we didn't but it was really a wtf moment.
Student
Why did it get illegal??!?
Mad scientist
I read somewhere it was because the girls were underaged, but I'm not sure. It's also possible that Japan didn't want to be known as "the country that sells used pantsu"
Newbie Otaku
i think there still are ppl who sell their used pantsu online right? when there is a need, ...
Electrical Engineering Fresh Graduate
ewww, gross...i know it's fetish but it just gross >.<
Desktop Support in the Medical Field
http://thedisjointedzone.com
buy used pantsu!? 0_o
that's just.... wrong.
Gundam Pilot (in training)
http://www.youtube.com/user/Thebarrett
lol <.< i can see why they would sell them. 17 year old girl wanting to make easy money, if some guy walked up to her and asked to buy her pantsu for $40 it would be hard not to get money symbols in her eyes, nobody said dirty pantsu by the way, though it would be quite hard to explain why a young 16 year old boy has used pantsu in his room. i can see it now Mom: i found these in your room -_- care to explain? Son: um.. (option1: tell her they are your girlfriends and get yelled at) (option2: tell her you found them on the ground, leading her to think you wear them) (option3: tell her the truth that you bought them off a really hot girl at school, and be marked as a pervert from your own mom) I'm not into this fetish, but its really funny how the first thought in most peoples heads are. dirty pantsu O_O ... that's nasty, i think the reason guys get turned on by it cause they think if the girl got turned on that day the pantsu was touching everything... its common in a Hentai, to have wet pantsu. Example: i would only ever buy them off a girl i liked in school as it would help to have a visual image in my head of who wore them, then i have a stronger way to imagine her in a Hentai scenario.
mouse clicker
beware! you has been tricked buying other grandma pantsu. LOL