Infobar phone by KDDI from "Paradise Kiss"
Would the brains behind the concept of an anime series even go through a small detail like the design of a mobile phone used by one of its main characters to suit the series' fashion forward central theme? I was watching Paradise Kiss over at Animax when the thought hit me. They must have gotten the design from an already existing phone unit that may never reach our shores because Japan telcos use CDMA vis-a-vis our GSM. It is unthinkable, and therefore marginally impossible, for something as eye-catching to never see reality.
Them getting riduculously intricate isn't that far-fetching, actually. The Gankutsuou series did something similarly ambitious by getting Anna Sui to design its characters' costumes. Probably, making a concept phone and actually using the series as a marketing vessel might have done it for the mobile manufacturer and Paradise Kiss. Mutual benefit.
I was all speculation. No facts. Not even a single solid evidence to prove the mobile phone's actual existence.
I had to find out. I told myself that even if this thing is devoid of sophisticated features, I would have to get one for myself. Eventually. If it actually exists on our plane. Well maybe never, but I have a sibling in Korea who, after reading this, might have made a mental note for future gift-reference.
OK, so, what's so special about this phone that Paradise Kiss spawned, anyway, that got me all thinking? I did a few searches and came across the site via the link with the picture below. The mobile phone actually exists---with a color scheme for male users. And, it does not only make calls and send text messages. Browse the site and see what other cool features this 11mm thick candy bar has in store. Note that the white base attached to the phones are cradles which are detachable and would therefore not lag around with you when you are mobile.
Now I can stop speculating. I want one. The black and white tiled one called Ichimatsu. Y'all may take your pick from the other three: IF the antennae does not turn you off, that is.
posted by Fritz @ 10:43 PM
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OMG dude, you're watching Paradise Kiss? Uhm, savvy! Lolz.
Good thing my job requires me to hit the sack after watching Full Metal Alchemist.
If anything, I think I have only gotten to finish 2 episodes of this shit. It airs once a week during a very unholy day. I always make it a point to stop by Animax everytime I have a chance to watch TV. Seen Fullmetal Alchemist, too. I bought several series at Makati Square. A disc for 1 series. Cheap and reliable. Bargain na to!
ok. ichimatsu it is.
Wahoo! May excited na dito!
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