What is gyaru?

Gyaru is a street fashion that, despite originating from Japan, has grown massively over the years in the Western world. But are there differences between foreign gyaru, also known as gaijin gyaru, to Japanese gyaru?

When did you first find out about gyaru?

I first found out about gyaru in 2001 at the screening of Super Gals! I was inspired by the main character’s fashion sense and carefree attitude. I wanted to become gyaru back then too but lacked the resources so I became yankii instead. Haha.

What is circle life like at gyaru?

Despite gyaru being individualistic, outspoken, party animals, circle life was very structured. You had a leader, year 3, 2, and 1. You must speak to your seniors and OG/OB (past graduated circle members) in polite speech and your juniors in casual.

How to be a good gyaru-SA member?

You must speak to your seniors and OG/OB (past graduated circle members) in polite speech and your juniors in casual. Because Japanese society looks down on gyaru, gyaru-sa members worked hard against this stereotype by doing acts of good deeds like cleaning up the streets of Shibuya from litter and trying not to block the streets after events.