Anime Inspiration: Ouran High School Host Club (Part 2)
The dapper dudes of the gender bending high-school anime Ouran High School Host Club are back for part two of this anime inspo series!
In part one, we covered Haruhi’s androgynous cool look, Tamaki’s romantic European look, and Kyoya’s tailored and trendy look. In part two, we’ll cover looks inspired by the rest of the host club – the mischievous Hitachiin twins, the adorable Honey, and the taciturn Mori.
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Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin
Hikaru and Kaoru are the identical twin sons of a popular fashion designer who are in the same class as Haruhi. The two share an incredibly close bond, which they use to entertain the guests of the host club, playing on the “forbidden love” trope that is popular in anime and manga. Their bond is so close that they were not interested in forming friendships before joining the host club.
In the beginning of the series, the two are nearly indistinguishable – they even deliver their lines in perfect unison. No one at the school is able to tell them apart, except for Haruhi, of whom they are extremely protective. As Haruhi gets to know the twins more throughout the series, their individual personalities become more apparent to the viewer.
The twins are among the funniest of the host club members; their dialogue is sprinkled with clever one-liners, puns, and shade. They tease Tamaki mercilessly, despite their loyalty to him. They are also excellent at pranks, and are more than willing to scheme and ruse to get what they want.
Products: Leggings, Shirt, Windbreaker, Bag, Sandals, Phone case, Sunglasses, Lipstick (in Pastel Peach)
As the sons of a fashion designer, Hikaru and Kaoru both have a flair for fashion – they’re often seen sporting trendy but comfortable clothes with a sporty edge, meaning they would probably be ALL ABOUT the athleisure trend that’s still going strong.