I've noticed that many anime have a character (usually female) wearing a chain
(usually attached to a bracelet) that rattles when something "special"
is going to occur. This could be: invoking a special power, the presence of a
friend or foe, etc. (Anime examples: FLCL, Melody of Oblivion, Dears,
etc.)
My question is: what's the significance of the "mystical chain"? Is
this something rooted in Japanese culture?
Probably. My guess is in their folklore there was a female character with that
chain on her wrist and it would rattle when something specific was coming closer
to the character.
I've noticed that many anime have a character (usually female) wearing a chain (usually attached to a bracelet) that rattles when something "special" is going to occur. This could be: invoking a special power, the presence of a friend or foe, etc. (Anime examples: FLCL, Melody of Oblivion, Dears, etc.)
My question is: what's the significance of the "mystical chain"? Is this something rooted in Japanese culture?
I don't think Japanese people have some traditions like that......
Probably. My guess is in their folklore there was a female character with that chain on her wrist and it would rattle when something specific was coming closer to the character.
I didn't notice!!
What
series do you watch? (or read)
You want the list? By my count, i've seen 209 unique titles/series.
But my 1st post has some examples of the chain...