9 otaku activity goods available at SHEIN! Full report on Ita Bag, card cases, etc

SHEIN is a mail-order brand that has become a hot topic mainly on SNS because of its overwhelmingly low prices.

 

You can find countless items in their lineup, including fashion items, cosmetics, miscellaneous goods and so on.

 

So, this time, we will introduce you to the otaku activity goods available at SHEIN!

 

 

 

9 otaku activity goods available at SHEIN! Review the feeling of use

SHEIN is an online fast fashion brand operated by a Chinese company.

 

It is characterized by the fact that it has no actual stores, but only online shopping.

 

It offers an abundance of super-low-priced items, such as a single T-shirt for only 445 yen, and has become a hot topic on SNS, especially among the younger generation.

 

This time, we have purchased nine items that we think will be useful for geek activities, and we will review after using them!

 

 

Here’s what I bought!

 

I ordered some goods from SHEIN on Monday, September 26, 2022, that I could use in my otaku activities, and they actually arrived on Friday, September 30!

 

Although it is said online that it takes about 2 weeks to arrive, the items I ordered arrived in 4 days.

 

I wonder if the number of shipping days varies depending on what you order…!?

 

 

 

 

I checked the contents and found that some were wrapped in plastic wrap and some were just as they were, so the packing method varied!

 

So now, I’ll introduce what I ordered!

 

 

 

(From top left)

• 1pc Minimalist Photo Frame (Pink): 151 yen
• 1pc Flower Decor Random Badge Holder: 278 yen
• 1pc Random Color Office Card Case With Lanyard (Multicolor): 199 yen
• 1pc Flower Pattern Random Sticker (Pattern is random): 74 yen
• 1pc Mini Clear File Bag: 194 yem

 

 

 

• Clear Heart Design Novelty Bag: 974 yen

 

 

 

• 1pc 40 Sheets Card Folder: 417 yen
• 1pc Cartoon Graphic Random Album (Multicolor): 388 yen
• 1pc Mini Suitcase Design Random Storage Box: 195 yen

 

The total price was 2,870 yen even though I bought 9 items.

 

Only less than 3,000 yen even though I bought all these items…! I am impressed!

 

 

– 1pc Minimalist Photo Frame (Pink)

 

First, I’ll introduce the “1pc Minimalist Photo Frame”!

 

This product is a photo frame that can be used to display not only photos but also thicker objects between them.

 

It is a simple and stylish design.

 

 

 

To insert an object into the photo frame, press the “PUSH” at the top of the frame (Please note that it is unexpectedly hard).

 

 

 

The inside of the frame was covered with a strong wrap-like film.

 

Just place what you want to decorate on the film, close the lid, and that’s all OK!

 

 

 

This time I inserted a can badge. The film is safe with no sign of tearing.

 

The badges I used: TORUPAKA! Ensemble Stars! Heart Shaped Can Badge A ver. Subaru Akehoshi

 

Good points

• The stylish design makes it look good as an interior decoration!
• It can be used to display badges and others, even if they are a little thick

 

Disappointing points

• The product was a little dirty (I was able to remove most of the dirt by rubbing it with wet wipes, etc)

 

→Buy at SHIN

 

 

– 1pc Flower Decor Random Badge Holder

 

Next, I’ll introduce “1pc Flower Decor Random Badge Holder”.

 

 

 

Oh, no… The decorative flower has shifted and the adhesive part is showing…! (That’s sad)

 

 

 

I peeled off the flower and reattached it by force. It seems to be OK somehow.

 

 

 

This product is a case for carrying cards such as Polaroid.

 

The color is random, and this time I received a purple one.

 

As far as I can tell from the official website, the product lineup includes orange, pink, light pink, light blue, purple, and gray.

 

The case is made of a hard material, so it looks like it won’t break even if dropped.

 

 

 

To insert a card, push up the side with the flower on it with your finger and slide it in.

 

 

 

Just put the card inside, close it, and Okay. About the clip accessory, put it through the hole in the top of the product, and you’re done!

 

 

 

The size of a photo-like card that looks like it was taken with an instant camera, Pasha Colle and the cards that come with the wafers did not fit it.

 

Cards used: Ensemble Stars!! Metallic Card Collection Gum Ntasume Sakasaki

 

Good points

• Simply cute
• The material is durable
• The clip is attached

 

Disappointing points

• The flower of the decoration was removed
• The color is shipped at random

 

→Buy at SHIN

 

 

– 1pc Random Color Office Card Case With Lanyard (Multicolor)

 

“1pc Random Color Office Card Case With Lanyard” is a card case with a strap that can be worn around the neck.

 

Products are shipped randomly, and this time I received a case with gray cat ears.

 

As far as the official site shows, there are blue, purple, pink, green, and gray color variations, each with a lineup of rabbit-ear and cat-ear covers.

 

 

 

The cover of the cat ear part is made of silicon material.

 

In order to insert a card, you have to disassemble it and take out the clear case inside.

 

 

 

 

 

This time, the card was slightly too large to close the case.

 

However, it seems to be okay if I close it forcibly by covering the cat-ear silicone…!

 

 

 

Cards used: “A3! Fair in Animate in Early Summer!” Privilege Tsumugi Tsukioka

 

Good points

• It is cute
• It can hold IC cards, so it can be used for commuting
• It can be worn around the neck
• Even if the lid of the clear case doesn’t close, it’s okay if you put the cover over it

 

Disappointing points

• The cover is made of silicon material, so it gets dust (dust and cat hairs seem to get on it a lot…)
• The shipment is random

 

→Buy at SHIN

 

 

– 1pc Flower Pattern Random Sticker

 

“1pc Flower Pattern Random Sticker” is a sticker that can be used for hard card case decorations.

 

The pattern seems to arrive randomly, and this time I received a purple flower sticker.

 

As far as I can tell from the official website, the lineup includes stickers with lace, ribbon, flower, and check patterns.

 

 

 

The stickers had lame in them! So cute…!

 

 

 

Since I was so excited, I tried a hard card case decorated.

 

 

 

The stickers are unique and difficult to shape…!

 

If you purchase several kinds of stickers, you will be able to expand your hard card case decoration range.

 

Click here for the article on hard card case decorations

 

Card used: Promise of Wizard Twin Wafers Heathcliff

 

Good points

• Cheap
• The lame is cute!

 

Disappointing points

• Randomly shipped
• The stickers are a little hard to remove

 

→Buy at SHIN

 

 

– 1pc Mini Clear File Bag

 

“1pc Mini Clear File Bag” is a pouch made of clear material.

 

 

 

It can hold coins and IC cards for daily use, as well as a small acrylic stand, cards, stickers, etc.

 

 

 

I measured the length of the bag, which is approximately 10.5 cm in width and 8 cm in length.

 

Product used: Musical: Touken Ranbu: Shinken Ranbu Sai 2022 Random Acrylic Stand Urashima Kotetsu

 

Good points

• The material is durable
• Simple design for daily use

 

Disappointing points

• The size is small, so the number of acrylic stands you can put in it is limited
• There was a mysterious smell from the product (personal opinion)

 

→Buy at SHIN

 

 

– Clear Heart Design Novelty Bag

 

“Clear Heart Design Novelty Bag” is a heart-shaped bag.

 

The surface of the bag has a window made of clear material, so you can show the inside of the bag.

 

 

 

It also comes with a convenient shoulder belt.

 

The material of the bag seemed a little thin, but for 974 yen, this quality is awesome!

 

The fact that you can see inside means that it’s perfect for an Ita Bag*…!

 

*Ita Bag is a bag decorated with anime characters. “Ita” means “pathetic” in Japanese and is pronounced “itai”.

 

 

 

I immediately tried filling it with plush toys.

 

It looks like it will hold a lot more plush toys than I thought!

 

The gussets are about 7.5 cm wide, so even wide plush toys will fit.

 

Plush toys used:

– Pui Pui Molcar Mochikororin / Choco

– Ensemble Stars! Furyu Plush / Subaru Akehoshi

– Genshin Impact Chibigurumi / Tartaglia

– Tokyo Revengers Mascot Nuigurumi / Shuji Hanma

 

Good points

• The design is cute!
• It can hold a lot of plush toys
• It can be used for daily life

 

Disappointing points

• The material is a little flimsy

 

→Buy at SHIN

 

 

– 1pc Mini Suitcase Design Random Storage Box

 

This product is a storage case in the shape of a carrying case.

 

The colors of wheels and handles are random, and this time I received a black one!

 

As far as the official website shows, the lineup includes black, white, pink, blue, and purple.

 

The material of the case is plastic, which makes it light and easy to carry.

 

 

 

You can even store stuff inside!

 

According to the reviews on SHEIN product page, it seems that a Sylvanian Families baby fits perfectly inside.

 

Since I don’t have any Sylvanian Families dolls, I put a cat figure in it.

 

I think it will be exciting when I bring it on a trip.

 

However, I could not move the wheels like a real carry case.

 

Good points

• Easy to carry
• Unusual shape and cute

 

Disappointing points

• It is plastic, so it looks cheap & might break if dropped

 

→Buy at SHIN

 

 

– 1pc Cartoon Graphic Random Album (Multicolor)

 

“1pc Cartoon Graphic Random Album” is a file for smaller cards.

 

The file has 16 pages in total, and each page can hold 4 cards! You can put 64 cards in total.

 

 

 

The cover has a heart-shaped window and we can insert cards from the back!

 

I love the fact that you can make the cover your own design!

 

 

 

Cards that come with Pasha Colle and wafers can also be inserted.

 

I measured the size of the pocket for the cards, and it is 6.7 cm wide by 9 cm long.

 

Good points

• The cover is cute!
• It can hold a lot of cards
• A wide variety of card sizes can be stored

 

Disappointing points

• It would have been great if it had buttons or zippers

 

→Buy at SHIN

 

 

– 1pc 40 Sheets Card Folder

 

“1pc 40 Sheets Card Folder” is a file for storing bromides and other materials.

 

It has a simple design with no patterns or colors.

 

There are 40 pages of storage space!

 

 

 

Even after inserting a bromide (8.9cm x 12.7cm), there is still a blank space, so it looks like it could also hold postcards and the like.

 

 

 

However, some pages are very peculiar, and even though I open them, I am immediately taken back to the peculiar page.

 

Good points

• It can hold large sized cards!

 

Disappointing points

• I wish it had a button or zipper
• Certain pages are a bit wonky

 

→Buy at SHIN

 

 

Summary of 9 otaku activity goods available at SHEIN

My honest impression of SHEIN otaku activity goods was “They are just so cheap” and “There are so many cute designs!”

 

If I were to purchase the 9 products introduced on other websites, I would have to spend more than 3,000 yen.

 

For being so inexpensive, the performance was great, and I was very satisfied!

 

However, because of the cheap price, many of the products are shipped in random colors, so there is a possibility that you may not receive the item in the color you want.

 

I’m sure there are other products at SHEIN that we could use for geek activities, so I’ll be sure to check them from now on, too!

 

 

My own judgment and prejudice! Top 3 Ranking of the Best Purchase

No.1: 1pc Minimalist Photo Frame (Pink)

 

I want many of them.

 

No.2: 1pc Cartoon Graphic Random Album (Multicolor)

 

I like the fact that I can customize the cover.

 

No. 3: Clear Heart Design Novelty Bag

 

The quality of this bag is great for less than 1,000 yen.