To protect from the novel coronavirus, stores in Japan (and around the world) have installed plastic barriers. They might be effective, but they’re rather dull.
Twitter user Takumi Armory, a company which specializes in fantasy-themed props, has created this anime magic spell-style divider that it says can “defend against viruses.”
完成しました!「魔法陣飛沫防止パーティション」魔力で結界を張ることによりウイルスから身を守ることができます(実際はアクリル板で防止します)アクリル透明3mm.インクジェット出力貼り.直径600mm.1枚¥15,000-(税込.送料込)近日タクミアーマリーBASEストアから販売します pic.twitter.com/DQYk05HNmW
— 池袋パルコB2武器屋・北九州市小倉あるあるCity1階武器屋同時開催中 (@takumikougei) August 18, 2020
Priced at 15,000 yen ($143), the acrylic partition measures 23.6 inches across and 24.4 inches high. Of course, masks are highly recommended!