In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, there is a metal umbrella that can protect against attacks. Inventor Colin Furze decided to make a real-world version and then shoot firecrackers and fire at himself.
https://kotaku.com/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-the-kotaku-review-1833579694
The original in-game Loaded Umbrella is quite a stylized concept, so it’s neat to see that a real-world version does work as an actual shield
Here is how it was made.