History Main / ZigzagPaperTassel

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shide_300px.jpeg ''Shide'' are paper tassels with a zigzag shape, associated with Shinto. They are sometimes seen hanging from ropes, known as ''shimenawa'', found at [[ShrinesAndTemples shrines]] or other sacred places, often trees or boulders. They are also found on ''haraegushi'' / ''ōnusa'' / ''gohei'', wooden rods used in Shinto rituals.

* The sacred tree and its saplings in ''{{Okami}}'' and ''{{Okamiden}}'' can be identified by ''shimenawa''.
** In ''{{Okamiden}}'', Kagu uses these as [[EveryGirlIsCuterWithHairDecs adorable hair decorations]] once she becomes a {{Miko}}.

* In ''CaveStory'', there's a boulder with a ''shimenawa'' around it which blocks an entrance to one area in the game. You must get [[RecurringBoss Balrog]] to push it out of the way in order for you to continue.

* In ''TheKingOfFighters '98'', whenever Chizuru Kagura fights one of the Orochi heralds, she shows up in {{Miko}} attire, swinging an ''ōnusa'' at them.

* The sacred tree and its saplings in ''{{Okami}}'' can be identified by ''shimenawa''.

** Also during the MagicalGirl spoof [[http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/8615/szsflvsnapshot000620101.jpg Kafuka uses an ōnusa]] as her weapon.

* Shimenawa appear on floating rocks in the Sakura Palace in Prinny:CanIReallyBeTheHero's sequel.

* In ''TenchiMuyo! Ryo-Ohki'', the entrance of the cave where Ryoko was trapped had a ''shimenawa'' hung from the walls which also encircled a large rock hanging from the ceiling.

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shide_300px.jpeg ''Shide'' are paper tassels with a zigzag shape, associated with Shinto. They are sometimes seen hanging from ropes, known as ''shimenawa'', found at [[ShrinesAndTemples shrines]] or other sacred places, often trees or boulders. They are also found on ''haraegushi'' / ''ōnusa'', wooden rods used in Shinto rituals.

* In ''Kiki Kai Kai'' / ''Pocky and Rocky'', player character Sayo-chan / Pocky (a {{miko}}) uses an ''ōnusa'' as a weapon.

* [[SamuraiShodown Mizuki]] fights with a shimenawa in ''SamuraiShodown''.

* A rare American example; in ''[[Film/FantasticFour Fantastic Four; Rise of the Silver Surfer'', after their final battle with Doctor Doom in Tokyo, Reed and Sue opt to complete their previously interrupted wedding there. A number of Shide tassels are seen in the background during the ceremony.

* A rare American example; in ''[[Film:FantasticFour Fantastic Four; Rise of the Silver Surfer'', after their final battle with Doctor Doom in Tokyo, Reed and Sue opt to complete their previously interrupted wedding there. A number of Shide tassels are seen in the background during the ceremony.

** Also during the MagicalGirl spoof [[http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/8615/szsflvsnapshot000620101.jpg Kafuka uses the handheld variant]] as her weapon.