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* Ougi Oshino from ''LightNovel/{{Bakemonogatari}}'' has these of the sneaky variety, often holding [[OldFriendNewGender his/her]] hands over or near their mouth when they take up the role of a self-proclaimed detective. Seemingly everyone other than Koyomi Araragi is aware, including the audience, that Ougi is capable of psychological mischief.

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* Ougi Oshino from ''LightNovel/{{Bakemonogatari}}'' ''Literature/{{Bakemonogatari}}'' has these of the sneaky variety, often holding [[OldFriendNewGender his/her]] hands over or near their mouth when they take up the role of a self-proclaimed detective. Seemingly everyone other than Koyomi Araragi is aware, including the audience, that Ougi is capable of psychological mischief.
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I'll note in the TRS thread that a lot of these will need to be rewritten; I don't know how since I'm not familiar with most of these works.


* ''Series/KamenRiderExAid'': Parado loves playing ([[ManipulativeBastard mind]]/[[RefugeeFromTVLand video]]) games and generally having a [[ItAmusedMe blast]], though his sleeves are more like [[ConspicuousGloves sneaky]] fingerless mittens. They're actually much tigher fitting than the usual examples, go past his knuckles and have a hole for the thumb.

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* ''Series/KamenRiderExAid'': Parado loves playing ([[ManipulativeBastard mind]]/[[RefugeeFromTVLand video]]) games and generally having a [[ItAmusedMe blast]], though his sleeves are more like [[ConspicuousGloves sneaky]] fingerless mittens. They're actually much tigher fitting than the usual examples, go past his knuckles and have a hole for the thumb.thumb.
* Rauru of ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime'' has large sleeves so long that they hide his hands. His robes give him an air of authority that puts him under the high class examples (and maybe the mysterious side of "sneaky").
* [[ShadowArchetype Shadow Naoto]] from ''VideoGame/{{Persona 4}}'' wears a lab coat with oversized sleeves, highlighting the real Naoto's insecurities about being looked down upon due to her age and gender.
* [[MadScientist F.A.N.G.]] of ''VideoGame/StreetFighterV'' has a pair of truly impressive hand-covering sleeves on both his costumes. Notably, despite being of the Sneaky Sleeves variety, this is more than just a design choice; his [[LimitBreak Critical Art]] has him jump in the air and stay aloft by flapping his giant sleeves like wings (while he [[CloudCuckoolander screams like a maniac]]) ''and'' spread [[PoisonousPerson poison]] all over the place. The Cinematic Story Mode adds another layer to this and reveals that he actually ''needs'' them. His hands constantly produce a highly corrosive poison, thus when not in combat, he keeps his hands hidden in his sleeves so he doesn't melt everything he touches.
* [[MadScientist F.A.N.G.]] of ''VideoGame/StreetFighterV'' has a pair of truly impressive hand-covering sleeves on both his costumes. Notably, despite being of the Sneaky Sleeves variety, this is more than just a design choice; his [[LimitBreak Critical Art]] has him jump in the air and stay aloft by flapping his giant sleeves like wings (while he [[CloudCuckoolander screams like a maniac]]) ''and'' spread [[PoisonousPerson poison]] all over the place. The Cinematic Story Mode adds another layer to this and reveals that he actually ''needs'' them. His hands constantly produce a highly corrosive poison, thus when not in combat, he keeps his hands hidden in his sleeves so he doesn't melt everything he touches.
* Ming Hua from ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'' appears with these at one point, doubling as sneaky sleeves and loaded sleeves, since she [[HandicappedBadass has no arms]] and is simultaneously concealing this and her waterbending tendrils.
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I know some of these are ZCEs; I was hoping someone on TLP could flesh them out once someone grabs this sandbox because I'm not familiar with the works.


* ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'': Lord Varys, the Spider. His normal court attire are robes with long sleeves, sometimes with pockets in them, and he usually keeps his hands folded in front of him, hiding them within said sleeves. This plays well into his character; a master of deception with an intricate network of spies and informants all across the world.

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* ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'': Lord Varys, the Spider. His normal court attire are robes with long sleeves, sometimes with pockets in them, and he usually keeps his hands folded in front of him, hiding them within said sleeves. This plays well into his character; a master of deception with an intricate network of spies and informants all across the world.world.
* Skye in ''Series/AgentsOfShield'' wears these when relaxing on [[CoolPlane The Bus]]. It's a combination of "quirky" and "cute", [[spoiler:with a touch of "deceptive"]].
* ''Series/KamenRiderExAid'': Parado loves playing ([[ManipulativeBastard mind]]/[[RefugeeFromTVLand video]]) games and generally having a [[ItAmusedMe blast]], though his sleeves are more like [[ConspicuousGloves sneaky]] fingerless mittens. They're actually much tigher fitting than the usual examples, go past his knuckles and have a hole for the thumb.

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* Xerxes Break of ''Manga/PandoraHearts'' wears a [[BadassLongcoat coat]] with oversized sleeves that immediately mark him as a quirky character who is hiding something, and sure enough, he's one of the sneakier (and creepier) characters in the series. He also tries to invoke the “cute” aspect of this trope, but most people just think it's weird.

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* Xerxes Break of ''Manga/PandoraHearts'' wears a [[BadassLongcoat coat]] with oversized sleeves that immediately mark him as a quirky character who is hiding something, and sure enough, he's one of the sneakier (and creepier) characters in the series. He also tries to invoke the “cute” aspect of this trope, but most people just think it's weird.weird.
* ''Literature/ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents:'' In ''The Ersatz Elevator'', the doorman wears a bulky jacket with sleeves that obscure his hands. Unsurprisingly, he's really [[TheDragon The Hook-Handed Man]] in disguise.
* ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'': Lord Varys, the Spider. His normal court attire are robes with long sleeves, sometimes with pockets in them, and he usually keeps his hands folded in front of him, hiding them within said sleeves. This plays well into his character; a master of deception with an intricate network of spies and informants all across the world.

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* ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'': Dosu Kinuta's Sneaky Sleeves combined with his hunched-over stance and dog head-tilts creates a creepy vibe around him.
* Most every filmic depiction of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Yet_to_Come The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come]] (''Literature/AChristmasCarol'') has the Sneaky Sleeves version of this trope, combined with the [[InTheHood cloak and hood]] that hides all of the ghost's features. (Rather apropos, since it's usually heavily implied that he is TheGrimReaper.)
* ''Literature/ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents:'' In ''The Ersatz Elevator'', the doorman wears a bulky jacket with sleeves that obscure his hands. Unsurprisingly, he's really [[TheDragon The Hook-Handed Man]] in disguise.

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* ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'': ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'':
** Dosu Kinuta's Sneaky Sleeves combined with his hunched-over stance and dog head-tilts creates a creepy vibe around him.
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Dosu Kinuta's Sneaky Sleeves combined with his hunched-over stance and dog head-tilts creates a creepy vibe around him.
* Most every filmic film depiction of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Yet_to_Come The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come]] (''Literature/AChristmasCarol'') has the Sneaky Sleeves version of this trope, combined with the [[InTheHood cloak and hood]] that hides all of the ghost's features. (Rather apropos, since it's usually heavily implied that he is TheGrimReaper.)
* ''Literature/ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents:'' In ''The Ersatz Elevator'', the doorman wears a bulky jacket with sleeves that obscure his hands. Unsurprisingly, he's really [[TheDragon The Hook-Handed Man]] in disguise.disguise.
* Manga.{{Bleach}}: Luppi hides his hands inside his slightly oversized sleeves half the time. It's a combination of "cute" and "creepy". Considering his androgyny, boastful attitude, and belligerent creepiness, it basically serves to make him less likable.
* Xerxes Break of ''Manga/PandoraHearts'' wears a [[BadassLongcoat coat]] with oversized sleeves that immediately mark him as a quirky character who is hiding something, and sure enough, he's one of the sneakier (and creepier) characters in the series. He also tries to invoke the “cute” aspect of this trope, but most people just think it's weird.
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* Most every filmic depiction of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Yet_to_Come The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come]] (''Literature/AChristmasCarol'') has the Sneaky Sleeves version of this trope, combined with the [[InTheHood cloak and hood]] that hides all of the ghost's features. (Rather apropos, since it's usually heavily implied that he is TheGrimReaper.)

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* Most every filmic depiction of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Yet_to_Come The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come]] (''Literature/AChristmasCarol'') has the Sneaky Sleeves version of this trope, combined with the [[InTheHood cloak and hood]] that hides all of the ghost's features. (Rather apropos, since it's usually heavily implied that he is TheGrimReaper.))
* ''Literature/ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents:'' In ''The Ersatz Elevator'', the doorman wears a bulky jacket with sleeves that obscure his hands. Unsurprisingly, he's really [[TheDragon The Hook-Handed Man]] in disguise.
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* ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'': Dosu Kinuta's Sneaky Sleeves combined with his hunched-over stance and dog head-tilts creates a creepy vibe around him.

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* ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'': Dosu Kinuta's Sneaky Sleeves combined with his hunched-over stance and dog head-tilts creates a creepy vibe around him.him.
* Most every filmic depiction of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Yet_to_Come The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come]] (''Literature/AChristmasCarol'') has the Sneaky Sleeves version of this trope, combined with the [[InTheHood cloak and hood]] that hides all of the ghost's features. (Rather apropos, since it's usually heavily implied that he is TheGrimReaper.)
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* Choza Habaki from ''Manga/{{Itsuwaribito}}'' wears his kimono sleeves so that they cover his [[PoisonedWeapons poisoned]] [[WolverineClaws hand claws]] when he isn't fighting. Furthermore, he is an itsuwaribito (basically a thug/thief/trickster hybrid) himself, which makes his sleeves an example of loaded sleeves and sneaky sleeves.

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* Choza Habaki from ''Manga/{{Itsuwaribito}}'' wears his kimono sleeves so that they cover his [[PoisonedWeapons poisoned]] [[WolverineClaws hand claws]] when he isn't fighting. Furthermore, he is an itsuwaribito (basically a thug/thief/trickster hybrid) himself, which makes his sleeves an example of loaded sleeves and sneaky sleeves.sleeves.
* ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'': Dosu Kinuta's Sneaky Sleeves combined with his hunched-over stance and dog head-tilts creates a creepy vibe around him.
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* Ougi Oshino from ''LightNovel/{{Bakemonogatari}}'' has these of the sneaky variety, often holding [[OldFriendNewGender his/her]] hands over or near their mouth when they take up the role of a self-proclaimed detective. Seemingly everyone other than Koyomi Araragi is aware, including the audience, that Ougi is capable of psychological mischief.

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* Ougi Oshino from ''LightNovel/{{Bakemonogatari}}'' has these of the sneaky variety, often holding [[OldFriendNewGender his/her]] hands over or near their mouth when they take up the role of a self-proclaimed detective. Seemingly everyone other than Koyomi Araragi is aware, including the audience, that Ougi is capable of psychological mischief.mischief.
* Choza Habaki from ''Manga/{{Itsuwaribito}}'' wears his kimono sleeves so that they cover his [[PoisonedWeapons poisoned]] [[WolverineClaws hand claws]] when he isn't fighting. Furthermore, he is an itsuwaribito (basically a thug/thief/trickster hybrid) himself, which makes his sleeves an example of loaded sleeves and sneaky sleeves.
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* Manga.PopTeamEpic: [[http://sirlorence.tumblr.com/image/153896562939 Pipimi uses long sleeves]] to hide [[Manga/HellTeacherNube her Devil Hand.]]

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* Manga.PopTeamEpic: [[http://sirlorence.tumblr.com/image/153896562939 Pipimi uses long sleeves]] to hide [[Manga/HellTeacherNube her Devil Hand.]]]]
* Ougi Oshino from ''LightNovel/{{Bakemonogatari}}'' has these of the sneaky variety, often holding [[OldFriendNewGender his/her]] hands over or near their mouth when they take up the role of a self-proclaimed detective. Seemingly everyone other than Koyomi Araragi is aware, including the audience, that Ougi is capable of psychological mischief.

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* Manga.KaijuGirlCaramelise: Kuroe wears outfits with oversized sleeves in order to hide whenever one of her hands transforms.]

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* Manga.KaijuGirlCaramelise: Kuroe wears outfits with oversized sleeves in order to hide whenever one of her hands transforms.]transforms.
* Manga.PopTeamEpic: [[http://sirlorence.tumblr.com/image/153896562939 Pipimi uses long sleeves]] to hide [[Manga/HellTeacherNube her Devil Hand.]]

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** Kuga used to wear long sleeves as a kid [[spoiler: to hide abuse from her father]]

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** Kuga used to wear long sleeves as a kid [[spoiler: to hide abuse from her father]]father]
* Manga.KaijuGirlCaramelise: Kuroe wears outfits with oversized sleeves in order to hide whenever one of her hands transforms.]

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* Film.ThePostmanFightsBack Fu Jun’s [[NothingUpMySleeve long sleeves]] conceal a hidden dart launcher, which he can use for sneak attacks, effective in taking down a fleeing bandit and later getting him out of a fix in the DualBoss battle. [[spoiler: But against Hsu, unfortunately Hsu’s wrist magnet completely NoSell Fu Jun’s darts]].

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* Film.ThePostmanFightsBack Fu Jun’s [[NothingUpMySleeve long sleeves]] conceal a hidden dart launcher, which he can use for sneak attacks, effective in taking down a fleeing bandit and later getting him out of a fix in the DualBoss battle. [[spoiler: But against Hsu, unfortunately Hsu’s wrist magnet completely NoSell Fu Jun’s darts]].darts]].
* Manga.IrisZero:
** Hijiri wears longs sleeves [[spoiler: to hide scars from self harm]]
** Kuga used to wear long sleeves as a kid [[spoiler: to hide abuse from her father]]
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* Film.ThePostmanFightsBack Fu Jun’s long LoadedSleeves conceal a hidden dart launcher, which he can use for sneak attacks, effective in taking down a fleeing bandit and later getting him out of a fix in the DualBoss battle. [[spoiler: But against Hsu, unfortunately Hsu’s wrist magnet completely NoSell Fu Jun’s darts]].

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* Film.ThePostmanFightsBack Fu Jun’s [[NothingUpMySleeve long LoadedSleeves sleeves]] conceal a hidden dart launcher, which he can use for sneak attacks, effective in taking down a fleeing bandit and later getting him out of a fix in the DualBoss battle. [[spoiler: But against Hsu, unfortunately Hsu’s wrist magnet completely NoSell Fu Jun’s darts]].
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* Film.ThePostmanFightsBackFu Jun’s long LoadedSleeves conceal a hidden dart launcher, which he can use for sneak attacks, effective in taking down a fleeing bandit and later getting him out of a fix in the DualBoss battle. [[spoiler: But against Hsu, unfortunately Hsu’s wrist magnet completely NoSell Fu Jun’s darts]].

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* Film.ThePostmanFightsBackFu ThePostmanFightsBack Fu Jun’s long LoadedSleeves conceal a hidden dart launcher, which he can use for sneak attacks, effective in taking down a fleeing bandit and later getting him out of a fix in the DualBoss battle. [[spoiler: But against Hsu, unfortunately Hsu’s wrist magnet completely NoSell Fu Jun’s darts]].
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* WesternAnimation.HammerAndBolter: The Prefect of the librarium always has his hands hidden within his sleeves. [[spoiler:This is to hide the fact that his arms are mutated and avian-like.]]

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* WesternAnimation.HammerAndBolter: The Prefect of the librarium always has his hands hidden within his sleeves. [[spoiler:This is to hide the fact that his arms are mutated and avian-like.]]]]
* Film.ThePostmanFightsBackFu Jun’s long LoadedSleeves conceal a hidden dart launcher, which he can use for sneak attacks, effective in taking down a fleeing bandit and later getting him out of a fix in the DualBoss battle. [[spoiler: But against Hsu, unfortunately Hsu’s wrist magnet completely NoSell Fu Jun’s darts]].
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Administrivia/TropeIdeaSalvageYard sandbox from the Hand-Hiding Sleeves TRS thread.

Long sleeves can be used to show that a character is untrustworthy, hiding something, just plain creepy, or at the very least mysterious. This tends to be associated with InscrutableOriental characters (and is a staple of the outfits of YellowPeril villains). Sneaky Sleeves tend to be combined with [[InTheHood hoods]], and are often worn by [[RobeAndWizardHat wizards]].

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* VideoGame.ShikihimeGarden: Yatagarasu has one large sleeve covering one of her hands. No one knows what's inside and she doesn't like it when people try to look inside, either.
* WesternAnimation.HammerAndBolter: The Prefect of the librarium always has his hands hidden within his sleeves. [[spoiler:This is to hide the fact that his arms are mutated and avian-like.]]

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