The "gloves that can become a cat" created by Rei Betsuyaku on Daily Portal Z has been commercialized.

Gloves that can become a cat" produced by Betsuyakurei
Gloves that can become a cat" produced by Betsuyakurei

According to Mr. Betsuyaku, the most important feature of these gloves is that they can "become a cat a little. He says it is surprisingly convenient to be able to take out fingers a little on demand.

Put on the gloves and pull on the wrist part.
Put on the gloves and pull on the wrist part.

Claws (fingers) protrude with a "poke".
Claws (fingers) protrude with a "poke".

Explanatory image of the "gloves that can become cats" concept by Betsuyaku Rei
Explanatory image of the "gloves that can become cats" concept by Betsuyaku Rei

For example, when using a ticket machine at a train station, you cannot operate the touch panel if you are wearing gloves. However, if you wear these gloves and are "one step closer to the cat," you can pull out the claws (actually fingers) from the tips and touch the desired amount of money.

Even smartphones can be operated!
Even smartphones can be operated!

These "cat-cool" gloves can be purchased at "STARted," a website for the launch of the apparel brand. The price is 2,980 yen (tax included).

Give me a pair of gloves just right for these hands."
Give me a pair of gloves just right for these hands."

(All images are from the "gloves that can become cats" sales site on the "STARted" website.