Sleepy Boy Technique Vintage Tee

Best nap in shonen, and we will defend that. A small boy with spiky black hair and a monkey tail sits slumped on the stone tiles of a tournament ring, legs splayed, mouth open, a snot bubble swelling. His opponent in the final has just sung him to sleep with a lullaby. It's a silly gag from the early days of the story, and it's the most relatable this kid ever looked.

The orange gi is the loudest part of the shirt, and on washed black it really jumps. Wear it with jeans on a slow Sunday, which feels right for a design about a nap. Your usual size hangs loose and easy. For more from the early years, browse our vintage anime shirts.

• Premium 32S cotton, 270gsm, vintage wash finish - pre-shrunk, minimal shrinkage, fade-resistant color.
• Bonded matte print - ink set into the fibres, built to survive the wash cycle.
• Relaxed oversized cut - true to size; size down for a closer fit.
• Machine wash cold, inside out; hang dry.

Full measurements are in the size guide. Independent fan-inspired design - not affiliated with or endorsed by any studio or publisher.