Demon Slayer hologram fan
If you’re an anime fan and use social media regularly, you will have seen the viral clip of a Tanjirō figurine backed up by an animation of his water slashing technique. However, few actually know how to achieve it.
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As it turns out, the trick lies in a hologram display fan.
How the Demon Slayer hologram fan works
In an Instagram post from July 2021, user @holofanco showed off their Tanjirō figurine on a kitchen counter. The magic starts when a hologram fan is switched on, and its blades spin to produce a holographic animation of Tanjirō’s water slashing technique.
Despite its name, the hologram fan does not actually display a 3D hologram – it’s an illusion caused by rapidly spinning fan blades equipped with programmable LED lights.
Image credit: @holofanco
Since LED lights can never light up in black, when users program the fan to display an image or video with a black background, it will appear as if it’s holographic.
Some hologram LED fans can even be connected to a speaker, taking projections to the next level.
How to create your own hologram displays
First, get your hands on a hologram display fan – you can purchase one from HOLOFAN for USD299.95 or Amazon for USD119.99. While they’re on the pricier side, they will do your figurines justice.
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Before deciding the size of the hologram fan to purchase, measure the height of your figurine. Make sure that the fan will be big enough for your figurine.
Some hologram fans have a cover that reduces the noise from the fan and serves as protection. However, it reduces the “mid-air” holographic effect.
Image credit: Holofanco
Although there are many different types of hologram display fans, most of them work similarly. Just connect your phone or laptop to the fan via Wi-Fi and upload your own videos and images to the fan display.
The possibilities are endless for the Demon Slayer hologram fan
The viral Demon Slayer figurine clip has fascinated many people, but now you know the techy secret behind it. If you are itching to give your favourite figurine an upgrade, let your creative juices flow as you create different types of holographic visuals. Who knows, perhaps you could become the next viral trend!
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Cover image adapted from: Ufotable and @holofanco