The red string of fate ([i]unmei no akai ito[/i], 運命の赤い糸) is an East Asian belief that every person in the world is connected to another by an invisible red string tied to little finger of the left hand. The two people connected by the red string are destined to be lovers.

It is similar to the Western concept of soulmates. The concept is popularly referenced in anime and manga. Notable examples include [[Ai Yori Aoshi]] and [[Kimagure Orange Road]], which frequently reference this concept.

h4.See also

* [[heart of string]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Red thread of fate":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_thread_of_fate
赤い糸 運命の赤い糸 命运的红绳