Anime is not for everyone, but like manga, it is a beautiful and thoughtful art form which was born out of Japan. Anime represents the forefront of illustrative expression. Also, it is fun after you have put a little smoke in the air.
From alien anime dolls to comic-anime mashups, check out the 75 innovations in Anime featured at Trend Hunter.
Implications - Whether you've been a fan since you were a kid or are just being introduced to the Japanese style, these Anime features will definitely excite your inner fan boy. If you can't find time to make it out to any Anime conventions, this list is the perfect way to get your fix.
73 Innovations in Anime
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Manga Makeup
Extreme Japanese Anime Eyes
72
Anime Accessories
Extra Large Contact Lenses For Cartoon-Style Eyes
71
Anime Tattoos
Hello Kitty Forehead Tattoo
70
Life-Size Anime
Japanese Doll Obsession
69
Manga Tattoos
Japanese Cartoon Ink, from Super Heroes to Cute Anime Faces
68
Naughty Anime Dolls
Japanese Figurines Strike Provocative Poses for Your Tabletop
67
Anime Costumes
Cos Play for Halloween
66
Magnificent Manga Makeup
Anime-Inspired Cosmetics & Extreme Makeup
65
Video Game Fashion
Cosplay Imitates Anime and Video Game Characters
64
Interactive Illustrations
Pop-Up Anime Sketches Created to Interact With People
63
Becoming Anime
Sexy Collection of Pikachu Babes Shows Love For Pokemon
62
Anime Army Recruitment
China's Sexist Soldier Ads
61
Japanese Maid Cafe
Anime Fetish Restaurant in Toronto
60
Anime Geishas
Natalie Shau's Gothic Girls Have a Beautiful Darkness
59
The Rise of Japanese Anime
Manga Hits The West
58
Anime Wedding Fashion (UPDATE)
The Hello Kitty Bridal Gown
57
Real Life Cartoon Pets
$925 Million Living Pokemon Pikachu
56
Anime Street Art
Manga Graffiti from All Over the World
55
Goth Anime Fashion
The "Lolita" Look
54
Anime-Zing Corsets
'Matinee' Corset by Jacci Uses Manga Influences
53
Anime Parades
World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya 2009 Honors Manga Culture
52
Manga Parties
Anime-Themed Halloween Costumes
51
Anime Laptop Accessories
Pink Hello Kitty Notebook Sleeves and Cases
50
Hello Kitty Airbus
Eva Air Proves Japanese Anime Continues To Rise
49
Anime-Inspired Airplanes
Pokemon Cars, Planes, Motorcycles
48
Chinese Anime For Motorola
Xiao Xiao RAZR2 Ad
47
Tiny Hats & Pink Hair
Jacquelyn Marie's Anime Look for Patrick Mattison Shoot
46
Cartoon Fashion Shows
‘Khaotic Kouture' at Anime Central of Chicago Convention
45
Comic-Anime Mashups
Marvel and Madhouse Collaborate to Recreate Iron Man and Wolverine
44
Japanese Anime Cartoons-Part-2
43
Mangatography
Chris Scarborough's Freaky Anime Portraits
42
Anime-Inspired Shoes
Manga Footwear
41
Anime Business Cards
Manga Self-Marketing
40
Virtual Manga Relationships
Otaku Displays Memories With Anime ‘Friends' in Scrapbooks
39
Marketing Food with Anime
Japan Uses Cute Manga Characters to Sell Rice
38
Designer Fashion Anime
Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami Create ‘Superflat First Love’
37
Anime Phones
The SH-06A Manga Mobile is Set to Star in ‘Ecangelion' Movie
36
Anime Potty Training
Instructional Japanese Cartoon
35
All-Weather Anime Cosplay
Acos' Season-Appropriate 'Haruhi Suzumiya' Uniforms
34
Anime-Inspired Adult Toys
Naughty Manga-Like Characters With Good Vibes
33
Browser-Inspired Anime Art
Tenko Kuugen Cribs Firefox Logo
32
Edible Anime
The Delicious Anime Bento Boxes are Yummy
31
Anime Computer Manuals
"Manga Database for Dummies" Debunks Organizational Issues
30
Anime Accessories
Haruhi Suzumiya's Yellow Hairband Completes Any Cosplay Outfit
29
Anime Skate Decks
Discoteca Tokidoki is One Illustratively Stellar Skateboard
28
Manga Money Troubles
Anime's ‘Ecomic' Crunch
27
Tokyo Culture Tees
Quolomo Apparel Uses Hello Kitty, Anime & G-Shock Watches
26
Skeletal Portraits
Gianluca Hits the Pop Culture Scene Hard With Anime-Inspired Art
25
Middle Eastern Anime
‘Jamshid and Khorshid' Cartoon Is A New Step For Iranian Cinema
24
Manga Marriages
Petition for Human-Anime Unions
23
$20,000 Tee Shirts
‘Little Busters' Anime Apparel is Just Ridiculous
22
Cashmere Anime
Get These Funny Fashionable Finds At $1000 A Piece
21
Manga Munchies
Cakes & Cupcakes With a Hint of Anime & Manga
20
Anime Music Players
Miffy the MP3 Playing Bunny by MobiBLU
19
Manga-Themed Transportation
Japan's Anime-Embellished Trains
18
Metropolitan Manga Festivals
Anime LA is Absolutely Insane
17
Alien Anime Dolls
Medicom Toys Teams with Takashi Murakami for Figurines
16
Anime Amalgamations
‘Hello Wars' Mixes Hello Kitty with Star Wars
15
Social Networks for Anime Fans
AnimeEpisode.com
14
Mysterious Mixed Media Art
Yuta Onoda Creates Whimsical Anime-Inspired Illustrations
13
Anime Figurines in Costume
MikkuMiku Kagami Nendoroid Reflects International Cosplay Craze
12
Crystal Anime Accessories
Sparkling Cartoon Creations by Swarovski
11
Manga Candy
Anime Fans Go Mad for Pocky
10
Virtual Anime Boyfriends
Webkare Social Media
9
Vintage Anime Shopping
GlobalZoom Has All the Goodies From Your Childhood
8
Anime MP3 Players
Make Listening Cute With the Mini Hello Kitty Music Player
7
Paw-Shaped Foot Warmers
Keep Your Toes Toasty With Heated Anime-Inspired Feet Cushions
6
Anime Haro Robots
The Animated Gundam 00 Japanese Anime Character
5
Anime Government Messages
Japenese Cartoon on Global Food Supply
4
Anime Papercrafts
Hello Kitty Super Mario Bros. Combine Gaming With Manga
3
Anime Planters
Koshi Kawachi's 'Manga Farming' Uses Comics as Soil
2
Anime Exhaust Pipes
Hello Kitty Gets Exhausted
1
Anime Themed Hospitals
Cute Deliveries At The Hello Kitty Maternity Ward
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Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Anime-Branded Japanese Whiskeys
Kumesen Shuzo Ukiyo is Branded with Studio Ghibli Artwork
AI Nail Art
Nail Designs AI Offers a Creative Way To Experiment With Beauty
Anime-Inspired Sneaker Collaborations
Reebok Launches a 'Hunter x Hunter' Sneaker Collection
Anime-Inspired Dynamic Beanies
Bandai Introduces the Dragon Ball Beanie Son Goku Hat
Collaborative Animation Pop-Ups
This Junji Ito x Sanrio Characters Store is a Limited-Time Event
Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits
Hello Kitty and Algae Collide Worlds for Expo 2025 in Japan
Manga-Inspired Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY Chainsaw Man Collection Embraces Anime Artwork
Playful Anime Fall Collections
The Forever 21 x Hello Kitty & Friends Line Launches for Fall 2023
Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones
These Conceptual Gundam Headphones by Kostas Dakanalis are Flexible
Anime-Based Metaverse Games
Attack on Titan: Invasion Launches at The Sandbox
Anime Film-Inspired Whimsical Fashion
Levi's Launches a Special Princess Mononoke Collection
Outdoor Anime QSR Toys
These McDonald's Japan Pokémon Happy Meal Toys Come in Eight Styles
Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry
Girls Crew Features Collections for Various Fandoms
Anime-Inspired Jewelry Collections
King Ice Collaborates on a Pokémon Jewelry Collection
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
AI Comic Story Tools
Story Diffusion Empowers Users to Explore Their Creative Potential
Classic Anime-Inspired Eyewear
These Washin Studio Ghibli-Inspired Glasses Come in Two Styles
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Squishy Digital Pets
Punirunes Combine Virtual Pet Care with Tactile Play
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Cutesy Anime Travel Products
The Pokémon Travel Gear from Village Vanguard is Comforting
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Anime-Inspired Retro Apparel
Onitsuka Tiger Launches the New 'Astro Boy' Apparel Collection
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Electronic Anime Accessories
The CASETiFY x One Piece Collection Marks the Anime's 25 Years
Cold Weather Anime Blankets
The Pokémon Fluff Blanket Comes in Three Styles
Cartoon-Based Reversible Plushies
TeeTurtle and Nickelodeon Partner for Two Plushie Collections
Anime-Inspired QSR Deals
McDonald's is Debuting a New Collaboration with Hello Kitty and Yu-Gi-Oh!
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Cute-Themed Collectible Bags
Sugoi Mart Launched its Kawaii Lucky Bag, Featuring Japanese Goods
Bedazzled Anime Pendants
This King Ice x Pokémon Collab Features Iconic Characters
Cult Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
UNIQLO UT's Collaborates with the Jujutsu Kaisen Anime
Anime-Inspired Clothing Collections
UNIQLO Collaborates with Chainsaw Man on a New Capsule
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Anime-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
100 Thieves Presents a Pokémon Collection of Apparel
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Anime-Inspired Perforated Footwear
Crocs Latest Collaborator is the Naruto Anime Series
Blooming Paper Lamps
The Kazuhiro Yamanaka ‘Tsubomi Paper Lamp’ Embraces Imperfect Forms
Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions
The Hot Topic x Cinnamoroll Collection is Officially Licensed
Japanese Culture-Inspired Homeware
Nigo‘s HUMAN MADE is Launching a Range of Home Hoods
Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry
Hello Kitty & Lanvin En Bleu Debut the KAWAII DIVA Jewelry Collection
Anime Restaurant Meals
McDonald's is Inviting Manga Fans into the Real World of WcDonald's
GenAI Doll Packaging
Mattel Used Adobe Firefly for the Barbie Signature 2024 Holiday Doll Box
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
YoungLA Releases an Attack on Titan-Inspired Capsule Collection
Anime-Inspired Makeup Products
The Miracle Romance Shining Moon Powder Has a Bejeweled Case
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Virtual Pet Gaming Devices
Tamagotchi Unveils Three New Devices with Unique Finishes
Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Casetify Presents the Project-CSTF: Protection from Impact Series
Japanese Artwork Sneakers
These Converse All-Star Sneakers Come in Two Styles
Horror Manga-Inspired Graphic Tees
UNIQLO and Junji Ito Join on a Special Collection of T-Shirts
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Artistic Apparel Illustrations
UNIQLO and Kenshi Yonezu Team Up to Make Creative Graphic Tees
Show-Inspired Collectible Dolls
Netflix and Mattel Introduces Squid Game Collectibles
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Fashion
sacai Honors Christopher Nolan with the Interstellar Collection
Anime-Inspired Celeb-Backed Backpack Designs
The Sprayground x Soulja Boy Collab is Playful
Anime-Inspired Esports Apparel
FURIA Unveils a Collaboration with Crunchyroll and My Hero Academia
Esports Apparel Partnerships
Team Liquid Partnered with Viz Media on Death Note Apparel Line
Anime Film-Themed Drinks
The Alley Collabs With Spy x Family to Debut Limited Drinks
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Anime Merch-Inspired Apparel
Levi's Launches a New Collection Inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers
Keiichi Tanaami Joins adidas On a Pair of its Superstars
Holiday-Edition Anime Plushies
The Godzilla and Hello Kitty Plushies from TeeTurtle are Reversible
Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear
BAPE and Alpha Industries Join on a New Collection
Manga-Inspired Mobile Device Accessories
The NARUTO x CASETiFY Collection is Fan-Focused
Lunar New Year-Inspired Mochis
Mochi Gummies Highlights Its Compatibility with Lunar New Year
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
HYPLAND Reccently Debuted Its First Retail Store in LA
Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel
UNIQLO Presents an Adorable Hello Kitty Capsule
Event-Based Metaverse Projects
Toei Animation Launches ONN'ON STUDIOS with Its First Virtual Event
Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
Mizuno Presents a Hiroshi Nagai Sneaker Series of Three Shoes
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Anime-Themed Tech Collections
CASETiFY Launches a New Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Collection
Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Streaming Service Installations
Hulu Returns to Comic-Con San Diego with its Animayhem Activation
Iconic Anime-Inspired Shoes
ASICS is Collaborating with Anime Franchise Naruto on the GEL-NYC
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations
Sanrio's Hello Kitty is Remixed in Junji Ito Artwork Styles
AI Cartoon Generators
This Tool Lets You Turn Your Photos into Cartoon Selfie with AI
AI Storytelling Platforms
Story.com Combines AI with Creativity for Limitless Possibilities
Anime-Themed Coffee Carriers
The Donguri Kyowakoku Studio Ghibli Mug Tumblers Come in Four Styles
Anime-Inspired Baseball Hats
New Era Partners with Studio Ghibli On a New Hat Collection
One-of-One Fashion Capsules
AELIZA's New Collection is Made to Celebrate Individuality
Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Taiwan Cardcaptor Sakura Pizza is Eye-Catching
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Anime-Inspired Glasses Designs
Gunnar Optiks Has Unveiled an Anime-Inspired Fall Collection
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Barbie: The Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Rapper-Starring Anime Apparel
Logic and Crunchyroll Launch a Cowboy Bebop Apparel Collection
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Anime-Themed Fashion Lines
One Piece is Working With Lacoste to Produce a New Apparel Capsule
Anime Music Hub Platforms
Spotify and Crunchyroll Work Together to Launch Anime Hub
AI-Fuelled GIF Generators
Picsart Presents its New AI GIF Tool that Creates Original Content
Anime-Inspired Mood Lights
The One Piece Monkey D. Luffy Hat is a Mood Light that Sets Ambiance
Opulent Anime Accessories
Fendi and Pokémon Go Launch a New Collection with Hiroshi Fujiwara
Comedy Show Character Figurines
Funko Pop! Introduces New Brooklyn Nine-Nine Figurines
Japanese Anime-Inspired Puddings
Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory is Serving Spirited Away Puddings
Anime-Inspired Esports Merchandise
Team BDS Announces a New My Hero Academia Partnership
Miniature Japanese Superhero Figurines
Funko's Ultraman Figure Brings a Touch of Nostalgia
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Atsushi Shindo Designs the Warm HAORI Light Series
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Anime-Inspired Mechanical Keyboard
The Redragon EISA K686 PRO SE Anime Girl has High Performance
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Anime Robot Replica Statues
A 59-foot-tall Gundam is Seen in Tokyo Bay's Yokohama Gundam Base
Re-Invented Comic Book Collections
Veve Comics Offers a New Way to read and Collect Comic Books
AI Story Developing Apps
Story Diffusion Creates Comics and Storylines Based on Your Prompts
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Space Anime-Themed Apparel
Albino & Preto Debut a New Astro Boy Collection with Tezuka Productions
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Gory Anime Trailer Launches
Netflix Introduces a Look at the Terminator Zero Trailer
AI Avatar Creation Tools
Pix Me! Transforms Your Photo into a Unique Avatar with Individuality
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Limited-Edition Halloween-Ready Capsules
AVIDLOVE Boasts Cosplay Costumes & Lingerie This Season
Hand-Drawn Animated Films
The Boy and the Heron Gets an International Release this Year
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
Toykyo and HOme Studyo Join Forces on the Blow Up Collection
Japanese Pop Culture-Themed Watches
Tissot Celebrates the Japanese UFO Robot Grendizer Show
AI Accountability Companions
Tomo Cafe Gamifies Study and Work with a Friendly Anime Face
Limited-Edition Artist-Honoring Tees
This Takashi Murakami Tee Celebrates the Latest Exhibit
Niche Subgenre Aggregators
Dark Akademia is a Curated Platform for Everything Aesthetic
Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films
Takashi Miike and Apple Presents the Midnight Film
Anime-Themed Snack Holders
The One Piece Going Merry Snack Set is a Versatile Collectible Item
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
Milestone-Honoring Music Videos
Transformers Gets a Special Anime Music Video for Anniversary
Crossover Action Adventure Series
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Naruto Join Forces