Heavy Metal and the ubiquitous feline franchise might not seem to go hand-in-hand, but the 'Kiss Hello Kitty' television show may be as surprising a hit as 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.' Set to air on the same network, The Hub, it follows four felines as they live the rockstar dream, creating anarchy in each scenario they're put into.
Produced by none-other-than Gene Simmons himself, the 'Kiss Hello Kitty' television show has a lot of potential in spite of how jarring the context may first seem. This is due in large part to Simmon's business savviness and his pension for making as many lucrative business deals as possible.
Although its debut date and target audience has yet to be announced, the 'Kiss Hello Kitty' television show already has its character designs down pat.
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The 'Kiss Hello Kitty' Cartoon is Set to be Produced by Gene Simmons
Trend Themes
1. Crossover Cartoons - The success of 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic' and 'Kiss Hello Kitty' shows a growing trend of TV shows merging different franchises to attract a wider audience.
2. Celebrity-backed Animation - Gene Simmons producing 'Kiss Hello Kitty' highlights the potential for celebrities to bring their fan bases into the animated series world, creating innovative collaborations.
3. Rockstar Animal Characters - The popularity of 'Kiss Hello Kitty' suggests a rising trend of using rockstar animal characters in cartoon shows, providing an opportunity for unique storytelling and merchandise tie-ins.
Industry Implications
1. Animation - The 'Kiss Hello Kitty' TV show and the crossover trend present a disruptive innovation opportunity in the animation industry, encouraging more collaborations and unique character concepts.
2. Entertainment - The success of combining rockstars and popular franchises in shows like 'Kiss Hello Kitty' exemplifies a disruptive innovation opportunity that can attract a wider audience and create new entertainment experiences.
3. Merchandising - With the potential popularity of 'Kiss Hello Kitty' and its rockstar animal characters, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the merchandising industry to create unique and appealing products based on cross-franchise concepts.