Hot, sexy Pokeman! Hot, sexy Pikachu girls. If you’re following @Pikachu on Twitter, chances are it’s not one of these sweet young things. But don’t despair. These girls don’t seem to mind dressing up like a Pokemon character to exhibit their undying affection for all things Pokeman.
For background, Pikachu is said to be the most recognizable character from Nintendo's Pokemon media franchise. Pokemon is "the second most successful and lucrative video game-based media franchise in the world," according to Wikipedia; the most successful is Nintendo's Mario.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Anime Cosplay
- Opportunity for companies to capitalize on increased interest and demand for anime cosplay costumes and accessories.
- Sexy Characterization
- Opportunity for companies to create and promote more risque and adult-themed merchandise for popular anime franchises.
- Social Media Influencers
- Opportunity for companies to collaborate with social media influencers to promote and market their anime-related products and services.
Where This Applies
- Cosplay Fashion
- Increasing demand for anime cosplay costumes and accessories presents opportunities for growth and innovation in the cosplay fashion industry.
- Anime Merchandise
- Rising interest in adult-themed merchandise for popular anime franchises presents opportunities for innovation and disruption in the anime merchandise industry.
- Social Media Marketing
- Collaborating with anime social media influencers presents opportunities for businesses to tap into their large and engaged fan bases, and effectively market their products and services.
