Thanks to TRUtv, you can embrace the magic and witness a group of people (a princess, goblins and a wizard) entirely devoted to the medieval period fight off the repo man on the reality show, ‘Operation Repo’. To make things even more interesting, the wizard’s car is getting repossessed and the two guys sent to do the job have to deal with the fantasy circus.
Medieval fantasy play is a huge craze and even bigger business for many people who attend medieval times fairs, dress up, immerse themselves in the atmosphere and talk “in character”. Maybe the recent ubiquity is the reason it’s not certified as crazy behavior. Grown people dressed as pirates, knights, sorcerers, wenches, and warriors, parading around to the tune of folk music? Definitely a trend, just not for me.
What's Driving This Trend
- Medieval-fantasy Play
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop immersive virtual reality experiences that allow people to fully immerse themselves in medieval-fantasy worlds.
- Reality Show Fusion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create reality shows that combine different genres, such as medieval fantasy and repo operations, to attract a unique and niche audience.
- Cosplay and Role-playing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market specialized costumes and accessories for adults engaged in cosplay and role-playing activities, catering to the growing demand in this niche market.
Who This Affects Most
- Entertainment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive entertainment experiences where participants can physically interact with medieval-fantasy characters in themed events or amusement parks.
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of fashion-forward medieval-fantasy clothing and accessories that can be worn beyond cosplay events, targeting fans of the genre and trendsetters alike.
- Television and Media
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch streaming platforms that curate and promote unconventional reality shows, appealing to specific subcultures like medieval-fantasy enthusiasts.
