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Anime-Inspired Churros

This Churro Ice Cream Creation From The Loop Bakery Looks Like Pikachu

— July 30, 2016 — Lifestyle
This cute churro ice cream dish is inspired by Pikachu and likely influenced by the current Pokemon Go craze. Invented by a staff member of The Loop -- a Westminster, California-based bakery that sells distinctively looped churro treats, the punny Pikachurro is a delicious dessert as well as play on words.

Although the churro ice cream creation is not currently for sale (unless high demand changes that), the custom glazed churro features distinctive Pokemon-mimicking markings with extra churros sticking out for ears. The edible loop also goes into a refreshing cup of soft serve vanilla ice cream with red and blue star-shaped sprinkles. Even though you can't enjoy this sweet snack during a PokeStop, you can view Ngoc and the Pikachurro on Instagram.
Trend Themes
1. Anime-inspired Desserts - Businesses can capitalize on popular culture trends by creating desserts that are inspired by characters from popular media, such as anime.
2. Customized Food Creations - By creating unique food creations that are not already on the market, businesses can attract customers with something new and exciting.
3. Food-as-entertainment - Combining food with entertainment, such as creating desserts that are inspired by popular TV shows or movies, can create a memorable experience for customers.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Businesses in the food and beverage industry can create unique food creations to stand out in the market and attract new customers.
2. Entertainment - In addition to creating their own intellectual property, businesses in the entertainment industry can collaborate with other industries to create unique merchandise and fan experiences, such as themed food creations inspired by popular characters.
3. Hospitality - Restaurants and cafes within the hospitality industry can take advantage of popular culture trends to create experiences for customers that go beyond just food, such as themed events and pop-up shops that intersect with entertainment.
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