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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Celebratory Anime Shoes
The Sailor Moon Footwear from Mayla Has Ornate Aesthetics
Plush Anime Monster Toys
Pokémon Squishmallows are Arriving in Several Styles This Spring
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
Anime-Inspired Sneaker Collaborations
Reebok Launches a 'Hunter x Hunter' Sneaker Collection
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
AI Nail Art
Nail Designs AI Offers a Creative Way To Experiment With Beauty
Stunning Artist-Led Fashion Collections
catchoo Launched an Artistic Fashion Capsule with a Pop-up
Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones
These Conceptual Gundam Headphones by Kostas Dakanalis are Flexible
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Anime Film-Inspired Whimsical Fashion
Levi's Launches a Special Princess Mononoke Collection
Anime-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Zion Williamson Presents the Latest Naruto X Air Jordan 37
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Retail Anime Partnerships
BoxLunch and Crunchyroll Launched a New Series of Anime Merchandise
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Anime-Themed Luxury Fashion
Jimmy Choo Releases a Sailor Moon-Inspired Capsule Collection
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Classic Anime-Inspired Eyewear
These Washin Studio Ghibli-Inspired Glasses Come in Two Styles
Anime-Inspired Collaboration Capsules
mastermind JAPAN and Tokyo Revengers Launch Special Capsule
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Anime-Style Cartoon Apparel
The Disney x Tommy Collab Fuses Preppy Styles & Manga Influences
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
3D-Printed Gaming Console Docks
The Holoprops Japanese Cloud Dock Has an Ethereal Design
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
Cold Weather Anime Blankets
The Pokémon Fluff Blanket Comes in Three Styles
Anime-Inspired QSR Deals
McDonald's is Debuting a New Collaboration with Hello Kitty and Yu-Gi-Oh!
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Anime-Themed Apparel Collections
Team Liquid Launches a New 'Naruto'-Themed Apparel Collection
Cult Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
UNIQLO UT's Collaborates with the Jujutsu Kaisen Anime
AI Fashion Weeks
AIFW Explores Digitally-Powered Collections & the Future of Fashion
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'
Anime Pop-Up Cafés
Chainsaw Man is Getting a Pop-Up Café with Cute-Themed Dishes and Merchandise
Anime-Inspired Straw Shoes
Vans Celebrates the One Piece Film with the One Piece x Vans Authentic
Anime-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
100 Thieves Presents a Pokémon Collection of Apparel
Classic Anime-Inspired Fashion
Loewe Announces Another Studio Ghibli-Themed Collaboration
Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Sekisai 'CO-BREATHING OBJECTS' Range is Ultra-Modern
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
Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions
The Hot Topic x Cinnamoroll Collection is Officially Licensed
New Wave-Inspired Fashion Collections
ALYX and END. Debut the Neon Capsule at Milan Fashion Week
Japanese Culture-Inspired Homeware
Nigo‘s HUMAN MADE is Launching a Range of Home Hoods
Anime Restaurant Meals
McDonald's is Inviting Manga Fans into the Real World of WcDonald's
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Anime-Inspired Makeup Products
The Miracle Romance Shining Moon Powder Has a Bejeweled Case
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
Esports Apparel Partnerships
Team Liquid Partnered with Viz Media on Death Note Apparel Line
Digital Art-Inspired Timepieces
Hublot and Takashi Marakami Join Forces on a Capsule of Watches
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Fashion
sacai Honors Christopher Nolan with the Interstellar Collection
Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects
Junji Ito Launches Realistic Human Flesh Objects Inspired by Tomie
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
Retro Car-Inspired Computer Mouse
Camshop Honors the Iconic Manga Series Initial D with a Mouse
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
Anime-Inspired Graphic Apparel
100 Thieves Launches a Anime-Inspired JUJUTSU KAISEN Collection
Anime-Inspired Wearable Collections
Akedo Releases Limited-Edition ‘Team Rocket’ Collection
Diverse African Doll Collections
Disney Presents the Upcoming CreativeSoul Doll Collection
Anime-Themed Casual Shirts
UNIQLO to Launch its Second SPY x FAMILY Collection on November 25
Manga-Style Exhibitions
Hisashi Eguchi Debuts First-Ever Solo Exhibition NO MANNER
Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear
BAPE and Alpha Industries Join on a New Collection
Gaming-Inspired Anime Figures
FuzzFeet Studio Unveil Figures of Vegeta and Goku Playing Games
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
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Superhero Anime Energy Drinks
Sneak Energy Debuted an Energy Drink Inspired by Popular Anime
Anime-Inspired Extensive Capsules
Studio Ghibli Joins Ensky to Create a Series of Collectibles
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
Mizuno Presents a Hiroshi Nagai Sneaker Series of Three Shoes
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
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Customizable Vinyl Toys
Makeship Launches New Vinyl Figures Collection for Content Creators
Anime-Themed Basketball Shoes
BAIT and 'Astro Boy' Transform Two Reebok Basketball Silhouettes
Y2K-Inspired Vibrant Art Exhibitions
New Balance Presents the Jerry Haha CHERRY Exhibition
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
AI Storytelling Platforms
Story.com Combines AI with Creativity for Limitless Possibilities
Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switch Small Invader is Self-Referential
Toy Collectible Conventions
DesignerCon's New Convention is Set to Open on November 18
Retro Anime Streaming Launches
The Iconic Berserk Anime is Launching to Netflix Platforms
Anime-Inspired Baseball Hats
New Era Partners with Studio Ghibli On a New Hat Collection
Life-Sized Robot Concierges
Singapore's First Ever Manga Library Features a Robot Concierge
Playful Intergalactic Graphic Streetwear
Lorenz Presents its New Graphic Capsule for FW23
Affordable Manga Subscriptions
VIZ Manga Releases Simultaneously With Japan at $2 Monthly
One-of-One Fashion Capsules
AELIZA's New Collection is Made to Celebrate Individuality
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Accessible Streamed Retro Animes
Viz Media Makes Some of the Most Iconic Animes Accessible
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Anime-Inspired Graphic Garments
UNIQLO UT Launches the 'History of Dragon Ball' Collection
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Anime Museum Clothing Lines
These Ghibli Museum T-Shirts Celebrate the Studio's Films
Japanese-Inspired Sculptureal Lighting
AOAO Design the Wonder Things Inspired by ikigai and bosei
Anime Creature-Inspired Exhibition
Pokémon Crafts Exhibition Is Showcased in Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Nostalgic Sci-Fi Toys
Playmates Launched a Series of Retro 'Star Trek' Figurines for Adults
AI-Fuelled GIF Generators
Picsart Presents its New AI GIF Tool that Creates Original Content
Nostalgic Fall Elevated Outerwear
Engineered Garments Presents its New FW23 Collection
Opulent Anime Accessories
Fendi and Pokémon Go Launch a New Collection with Hiroshi Fujiwara
Anime-Inspired Esports Merchandise
Team BDS Announces a New My Hero Academia Partnership
Sailor Origin-Story Mangas
Eye Lit Popeye Dives into the Story of the Iconic Sailor Character
Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Atsushi Shindo Designs the Warm HAORI Light Series
Anticipated Japanese Animated Films
Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki Present Kimi-Tachi Wa Da
Anime-Style Dating Games
Studio Sai Announces a Release Date for its Anime-Style Dating Sim
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Re-Invented Comic Book Collections
Veve Comics Offers a New Way to read and Collect Comic Books
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Jerry Haha Launches an Exhibition with New Balance in Hong Kong
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Anime-Inspired Theme Parks
Ghibli Park Commemorates Studio Ghibli’s Beloved Animations
Hand-Drawn Animated Films
The Boy and the Heron Gets an International Release this Year
Anime Franchise Film Festivals
KGIDS and Fathom Events Announces the Studio Ghibli Fest
Anime-Themed Sake Cans
Moyashimon Has Collaborated with ICHI-GO-CAN to Launch Special Sake Cans
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
Digital AI-Generated Art
Picsart's New SketchAI App is Transforming Images into Digital Artwork
Hexagonal Connectable Collectibles
Nano Pods House Licensed Characters from Pop Culture
Anime Robot Replica Statues
A 59-foot-tall Gundam is Seen in Tokyo Bay's Yokohama Gundam Base
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
Toykyo and HOme Studyo Join Forces on the Blow Up Collection
Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films
Takashi Miike and Apple Presents the Midnight Film
Cultural Heritage-Themed Exhibitions
nendo sees Kyoto Displays Artful Pieces of Japanese Craft
Exclusive Anime-Themed Collectibles
Crunchyroll Launches Kagaya Funko Pop from Demon Slayer
Collaborative Ceramic Collectables
Infinite Archies and En Iwamura Designs a Set of Ceramics
Stop-Motion Animated Clay Series
Netflix is Announcing the New Pokémon Concierge Series
Regional Art Debuts
Takashi Murakami Presents at a New Gallery in the UAE
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Tomokazu Matsuyama Unveils 'Episodes Far From Home' Exhibition
Collaboration Floral Artwork Timepieces
Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Watches are Playful
Brush-Painted Cat Commercials
Studio Ghibli Assists in the New Nisshin Seifun Group Commercial
Animated Multimedia Manga Project
Bandai Namco is Working on the New Sand Land Development
Streetwear-Informed Collectible Dolls
Supreme Unveils a Closer Look at its Momoko Doll