At just six participating locations in Japan, consumers will be able to indulge in a unique Cold Stone Creamery dessert that takes inspiration from yakisoba, or Japanese stir-fry noodles.
There are countless cakes, cookies and other sweet treats that have been shaped to resemble savory dishes but this one will have specific appeal to anime fans. The noodle-inspired ice cream treat takes cues from the Fate/Extra Last Encore series and comes with themed merchandise.
The dessert itself recreates the look of a decoratively garnished lunch or dinner meal with ingredients like green tea powder and raspberry chips, with a simple vanilla ice cream base that's enhanced with whipped cream and chestnut cream—all of which is served in a waffle cone.
Noodle-Inspired Frozen Desserts
Cold Stone Creamery Japan Created a Sweet, Stir-Fry-Inspired Treat
Trend Themes
1. Anime-inspired Frozen Treats - Anime fans are drawn to unique frozen desserts that take inspiration from popular series, offering potential for collaboration between dessert brands and anime franchises.
2. Savory-sweet Dessert Mashups - The trend of creating desserts that resemble savory dishes continues to grow, providing opportunities for innovation and creativity in the dessert industry.
3. Themed Merchandise Integration - Integrating themed merchandise with food products appeals to fans and collectors, presenting opportunities for collaboration between food and entertainment industries.
Industry Implications
1. Dessert Industry - Dessert brands can capitalize on the trend of creating anime-inspired frozen treats and savory-sweet dessert mashups to attract new customers and drive sales.
2. Anime and Entertainment Industry - Anime franchises have the opportunity to collaborate with dessert brands to create themed frozen treats and merchandise, expanding their fan base and revenue streams.
3. Food and Merchandise Integration - The integration of themed merchandise with food products presents opportunities for both the food and merchandise industries to tap into new markets and generate additional revenue.