# Anime-Inspired Alcohols Akihabara Premium Releases Cowboy Bebop-Inspired Blended Whiskeys By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2021-11-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akihabara-premium References: [natalie.mu](https://natalie.mu/comic/news/454953) & [crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/11/26-1/fancy-cowboy-bebop-blend-mashes-up-six-sakes) Akihabara Premium has released six blended whiskeys inspired by the main characters in [Cowboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchyroll-2) Bebop. Cowboy Bebop is a [science fiction anime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porco-rosso-sake-set) released in 1998. The futuristic, space-western anime follows a group of bounty hunters from the year 2071. Each whiskey's flavor profiles are inspired by the character's demeanor and character designs displayed in the anime. For example, "a peaty whiskey with smoky tones" and a "dangerous charm"' for Spike Spiegel and "a fruity white wine cask aged spirit" for Faye Valentine to represent her "mystery and femininity." Fans of the anime can pre-order the alcohols individually for 27,500 yen or in collector's sets for 41,800 yen starting November 30th. The collector's sets come with rocks glass made by traditional glassblowers at Tokyo's Tajima Glass. Image Credit: Crunchyroll, Comic Natalie ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anime-inspired Alcohols:** Alcohol companies can market their products by creating anime-inspired flavors and blending methods. - **Collectible Alcohol Sets:** Companies can increase their product sales by offering thematic collector's sets and merchandise for fans of pop culture. - **Customizable Alcohol Flavors:** Alcohol companies can target anime fans by creating customizable blends based on popular anime characters and their personalities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Anime Industry:** Anime companies can collaborate with alcohol manufacturers to create thematic alcoholic beverages based on their popular franchises. - **Alcohol Industry:** Alcohol companies can leverage the popularity of anime to create new and unique flavors that cater to a specific audience. - **Merchandising Industry:** Merchandising companies can partner with alcohol manufacturers to create collectible merchandise sets, such as themed glasses, for fans of anime-inspired alcoholic beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Branded Japanese Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumesen-shuzo-ukiyo.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Whiskey Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-spirits.md) - [Video Game-Themed Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-fantasy-xiv-whiskeys.md) - [Sake-Inspired Japanese Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onikishi.md) - [Anime Film-Themed Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alley-spy-family.md) - [Superhero Anime Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneak-energy.md) - [TV Show Replica Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushmills-prohibition-recipe.md) - [Themed Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-decanters.md) - [Japanese Floral-Themed Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-suntory.md)