# Anime Disney Princesses Buzzfeed's Andrew Pena Envisions Classic Characters in a Different Style By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-disney-princess References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2015/05/06/If-Disney-Movies-Were-Anime/) & [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewpena/if-disney-movies-were-actually-anime) This series of anime Disney princesses and princes brings a bit of a cultural twist to the classic characters. Although they have been reimagined time and again over the years, this artwork could very well result in a revamped of the movies themselves in this style. After all, both children and adults enjoy anime movies -- if the success of Studio Ghibli has anything to say about it. Created by Andrew Peña of BuzzFeed, the anime Disney princess series is presented via a slide bar format so viewers can compare and contrast the original character design with this newer one. Bringing a touch of comedy to the beloved animated films, Sleeping Beauty is seen dozing with a gaping mouth and Tarzan's Jane screaming as she flies through the jungle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anime Disney Princesses:** The rise of anime-inspired interpretations of beloved characters, such as the Disney princesses, could lead to more experimentation and reimagining of classic stories. - **Cultural Reinterpretations:** The popularity of artistic interpretations that blend cultures, like the mashup of anime and Disney Princesses, may become a tool for businesses to reach a wider audience and create more diverse products. - **Humorous Remakes:** Consumers are drawn to humorous reimaginings of familiar properties, which can create new revenue streams for companies looking to revitalize older IP through these updates. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry, specifically animation studios, can use the combination of anime and classic Disney Princesses to create new products for both new and established audiences. - **Merchandising:** The popularity of mashups can be leveraged by companies in the merchandising industry to create cross-promotions and unique merchandise lines that appeal to diverse consumer interests. - **Social Media Marketing:** Social media marketing firms can use humorous remakes and mashups to reach younger and diverse audiences, creating new engagement and brand awareness opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Princess-Themed Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-glossy-lip.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enchanting-collection.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Japanese Anime-Inspired Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirited-away-puddings.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Anime-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-and-uniqlo.md)