# Anime Eyewear Shops 'Animegane' Sells Eyewear Collections Inspired by Animated Series By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-07-14 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-eyewear References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/07/12/animegane-worlds-first-anime-eyewear-store-opens-in-akihabara/) & [animegane.jp](https://animegane.jp/index.html) 'Animegane' is a new destination in Tokyo, Japan, for anime eyewear that offers a wide selection of glasses inspired by popular animated series. The [limited-edition anime eyewear collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-suit-gundam-1) available through Animegane include spectacles that match those worn by characters in series like 'Fate/stay night,' 'Boruto' and 'Maho Girls Pretty Cure!' The special eyewear pieces are sold with [collectible storage cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakamoto-days) and cleansing cloths that boast anime character designs on them. As well as selling a variety of models in its brick-and-mortar shop, Animegane also offers an online selection of goods for those who cannot make it to the physical store location in Japan. The keepsake eyewear pieces offer a novel way for fans of different series to purchase practical accessories rather than novelty keepsakes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anime Eyewear Collections:** The rise of anime-inspired eyewear collections presents opportunities for collaborations between eyewear brands and anime franchises. - **Limited-edition Eyewear:** The popularity of limited-edition anime eyewear opens up possibilities for brands to create exclusive and collectible eyewear lines. - **Online Anime Eyewear Market:** The emergence of online platforms for anime eyewear allows businesses to tap into a global market of anime enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eyewear:** Eyewear brands can capitalize on the demand for anime-inspired designs to create unique and stylish glasses for fans. - **Anime Merchandise:** Anime franchises can explore partnerships with eyewear retailers to expand their merchandise offerings and reach a wider audience. - **E-commerce:** The online anime eyewear market provides opportunities for e-commerce platforms and online retailers to cater to the growing demand for anime-inspired products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonball-collection.md) - [Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypland1.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Glasses Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owndays.md) - [Streaming Comfort Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jins-home.md) - [Anime Store-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakamoto-days.md) - [Anime-Inspired Tea Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-tea.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graniph-1.md) - [Anime Sport Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchyroll-x-adidas.md) - [Modern Chic Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-retail.md)