# TV-Themed Anime Posters These Anime Art Pieces Remix Original Images of Popular Shows By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-posters References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/379137/Cute-Illustrated-Anime-Inspired-Versions-Of-Popular-TV-Series-Posters/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/shibatoarts) Illustrator Toshib Bagde created a series of anime posters that mimic popular television shows. Each of the posters represents a dark, dangerous or mysterious TV series which is given a slightly altered aura through the use of anime art. The posters add a playful and lighthearted approach to eerie shows such as Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad by giving each character and setting an [animated persona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series). Each poster perfectly portrays shows with undeniable similarities including color and text. While the original posters of these shows feature a grim and rugged appearance, these anime posters are more playful. Each of these wide-eyed anime posters boasts a child-friendly illustration even though their inspirations are actually much more appropriate for adult viewers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animated Adaptations of TV Shows:** There is a growing trend towards using anime art to create whimsical and playful adaptations of dark and heavy TV shows. - **Anime Art in Pop Culture:** Using anime art in posters, merchandise and other media reflects the cultural significance of the art form beyond Japan. - **Subversion of Dark Themes:** By using anime art to create playful adaptations of otherwise eerie TV shows, artists are subverting the original themes and making them approachable to a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can use anime art to create merchandise, posters and other adaptations of popular TV shows to appeal to a wider audience. - **Art and Design:** The growing trend of anime art in pop culture and its unique visual style creates opportunities for artists and designers to create original content and explore new ideas. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Anime art can be used in marketing campaigns to connect with younger generations who value authenticity and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demon Slayer Paint kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Demon-Slayer-Paint-Kit.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Anime-Inspired Tea Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-tea.md) - [Anime QSR Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Glasses Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animeinspired-glasses.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md)