# Manga-Inspired Art Wall Projects nana-nana, Akira & Kosuke Kawamura Boast a Collaborative Exhibit By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-07-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-wall-projects References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nana-nana-akira-art-wall-kosuke-kawamura-exhibition/#slide-5) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nanananaofficial/?utm_source=ig_embed) As far as art wall projects go, this exhibition by Tokyo-based accessory brand nana-nana, cult-favorite 1988 film Akira, and artist Kosuke Kawamura is quite mesmerizing as it brings a number of industries together. The Japanese cartoon presence has been strong within the streetwear industry and during this event in Los Angeles — which is simply dubbed the 'AKIRA ART WALL PROJECT' and which will run until July 15th, the fusion reaches a height. nana-nana presents a series of PVC bags that have been adorned with the characters of the movie. Moreover, the exhibition can be considered a publicity boost for Akira, as the storyline is receiving "both a live-action adaptation with creator Katsuhiro Otomo as well as its own anime series." Photo Credits: Highsnobiety/ [Thomas Welch](https://www.instagram.com/thomas_welch/?hl=en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Manga-fashion Collaboration:** A trend towards partnerships between fashion and popular Japanese anime/manga culture, creating unique and striking pieces of clothing and accessories. - **Pop-culture Art Installations:** A trend towards incorporating popular culture references in traditional art installations to create immersive and interactive experiences for visitors and fans alike. - **Cartoon-inspired Exhibition Advertising:** A trend towards using iconic cartoon characters and storylines to promote exhibitions, showing that modern media and art can easily coexist and enhance each other's impact. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories Industry:** By collaborating with anime/manga properties to produce unique collections, accessory brands can increase their appeal to younger and more diverse buyers and broaden their offerings. - **Fine Arts Industry:** By incorporating pop-culture references in traditional fine art installations, artists and curators can attract and engage new audiences, while adding new layers to the works themselves. - **Entertainment Industry:** By using popular cartoon characters and storylines to promote exhibitions and other events, entertainment companies can expand their reach and appeal to new demographics outside their core fanbase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Anime Sport Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchyroll-x-adidas.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypland1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graniph-1.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md)