# Anime Superhero Squads This Avengers Mash-Up Turns the Pokemon into a Superhero Team By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avengers-mashup References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/05/21/Avengermon-Super-Powered-Pocket-Monsters/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/artist/Moysche-Designs) Even given the fact that the Avengers movie is over two years old, Avengers mash-ups are still abound. This one combines two very different things to create a mash-up that is cool, cute and funny. By combining the world famous [Pokemon series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-japan-pokmon) with the newly famous [Marvel Avengers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains), you get something timely and iconic. In this image, we see the Pokemon take on the roles that suit them best. Pikachu uses his thunder and lightning to take on the mantle of Thor, Charmander uses fire to become Iron Man and Squirtle uses his blue color to become the Captain. It's a clever use of both franchises all rolled up into one image, but what's curious is that the [Pokemon trainer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-pokmon) in the image is Nick Fury, but takes no cues from Ash Ketchum in the series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Franchise Mash-ups:** Creating new and unique concepts by combining two or more popular franchises into one. - **Iconic Synergy:** Bringing together iconic characters or brands to create a new and exciting product or experience. - **Timely Relevance:** Utilizing current trends or popular franchises to capture consumer interest and attention. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Experimenting with franchise mash-ups to create new content for TV, movies, or video games. - **Merchandising:** Capitalizing on iconic synergy to create new and diverse merchandise products for consumers. - **Marketing:** Leveraging timely relevance to develop marketing campaigns through strategic partnerships and collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Anime Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba.md) - [Anime-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-thieves-5.md) - [Anime-Themed Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-2.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md) - [Indian-Inspired Cartoon Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-go-1.md) - [Plush Anime Monster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-squishmallows.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpop-3.md) - [High-Fashion Anime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-frgmt-x-pokmon-collection.md)