# Comforting AR Bandages Bandai's Bandages for Kids Bring Super Sentai & PreCure Characters to Life By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandages-for-kids References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2019/02/02/japanese-kids-can-get-boo-boos-treated-by-augmented-reality-kids-characters-in-bandai-d-form/) Bandages for kids are commonly printed with bold colors and loveable cartoon characters, which may make these ones from [Bandai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-vital-hero) seem like nothing out of the ordinary—yet these bandages can be paired with a smartphone to reveal [augmented reality animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-ar-experience) to make kids feel better. The Bandai bandages are available in versions that feature both Super Sentai warriors or PreCure characters that come to life in AR to offer comforting words about one's small wound. The [bandages for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-immunity-patches) ages three to six feature characters from two upcoming shows—Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger and Star Twinkle PreCure, a Japanese magical girl anime series. As an added treat for kids, the bandages provide more than just soothing words and even feature some of the voices that they will recognize from the animated TV series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Augmented Reality Bandages:** The integration of augmented reality technology in bandages presents an opportunity to enhance the healing experience for children. - **Character-themed Bandages:** The use of popular cartoon characters on bandages creates a sense of familiarity and comfort for kids during the healing process. - **Interactive Healing Products:** The development of interactive bandages that feature augmented reality animations opens up new possibilities for creating engaging and immersive healing experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the application of augmented reality technology in other medical products or devices to improve patient experience and engagement. - **Children's Entertainment:** The children's entertainment industry can collaborate with healthcare companies to develop innovative products that integrate popular characters and interactive features to aid in the healing process. - **Augmented Reality Technology:** The augmented reality technology industry can further explore the potential of AR in medical and healthcare settings, specifically targeting products for children's wellbeing and healing experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Focused First-Aid Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welly-products.md) - [Artful Bandage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-x-bandaid.md) - [Ultra-Gentle Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-bandages.md) - [Gamified Fitness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-vital-hero.md) - [Gamified Children's Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babyfirst-brand.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Kid-Friendly AR Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-patrol-stickers.md) - [Soothing Hydrogel Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogel-patch.md) - [Aloe-Infused Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-infused-bandages.md)