# Anime-Themed High-Top Sneakers The Nike SB Dunk High Sneakers Get a Banshee Design Update By Amy Duong | Published 2021-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banshee References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/gundam-nike-sb-dunk-high-unicorn-dh7717-100-release-date) [Nike SB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-cinema) introduces a new iteration of the [Dunk High sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman) model with the 'Banshee' design update. It is inspired by the Unicorn Gundam from the [anime series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-x-strictg). This is mainly translated through the special color palette that decorates the entire silhouette. The new Banshee model is made to represent the design language of the RX-0 Unicorn Gundan 02 Banshee. It was originally piloted by Marida Crus and taken over by Riddhe Marcenas in the novel afterward. The joint sneakers start off with premium black leather materials as the base foundation. This rests underneath the obsidian overlays on top and some orange piping for contrast. There are also rose gold eye stays that stand out by the tongue tab. Image Credit: Nike ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anime-themed Sneakers:** Opportunities for collaborations with popular anime franchises for sneaker collections - **Colorful Sneaker Palettes:** Innovative use of color palettes for sneaker designs inspired by pop culture can appeal to niche markets - **Premium Leather Materials:** New and unique ways of using high-quality leather materials in sneaker designs can create a luxury market ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate anime and pop culture themes into their products to appeal to younger audiences - **Entertainment:** Anime and pop culture franchises can expand their merchandise offerings into the fashion industry for greater brand exposure - **Luxury:** Incorporating premium materials into sneaker designs can open up a new market for luxury brands looking to break into the sneaker market ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-cinema.md) - [Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3.md) - [Anime-Inspired Bold Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-x-strictg.md) - [Iconic Anime-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-2.md) - [Fuzzy Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-low-abominable-snowman.md) - [Summer-Ready Bright Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-stardust-colorway.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-colorway.md)