# Cult-Favorite Anime-Themed Streetwear Lines The BAPE x Dragon Ball Returned for Fall/Winter 2019 By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-12-27 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-dragon-ball References: [highsnobiety](https://highsnobiety.com/p/bape-dragon-ball-super-broly-release-date-price/#slide-3) & [bape](https://bape.com/brory/) After the success of the inaugural [BAPE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki) x Dragon Ball Super: Broly collection, the two entities join forces for yet another range that is scheduled to drop on Saturday, December 28th on BAPE’s e-commerce store. The pieces in the Fall/Winter 2019 drop include basic silhouettes – from t-shirts and crewnecks to hoodies. Each garment is co-branded and showcases a playful graphic that nods to the anime’s characters, as well as the streetwear company’s Baby Milo. The clothing is offered in subdued colors. The BAPE x Dragon Ball Super: Broly collection for the Fall/Winter 2019 season is yet another example of how streetwear brands channel the aesthetic of cult-favorite anime series and films to delight their customer base. Image Credit: BAPE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cult-favorite Anime-themed Streetwear:** The rise of anime-inspired streetwear collaborations presents an opportunity for fashion brands to tap into a passionate and loyal fanbase. - **Co-branded Apparel Collections:** Collaborative clothing lines between established brands and popular franchises offer an innovative way to cross-promote and reach new audiences. - **Playful Graphics in Fashion:** The incorporation of playful anime-inspired graphics in streetwear designs showcases the potential for unique and eye-catching visual storytelling in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can leverage the popularity of anime-themed streetwear to attract younger consumers and boost sales. - **Entertainment and Media:** Collaborations between anime franchises and fashion brands provide new avenues for promoting and monetizing popular animated series and films. - **Graphic Design and Illustration:** The demand for visually engaging graphics in streetwear presents opportunities for graphic designers and illustrators to create compelling artwork in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Limited Phone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-dragon-ball.md) - [Anime Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba.md) - [Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-with-people.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graniph-1.md) - [Anime-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-1.md) - [Vibrant Anime Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yu-yu-hakusho-x-graniph.md) - [K-Pop Playful Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-stray-kids.md)