# Kawaii Creature Street Art Blue The Warrior Lightens The Mood By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-the-warrior References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2012/04/13/bue-the-warrior-of-cute-graffiti/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/buethewarrior/) Blue the Warrior recently tagged a slew of buildings with cute, colorful characters that will leave most people with warm and fuzzy feelings. Street art is often political, anti-establishment or the vehicle of some existentialist message -- think Banksy -- sometimes though, it's good just to lighten the mood. One of the most appealing aspects of street art is the serendipity of it. When one goes into a museum or a gallery, one knows what to expect: art. Walking through the halls of such places, one may find something interesting, though the effect is not the same as casually strolling down a street and by chance, happening upon a slew of kawaii animal creations adorning the side of an otherwise dour and forgotten brick wall. This artwork combines two things that go very well together: spontaneity and levity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Serendipitous Street Art:** Opportunities for street artists to create unexpected and joyful experiences for passersby. - **Kawaii Animal Creations:** The rise of using cute and colorful characters in street art, offering a refreshing and lighthearted aesthetic. - **Spontaneous Art Encounters:** The demand for art installations that surprise and uplift people's moods while they navigate urban environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Incorporating kawaii elements and serendipitous experiences to redefine the street art landscape. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Creating curated art walks and street art festivals to attract visitors seeking authentic and surprising experiences. - **Social Media and Marketing:** Leveraging captivating and shareable street art to enhance brand visibility and create viral marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md) - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummies.md)