# Anime Series-Themed Capsules Carnival Joins Forces with Dragon Ball Z for a Limited Edition Range By Amy Duong | Published 2018-05-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/carnival-dragon-ball-z-capsule/) & [carnivalbkk](https://www.carnivalbkk.com/blog/carnival-x-dragon-ball-z-capsule-collection-new-arrivals-27052018.html) Thai retailer Carnival works in partnership with Akira Toriyama for a collaborative capsule. Toriyama is the creator of popular anime series 'Dragon Ball Z' and the entire collection celebrates the manga. Broken down to two drops -- the first launch is a three-part series of collector's items including a limited edition bag, card, and a graphic t-shirt adorned with character motifs from the anime. The second drop is comprised of a series of apparel and accessories including hoodies, t-shirts, water bottles, caps, wristbands, and plushies. Some of the notable items from the new collaborative collection are the Carnival dragon t-shirt in black, and the hoodie that boasts the same green dragon print. All of the Carnival x Dragon Ball Z pieces will be available beginning May 27 at the [Carnival Boutique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carnival-golf-collection) sneaker store location in Thailand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anime-themed Collaborations:** Businesses should collaborate with popular anime series creators for clothing and accessories to appeal to anime fans. - **Limited-edition Collectibles:** Creating limited-edition collector's items and sets will attract consumers who are interested in exclusive and rare items. - **Character Motif Apparel:** Designing clothing and accessories with character motifs from popular anime series will appeal to fans of the series and lead to increased sales. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Retailers should partner with popular anime series creators to create special and exclusive lines of clothing and accessories that appeal to anime fans. - **Anime Industry:** Anime series creators should collaborate with clothing and accessory retailers to create exclusive lines of merchandise that promote the series and increase revenue. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion companies should produce clothing and accessories with character motifs from popular anime series to appeal to anime fans and capitalize on the growing popularity of the anime genre. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Limited Phone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-dragon-ball.md) - [Anime-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-1.md) - [Anime Franchise-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-and-crocs.md) - [Anime-Inspired Minimal Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daima-ut.md) - [Dynamic Anime Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-dragon-ball.md) - [Anime-Inspired Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonball-collection.md) - [Anime-Themed Collectible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomy-company.md) - [Anime Collaboration Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-leveling.md) - [Anime Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba.md)