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Manga-Themed Transportation

Japan's Anime-Embellished Trains

— December 3, 2008 — Autos
Japan has some of the prettiest and artistic public transportation trains I have ever seen.

The Japanese public transportation network is 12,000 miles long and some of its trains are beautifully decorated with anime, manga and cartoon characters, the creations of Japanese artists and other motifs.

For example, there are trains embellished with the cartoon Pikachu. There is also a Spiderman and a Doraemon train. You will also find a plethora of manga and anime characters.

I really wish this artistic embellishments could be done on New York City’s vast public transportation network, but I have a feeling that this scheme would not fly with the jaded NYC denizens.
Trend Themes
1. Anime-embellished Transportation - Opportunity for transportation companies to collaborate with artists and incorporate anime and manga designs into their vehicles to attract new demographics and create a unique travel experience.
2. Creative Public Transportation - Opportunity for urban planners and city transportation authorities to explore creative themes and artistic embellishments on public transportation networks as a means to enhance passenger experience and promote cultural expression.
3. Artistic Branding in Transportation - Opportunity for marketing and branding agencies to partner with transportation companies to create eye-catching designs and graphics that reflect popular art and entertainment trends, giving the brands a unique identity and increased visibility.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Opportunity for transportation companies to differentiate themselves and attract passengers by incorporating artistically embellished designs inspired by anime, manga, and popular culture.
2. Art and Entertainment - Opportunity for artists and creators to collaborate with transportation companies to showcase their work on public transportation, reaching a wide audience and promoting their art to potential customers.
3. Tourism and Travel - Opportunity for travel agencies and tour operators to tap into the growing interest in anime and manga by offering themed tours and itineraries that include rides on anime-embellished trains as a unique attraction for tourists.
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