# Noodle-Inspired Frozen Desserts Cold Stone Creamery Japan Created a Sweet, Stir-Fry-Inspired Treat By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-12-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-japan References: [japantimes.co.jp](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2018/12/15/food/just-like-real-yakisoba-cold-stone-look-alike-ice-cream-lot-going/) & [coldstonecreamery.co.jp](http://www.coldstonecreamery.co.jp/news/20181122/) At just six participating locations in Japan, consumers will be able to indulge in a unique [Cold Stone Creamery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-carnival-of-flavor) dessert that takes inspiration from yakisoba, or Japanese stir-fry noodles. There are countless cakes, cookies and other sweet treats that have been shaped to resemble savory dishes but this one will have specific appeal to [anime fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-japan-pokmon). The [noodle-inspired ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-hair-ice-cream) treat takes cues from the Fate/Extra Last Encore series and comes with themed merchandise. The dessert itself recreates the look of a decoratively garnished lunch or dinner meal with ingredients like green tea powder and raspberry chips, with a simple vanilla ice cream base that's enhanced with whipped cream and chestnut cream—all of which is served in a waffle cone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anime-inspired Frozen Treats:** Anime fans are drawn to unique frozen desserts that take inspiration from popular series, offering potential for collaboration between dessert brands and anime franchises. - **Savory-sweet Dessert Mashups:** The trend of creating desserts that resemble savory dishes continues to grow, providing opportunities for innovation and creativity in the dessert industry. - **Themed Merchandise Integration:** Integrating themed merchandise with food products appeals to fans and collectors, presenting opportunities for collaboration between food and entertainment industries. ### Where This Applies - **Dessert Industry:** Dessert brands can capitalize on the trend of creating anime-inspired frozen treats and savory-sweet dessert mashups to attract new customers and drive sales. - **Anime and Entertainment Industry:** Anime franchises have the opportunity to collaborate with dessert brands to create themed frozen treats and merchandise, expanding their fan base and revenue streams. - **Food and Merchandise Integration:** The integration of themed merchandise with food products presents opportunities for both the food and merchandise industries to tap into new markets and generate additional revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream Ramen Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-volcano.md) - [Cookie-Themed Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-summer-treats.md) - [Spring-Inspired Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-ice-cream-flavors.md) - [Carbonara-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bella-italia.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Regional Ice Cream Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-mcflurry.md) - [Frozen Shortcake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamistrys-strawberry-shortcake.md) - [Indulgent Ice Cream Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-ultimate-summer-menu.md) - [Burger-Style Frozen Novelties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosty-burger.md)