# Cross-Dressing Princess Cartoons Haruki Godo's 'Costume Swap' has Disney Characters Trade Clothes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-09-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costume-swap References: [crystallynnxox.tumblr](http://crystallynnxox.tumblr.com/post/60893921453/princessesfanarts-costume-swap) & [godohelp.deviantart](http://godohelp.deviantart.com/gallery/45764264) The 'Costume Swap' series by Haruki Godo depicts heroines from animated films new and old, but they are not presented as they usually are in fan-created art. Instead of illustrating these female [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1) characters in their most iconic outfits, this Disney princess art series shows them in the costumes of their male counterparts. Godo is a Japanese artist who goes by the handle 'godohelp' on DeviantArt. The 'Costume Swap' series consists of nine illustrations, although there are many more characters that will hopefully be added to this adorable series. So far, the series depicts characters like Megara in Hercules' Greek tunic, Jasmine in Aladdin's princely robes and Belle in the Beast's formal attire. It is truly refreshing to see the [Disney princesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-glossy-lip) wearing something other than a dress for a change. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gender-bending Cartoons:** There's an opportunity to create imaginative gender-bending cartoons with characters swapping outfits. - **Diversity in Animation:** Promoting diversity in mainstream animation through innovative variations on traditional female characters could be a disruptive opportunity. - **Crossover Fan Art:** Finding new ways to create original crossover fan art will continue to be a trend, with artists taking a creative spin on stories with different and often unexpected costumes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** With the potential to create inclusive and imaginative animated shows, the entertainment industry could see growth in gender-bending animation content. - **Design:** Opportunities for creatives to reimagine classic characters in new ways serves as a chance for innovative costume design. - **Merchandising:** With the 'Costume Swap' series' unique take on classic characters, there are possibilities for growth in merchandising and product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-doll-1.md)