# Manga-Inspired Unisex Apparel Yohju Yamamoto & Ishimori Productions Made a Cyborg 009-Themed Line By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-02 | Updated 2018-11-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyborg-009 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/yohji-yamamoto-cyborg-009-collection) & [yohjiyamamoto.co.jp](http://www.yohjiyamamoto.co.jp/) Designer Yohji Yamamoto worked in collaboration with Ishimoro Productions on a special capsule collection that is centered around the highly celebrated [manga character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shonen-jump-store) Cyborg 009. The character was created by the late Shotaro Ishinomori and can now be seen adorning a selection of [unisex apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildside-by-yohji-yamamoto). Cyborg 009 is accompanied by additional characters such as antagonist Black Ghost. Some silhouettes include soft knitted sweaters and long-sleeve shirts to transition into the fall season. Notably, the [anime series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/initial-d-x-blackeyepatch) is meeting its 52nd anniversary soon and this latest collection is the perfect celebration of the milestone. The entire Yohji Yamamoto x Cyborg 009 collection is set to drop at all Yohji Yamamoto stockist locations beginning December 1st. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Manga-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating more collaborations between fashion designers and manga creators to tap into the popularity of manga-inspired apparel. - **Unisex Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in designing and producing more gender-neutral clothing lines that cater to a wider range of consumers. - **Capsule Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in creating limited-edition capsule collections that generate hype and exclusivity among consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the popularity of manga characters by collaborating with manga creators to produce unique and appealing apparel lines. - **Anime:** The anime industry can explore more collaborations with fashion designers to expand their brand presence and reach a wider audience through fashion merchandise. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of capsule collections by partnering with popular designers and brands to create exclusive and limited-edition product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md) - [Space Anime-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albino-and-preto-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youngla.md) - [Vibrant Anime Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yu-yu-hakusho-x-graniph.md) - [Anime Merch-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-4.md) - [Anime Anniversary Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/initial-d-x-blackeyepatch.md) - [High-Fashion Anime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-frgmt-x-pokmon-collection.md) - [Anime-Inspired Retro Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onitsuka-tiger-1.md) - [Juxtaposed Collab Elevated Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildside-by-yohji-yamamoto.md)