# Urban Anime Clothing This Dragon Ball Z Streetwear Collection Features Classic Anime Characters By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-streetwear-collaboration References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/09/03/dragon-ball-z-xlarge-capsule-collection/) & [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/9/dragon-ball-z-x-xlarge-collection) This Dragon Ball Z streetwear collection draws inspiration from beloved anime characters -- reinvented with stylish and simplistic design details. There aren't many television franchises that are as beloved worldwide as Dragon Ball Z is and with the resurgence of the franchise, its popularity is at an all-time high. Japanese streetwear brand 'XLARGE' collaborates with the cartoon franchise and is set to release a [capsule collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-leveling) of [graphic t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gbl). The name of the collection refers to a brand that is prevalent in the animated series, the "Capsule Corporation." This shirt collection celebrates two very notable characters from the show -- Gohan in his 'great ape' form and the famed villain Frieza who is depicted in his final form. The Dragon Ball Z streetwear collection allows the generation that grew up with the show to represent their fandom with style and is a revival of nostalgic pop culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anime Streetwear Fashion:** There is an opportunity for clothing brands to create streetwear collections inspired by popular anime like Dragon Ball Z. - **Pop Culture Nostalgia:** Brands can tap into the nostalgia of consumers by creating products that reference beloved pop culture franchises from their childhood. - **Animated Collaborations:** Collaborations between clothing brands and animated franchises provide opportunities for cross-promotion and product development. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate anime-inspired designs into their collections to target a niche audience of anime fans. - **Entertainment:** Animated franchises like Dragon Ball Z can collaborate with clothing brands to expand their reach and promote merchandise sales. - **Retail:** Retail stores can capitalize on the popularity of anime by stocking streetwear collections that appeal to fans of the genre. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Anime Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yu-yu-hakusho-x-graniph.md) - [Anime-Inspired Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonball-collection.md) - [Anime-Inspired Limited Phone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-dragon-ball.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Anime-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-1.md) - [Dynamic Anime Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-dragon-ball.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graniph-1.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)