# Anime Couture Mashups (UPDATE) The Dragon Ball Z x HMN ALNS “Anniversary Pack” Gets a By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-x-hmn-alns-anniversary-pack References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/dragon-ball-z-x-hmn-alns-anniversary-pack/) & [humanaliens.tumblr](http://humanaliens.tumblr.com/) The Dragon Ball Z x HMN ALNS “Anniversary Pack” makes over Akira Toriyama’s famous characters. The popular [manga and anime series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonball-collection) is a nostalgic international hit that has been remixed thanks to its characters' new streetwear influenced looks. Presenting their third instalment of the Dragon Ball Z x HMN ALNS collaboration collection, Human Aliens remixes the cartoon's famed characters and dresses them in couture pieces from some of fashion's most familiar designer names. These designs make over Super Saiyajin versions of Dragon Ball Z's Goten, Trunks and Gotenks, dressing the characters in eye-catching [streetwear staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graniph-1) from the likes of Wil Fry, Raf Simons and Balamain along with a slew of other luxe labels that give the anime icons a bold new look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anime Couture Mashups:** There is a trend of remixing popular anime characters with couture fashion, creating unique mashups. - **Streetwear-influenced Anime Fashion:** The use of streetwear staples in anime fashion designs is becoming popular, appealing to a wider audience. - **Collaborations Between Fashion and Anime:** There is a trend of fashion brands collaborating with anime franchises to create limited-edition collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry professionals can explore opportunities to collaborate with anime brands and create innovative and unique designs. - **Anime:** The anime industry can embrace the trend of incorporating streetwear elements into their characters' designs to attract a broader fan base. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of streetwear-inspired anime fashion by stocking and promoting these unique collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Minimal Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daima-ut.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) - [High-Fashion Anime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-frgmt-x-pokmon-collection.md) - [Dynamic Anime Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-dragon-ball.md) - [Anime-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-1.md) - [Opulent Anime Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-4.md) - [Anime-Inspired Uniform-Style Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fira-x-wear.md) - [Anime Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba.md)