# Cartoon Sushi Creations These Bento Boxes are Filled with Adorable Edible Cartoon Characters By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-cartoon References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/06/18/bento-art/) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/omgiri/) After a trip to Japan and Hong Kong, Mike Kravanis was inspired to use sushi ingredients to create edible cartoon characters. With intricate designs and clever details, Kravanis' characters look almost too good to eat. Kravanis' edible cartoon characters draw inspiration from the Japanese practice of decorating bento boxes, also known as 'Decoben.' Using seaweed, rice and other edible ingredients, Kravanis manages to create incredibly detailed characters. His creations cover everything from [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidslife) princesses to popular characters from animated cartoons. Some of his latest creations are drawn from the recent [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-with-pixar-series) film, 'Inside Out.' Kravanis' shares his aesthetically pleasing edible art on social media and thus far he has has garnered an impressive following on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi) and Tumblr. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Edible Art:** The trend of creating intricate edible designs using food ingredients presents opportunities for innovative culinary experiences. - **Decoben:** The Japanese practice of decorating bento boxes offers opportunities for creative food presentation and customization. - **Social Media Food Sharing:** The growing popularity of sharing aesthetically pleasing food creations on social media platforms creates opportunities for food-related businesses to reach a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Culinary Arts:** The culinary arts industry can explore innovative techniques and designs using edible ingredients to create unique dining experiences. - **Food Presentation:** Food presentation industry can cater to the demand for creative and visually appealing ways to present meals, snacks, and bento boxes. - **Social Media Marketing:** The rise of social media platforms as a popular medium for sharing food creations creates opportunities for food-related businesses to leverage and promote their products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink Sushi Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Sushi Boat Blocked Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set.md) - [Chef-Made Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erewhon-1.md) - [Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-makunouchi-bento.md) - [Animation Studio Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-cookbook.md) - [Sushi-Themed Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-feeder-tray.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyobodo-fiume.md) - [Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardcaptor-sakura-pizza.md)