# Fast Food Anime Commercials Taco Bell's Fry Force is an Animated Ad Devoted to Nacho Fries By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-07-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-force References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/414939/Taco-Bell-Releases-Action-Packed-Anime-Commercial-To-Spotlight-Its-Nacho-Fries/) Inspired by Japanese robot anime, [Taco Bell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-aardvark-nacho-fries) created a short commercial by the name of Fry Force that tells the story of a character's brother who gets taken by monsters who love Nacho Fries. To avenge her brother, the character assembles her very own Fry Force and the one-minute commercial even comes with its own plot twist—it's been her brother who has been controlling the fry-loving monsters all along. The commercial brings awareness to Taco Bell's $5 Nacho Fries box and the all-new Loaded Taco Fries. The influence of [anime style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naruto-menu) and characters is on the rise in North America and its recognizable look is being worked into everything from marketing campaigns to physical products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anime-style Commercials:** Companies can create anime-style commercials to appeal to younger audiences and stand out from competitors. - **Anime-inspired Marketing:** Incorporating anime-inspired elements in marketing campaigns can attract attention and drive sales among fans of the genre. - **Anime-themed Products:** Creating anime-themed products can tap into a growing market of consumers who enjoy the style and aesthetic of Japanese animation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food companies can leverage anime-inspired marketing strategies to promote their products and attract younger demographics. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore anime-style commercials and products to tap into fans of the genre and expand their fanbase. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can invest in anime-inspired products to cater to a growing market of consumers who enjoy the aesthetic of Japanese animation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds-1.md) - [Collaboration Creamy Spiced Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-aardvark-nacho-fries.md) - [Nacho-Flavor Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-nacho-fries-burrito.md) - [Canada-Exclusive Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-nacho-fries.md) - [Loaded Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truff-nacho-fries.md) - [Anime QSR Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-1.md) - [Spicy Sauced Chicken Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliente-cantina-chicken-nacho-fries.md) - [Spicy Steak Nacho Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-steak-jalapeo-nacho-fries.md)