# Anime Animal Breakfasts This Homemade Pancakes are Shaped Like Magical Woodland Creature Totoro By M | Published 2015-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-pancake References: [iamafoodblog](http://iamafoodblog.com/sunday-brunch-buttermilk-totoro-pancakes-and-bacon/) & [iamafoodblog](http://iamafoodblog.com) Fans of the [anime woodland spirit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-milk-harbour-mont-blanc) Totoro will get a kick out of this adorable homemade [pancakes shaped like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluey-frozen-pancakes) the magical creature. Rather than designing the pancakes in the pan, these hot cakes are cut out after cooking making the process a little less stressful and more enjoyable. Making pancakes into various shapes and sizes can be difficult -- especially when you're working under the pressure of a heated stove. These Totoro pancakes by I Am a Food Blog are made using a handmade batter poured into circles that are then punched out into round rabbit shapes using a cookie cutter. Two eyes are added using leftover pancake and [melted chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choc-chips-pancakes) is use to emulate the animal's fur. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shaped Pancakes:** There is an opportunity for innovative designs and techniques to create shaped pancakes for a visually appealing and enjoyable breakfast experience. - **Anime-inspired Food:** Creating food inspired by anime characters opens up possibilities for unique and creative culinary creations. - **Handmade Batter:** Developing a homemade batter that is easy to work with and allows for cutting shapes after cooking can simplify the pancake making process. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new ways to enhance breakfast experiences through creative pancake designs and anime-inspired food. - **Artisanal Baking:** Artisanal bakers can tap into the trend of shaped pancakes to offer unique, handcrafted breakfast options. - **Anime Merchandise:** The anime merchandise industry can find opportunities to create pancake-making tools and kits that cater to fans of anime-inspired breakfasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Tea Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-tea.md) - [Animation Studio Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-cookbook.md) - [Whimsical Anime-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totoro-furniture-collection.md) - [Ready-to-Mix Mochi Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-mochi-pancake-mix.md) - [Anime Monster Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-ginza-cozy-corner.md) - [80s Animated Film Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koriko-cafe.md) - [Japanese-Style Savory Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-pancake.md) - [Anime-Themed Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-tumblers.md) - [Whimsy Animation-Informed Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totoro-furniture.md)