# Crustacean Phone Cases This Japanese Phone Case is Shaped Like a Giant Isopod of the Sea By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-12-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-phone-case References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/12/20/new-iphone-case-looks-like-sea-monster-swallowed-your-phone/) & [nlab.itmedia.co.jp](http://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1312/18/news061.html) This strange Japanese phone case is shaped like a giant isopod, a real creature of the sea. Just as it is implied in the name of the crustacean, the case is quite large as well. The shell-shaped isopod phone case is made from silicon and is available for iPhone 5/5s models for about $30. The case itself adds quite a bit of bulk to the tiny smartphone, but it may be [creepy enough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify) to [deter people from stealing your cellphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case). The phone case is a whitish color and when you hold this [giant sea creature phone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divevolk-seatouch-4-max-platinum) up to your ear, hopefully people won't be fooled into thinking your head is being attacked by some scary creature of the sea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Giant Isopod Phone Cases:** The trend of creating phone cases shaped like giant isopods presents an opportunity for the phone accessory industry to tap into unique and eye-catching designs. - **Novelty Phone Cases:** The trend of using unusual shapes and materials for phone cases opens up innovative possibilities in the phone accessories market, allowing for standout and customizable options. - **Protective Phone Cases:** The trend of designing phone cases with bulky and attention-grabbing features provides an opportunity for the phone accessory industry to cater to consumers who prioritize phone protection and distinctive aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Phone Accessory:** The phone accessory industry can leverage the trend of unique and attention-grabbing phone cases to offer consumers a wide range of innovative designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the trend of novelty phone cases to enhance the visual appeal and personalization options of smartphones, creating a more engaging user experience. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can collaborate with phone case manufacturers to capitalize on the trend of protective and stylish phone cases, offering consumers fashionable yet functional accessories for their smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Geta-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bailey-hikawa.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Hit Show-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-x-casetify.md) - [Scent-Encapsulated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-scent-phone-case.md) - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [Gothic Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-revival.md) - [Ketchup Packet Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-phone-case.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md)