# Whimiscal Japanese Pop Duos Charan-Po-Rantan Offers Unique Theatrical Music and Performances By M | Published 2015-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-pop References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2015/10/30/japanese-pop-music-girl-group.html) & [wsj](http://www.wsj.com/articles/two-japanese-sisters-a-stuffed-pig-and-an-accordion-1445906571) The Charan-Po-Rantan music group consists of two sisters performing Japanese pop in ultra avant-garde performances featuring bright costumes, [stuffed animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan) and accordions to add elements of whimsy to the group's aesthetic. The sound matches the group's unconventional aesthetic with a mixture of influences that heavily contrast one another. The band opts for a circus meets cabaret aesthetic complete with Victorian gowns, sky-high fascinators topped with foliage and birds and array of candy. The lead singer even carries around and performs holding a large stuffed pink pig for added effect. The playful look of the a group matches the [folksy yet poppy sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-new-sound) of the music they create. Charan-Po-Rantan often performs shows and features music videos on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-pups) that show off the band's Japanese artistry and unique personality of the two sisters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Avant-garde Aesthetic:** An opportunity for fashion and costume designers to create more playful and whimsical outfits with contrasting elements, reminiscent of the Charan-Po-Rantan duo's circus meets cabaret look. - **Folk Pop Fusion:** There is an opportunity for music artists to create a unique blend of folk and pop music that heavily contrasts like Charan-Po-Rantan's music. - **Theatrical Performances:** An opportunity for theater designers and artists to create more whimsical and unconventional performances that feature elements like stuffed animals and bright costumes to create a similar aesthetic as Charan-Po-Rantan's shows. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could capitalize on the whimsical and playful aesthetic of Charan-Po-Rantan's costumes and create similar styles, using contrasting elements like Victorian gowns and sky-high fascinators topped with foliage and birds. - **Music:** The music industry could capitalize on the Charan-Po-Rantan's unique blend of folk and pop music to create a fusion of different genres with contrasting elements. - **Theater:** The theater industry could capitalize on the whimsical and playful elements seen in Charan-Po-Rantan's performances to create unconventional shows featuring stuffed animals and bright costumes to entertain audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monchhichi.md) - [Playful Tokyo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-popups.md) - [Delightfully Playful Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Dynamic Rhythm Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crypt-of-the-necrodancer.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [AI-Powered Virtual Idols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-oraclechan.md) - [VTuber Music Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mori-calliope.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md)