# Sensual Anime Sculptures Lady Butterfly by Aiko Nakagawa Beautifies Fairies By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-butterfly References: [arrestedmotion](http://arrestedmotion.com/2011/02/releases-aiko-lady-butterfly-sculpture/#more-98577) & [ladyaiko](http://www.ladyaiko.com/blog/) Aiko Nakagawa's 'Lady Butterfly' is a sculpture that'll make most fantasy enthusiasts drool. The piece is a [fairylike insect human hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll) that's incredibly sensual. The sexy female has wings on her back, a [butterfly mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterflies-edition) on her face and a long, curvy tail. It's got a bit of an [anime quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-series) mixed with a pixie appeal that's wonderful to look at. According to Aiko Nakagawa, the Lady Butterfly is nearly complete. Check out some of its progress in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Sensual Anime Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a new market for sensual anime sculptures by combining elements of fantasy and sensuality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing sensual anime sculptures into the art sculpture industry to attract a new and diverse audience. - **Fantasy Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating sensual anime sculptures into the fantasy merchandise industry to offer unique and visually appealing products. - **Anime Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the anime collectibles industry by introducing sensual anime sculptures that cater to a wider range of collector interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Reflective Public Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Afro-Futuristic Marble Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Japanese Craftsmanship-Inspired Sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakajimaya-crossing.md)