# Life-Size Anime Japanese Doll Obsession By Demonica | Published 2007-11-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-size-anime-dolls References: [collectiondx](http://www.collectiondx.com/) Shibuya & Akihabara in Japan are a veritable smorgasbord of anime goodness at every turn. At AsoBitCity in Akihabara, there is no exception to the rule. Robots, [action figures, dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/younghee-doll)...ah the dolls. How about a 5 foot rendition of your favorite [anime heroine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-x-sailor-moon)? For $4,900 you can get Rei Ayanami, a lovely girl with short blue hair measuring 158cm. Asuka Langley, a redheaded lass in pigtails is priced at $4,000 and measures 154cm. Both figures feature joints for the elbows, knees, and the neck so that the figures may be posed. [Neon Genesis Evangelion fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evangelion-x-gshock-ga110eva30), rejoice! Other models included Chi, a cute little cow-eared character from the anime Chobits, and Ruri from Nadesico. As if anime couldn't get any *more* expensive! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Life-size Anime Dolls:** Opportunity for the creation of life-size anime dolls that cater to the obsession of anime enthusiasts. - **Anime Merchandise Market:** Growing demand for anime merchandise presents opportunities for businesses to capitalize on this trend by offering a wide range of products. - **Customizable Anime Collectibles:** The trend of customizable anime collectibles allows enthusiasts to personalize their favorite characters, opening up innovation opportunities for companies in the customization industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can tap into the market of life-size anime dolls and create high-quality, poseable figures. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the growing demand for anime merchandise by providing a convenient online marketplace for enthusiasts. - **3D Printing:** The trend of customizable anime collectibles presents a disruptive opportunity for 3D printing companies to offer personalized figurines with intricate details. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large Animated-Themed Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilith.md) - [Anime-Themed Wi-Fi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-genesis-evangelion-wifi-router.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Anime Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaminginspired-anime-figures.md) - [Anime-Inspired Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-rei.md) - [Sensorial Anime Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz.md) - [Anime-Inspired Handmade Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-entertainment.md) - [Anime-Inspired Work Harnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/support-harness.md) - [Anime-Inspired Huggable Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-bandai-1.md) - [Mecha Anime Computer Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-x-evangelion-unit02-collection.md)