# Comicriffic Food Finds Mika Tsutai Makes Food Dynamic With Her Manga Food Art By Jason Soy | Published 2011-05-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manga-food-art References: [designlov](http://designlov.com/comida-de-verdade-em-quadrinhos-de-manga.html) & [mika-tsutai.cdx.jp](http://mika-tsutai.cdx.jp/) Jiminy jillickers, it's manga food art! Graphic artist Mika Tsutai has crafted these daring and eye-catching works to highlight Japanese food favorites in a different light. In this collection of manga food art, Tsutai places traditional Japanese delicacies like Udon noodles and sushi over comic panels that she herself drew. What's notable about these food pictorials is Tsutai's use of action lines to draw people's attention to the food itself rather than the images, and it makes for some hilariously dynamic and tasty results. It would actually be pretty amazing if this unique idea was adapted into dishware and plate designs. Just imagine, a Japanese restaurant where all of the food's so good, it just jumps out at you like these manga food art pics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Manga Food Art:** Opportunity to incorporate manga-inspired food art into restaurant decor and dishware designs. - **Dynamic Food Presentation:** Opportunity to use action lines and comics-inspired graphics to create visually appealing and interactive food experiences. - **Japanese Cuisine Innovation:** Opportunity to showcase traditional Japanese delicacies in a new and engaging way through manga-inspired food art. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can leverage manga food art to enhance the dining experience and create a unique atmosphere. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can explore new ways to incorporate comics-inspired elements into food-related designs. - **Consumer Products:** Manufacturers can create dishware and plate designs inspired by manga food art, targeting fans of Japanese cuisine and manga culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds-1.md) - [Comic Strip Milk Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seki-milk.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Two-Dimensional Japanese Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waku-waku.md) - [Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardcaptor-sakura-pizza.md) - [Comic Book Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-me-manga-artist-set.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Anime-Themed Cuisines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md)