# Musical Bento Boxes 'Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento' is a Japanese-Inspired CD Gift Set By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manzuko-the-ghostly-bento References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/32188/) & [theghostlystore](http://theghostlystore.com/products/manzoku-the-ghostly-bento) 'Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento' is a Japanese-inspired [bento box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaja-beauty-bento) that comes equipped with two CDs, a tie and a set of chopsticks. The idea for this strange gift set was to embrace Japan's traditions of "quality, service and design" which are "values that Ghostly has always cherished." Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento is a treat for many of your senses -- tactile, aural and visual. The interesting gift set is actually in celebration of the [record label's 100th release](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-box-set) and can be sent out to all diehard Ghostly International fans for the mere price of $100. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Music-inspired Merchandise:** Brands can create unique merchandise offerings by incorporating music into their products, such as bento boxes that come equipped with CDs. - **Multisensory Gift Sets:** Opportunities exist for brands to create gift sets that appeal to multiple senses, such as the Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento which appeals to tactile, aural, and visual senses. - **Celebratory Product Launches:** Brands can create unique, celebratory product launches to commemorate milestones, like the Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento which was created to celebrate Ghostly International’s 100th release. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Industry:** The music industry can create new revenue streams by partnering with other industries, such as the culinary industry to create innovative products like the Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento. - **Gift Industry:** The gift industry can incorporate experiential and multisensory elements into their offerings, like the Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento, to create unique and memorable gifts for consumers. - **Culinary Industry:** The culinary industry can partner with other industries, such as the music industry, to create innovative and unique products like the Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento which incorporates a bento box, chopsticks, and CDs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-makunouchi-bento.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyobodo-fiume.md) - [Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-jot.md) - [Portable Vegan Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bento-box.md) - [Collaborative Bento-Style Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onthego-meal-kit.md) - [Treat Yourself Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-yourself-box.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Summer-Themed Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bokksus-summer-collection.md) - [Affordable Lunch Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-bento.md)