# J-Pop Donut Collaborations The Mrs. Green Apple x Mister Donut Collab is Arriving in Japan By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrs-green-apple-x-mister-donut References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2026/07/13/mister-donut-becomes-mrs-donut-for-sweet-new-mrs-green-apple-collaboration/)  The Mrs. Green Apple x [Mister Donut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-collaboration) collab has been announced as a new partnership between the J-pop group and the donut brand that pays homage to the group's Ringo Jam fan club's 10th anniversary. The collection boasts three donuts including the Mrs. Donut Original, Mrs. Donut [Custard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-charms-jackhammer) & Ringo Jam and the Mrs. Donut [Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-strawberry-pistachio-cream-sandwich) & Custard. The range also features the Golden × Churro Mrs. Favourite Doughnut Parfait to work well for consumers seeking out something different. The Mrs. Green Apple x Mister Donut collab is also arriving alongside special packaging and will see the background music playlist in-store spotlighting Mrs. Green Apple during the promotional period. The entire collection will be available at Mister Donut locations starting August 7, 2026. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Music-themed Desserts:** Artist-branded sweets create collectible, sensory fan experiences that merge fandom rituals with limited-time food discovery. - **Fan Club Retail Drops:** Anniversary-linked menu launches give brands a way to turn loyal communities into high-traffic retail audiences through exclusivity and nostalgia. - **Soundtracked Store Campaigns:** In-store playlists tied to entertainment partnerships transform quick-service environments into immersive promotional spaces that deepen emotional brand recall. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Limited-edition celebrity collaborations provide fast-food and bakery chains with fresh traffic drivers beyond conventional seasonal menu innovation. - **Music Entertainment:** Food partnerships extend artist brands into everyday consumer moments, opening new revenue and engagement channels outside concerts and merchandise. - **Packaged Food Marketing:** Collectible packaging connected to pop culture moments elevates ordinary treats into shareable fan artifacts with higher perceived value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Character Collab Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sesame-street-x-sanrio.md) - [Floral Springtime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-flowers-donuts.md) - [Collaborative Cookie Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-girl-scouts.md) - [Graphic Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-donut-x-uniqlo.md) - [Collaborative Chocolate Brand Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-x-godiva-donuts.md) - [Seasonal Anime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-pokmon-donuts.md) - [Indulgent Floral Donut Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-mochitto.md) - [Celebration-Themed Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parlor-doughnuts.md) - [Regional Special-Edition Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-premium-nagoya-series.md)