# Viral Cartoon Cat Sweaters Zoom Through the Day with The Nyan Cat Hoodie By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-12-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyan-cat-hoodie References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/web/do-want-nyan-cat-hoodie/) & [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/nyan-cat-hoodie/) Now you can take your favorite [animated cartoon cat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal) everywhere you go with the Nyan cat Hoodie. The [bright and colorful hoodie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel) is inspired by the [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spades-plus) video sensation, which shows a cat with a Pop-Tart body flying through space and leaving a trail of rainbow behind it while a Japanese pop song is played in the background. The sweater is adorned with a hood that has the likeness of the cats visage while the rest of it has a space design as well as a rainbow accent on the bottom. Though it may still be uncertain as to why the video became so insanely popular in the first, the cozy and cute Nyan cat hoodie is a great keepsake to commemorate a moment in pop culture history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cartoon, Cat, and Space-themed Apparel:** Opportunity for designers to create more apparel and accessories based on popular memes and fandoms using similar combinations of themes and colors. - **Viral Video-inspired Merchandise:** Opportunity for merchandisers to take advantage of popular viral videos by producing unique and quirky merchandise such as mugs, phone cases, and stickers. - **Nostalgic and Ironic Fashion Trends:** Opportunity for fashion designers to capitalize on the cyclic nature of nostalgia and irony by incorporating iconic symbols and images from past decades into modern outfits. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel Industry:** The opportunity for companies to expand their merchandise lines for fans who love to wear clothing and accessories that reflect their personal interests and fandoms. - **Merchandising Industry:** The opportunity for businesses to sell quirky and unique merchandise for niche audiences that value ironic and humorous cultural references. - **Fashion Industry:** The opportunity for designers to experiment with unconventional combinations of themes, colors, and patterns, and to leverage nostalgia and irony as powerful marketing tactics for younger audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Cat Dad Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-dad-hoodies.md) - [Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-and-sanrio.md) - [Cozy Heart Pocket Onesies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yitty-3.md) - [Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-topic-x-cinnamoroll.md) - [Conjoined Holiday Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suavitel-cuddle-crewneck.md) - [Printed Pet Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-sweater.md) - [Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-capsule-2.md) - [Festive Cartoon Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-x-peanuts-christmas-hoodie.md) - [Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin.md)