# Anime-Inspired Onigiri Snacks The 7-Eleven Japan Poke Ball Snacks Come in Three Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-11-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poke-ball-snacks References: [comicbook](https://comicbook.com/anime/news/pokemon-anime-seven-eleven-poke-ball/) & [7-eleven](https://7-eleven.com)  These 7-Eleven Japan Poke Ball snacks have been shown off as a new food item for avid [Pokémon fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-japan-pokmon) to pick up when looking to satiate their hunger in a decidedly fun manner. The [onigiri snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-onigiri-purse) come in three options to choose from, which are each modeled after a different style of Poke Ball. This includes a traditional Poke Ball an Ultra Ball and a Great Ball. The standard Poke Ball is crafted with pepper rice, a teriyaki sausage patty and garlic mayo, while the Great Ball has chicken rice with mushrooms wrapped in omelette rice and the Ultra Ball has rice, tonkatsu, pieces of hard-boiled eggs and ramen broth. The 7-Eleven Japan Poke Ball snacks are arriving at participating locations in Japan on November 18, 2022 and will priced under $1.50 each. Image Credit: 7-Eleven ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Anime-inspired Snacks:** Opportunities to create a line of snacks inspired by popular anime themes could be developed for a global market. - **Nostalgic Food Packaging:** There may be an opportunity to experiment with designing more food products with nostalgic themes to appeal to customers' emotions. - **Interactive Digital Food Platforms:** Digital platforms that engage customers, with interactive features, can be designed to supplement food sales and generate more revenue for the business. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Snack Industry:** Opportunities exist for both established and innovative companies to introduce new food products targeting consumers who associate food with entertainment. - **Anime and Manga Industry:** Partnerships between food companies and anime/manga intellectual property owners could lead to exciting marketing campaigns and product integrations. - **Retail Industry:** Retail businesses could leverage consumers' nostalgia for gaming and anime characters to drive sales and engagement by crafting unique in-store experiences or limited edition merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-poke-ball-pizza.md) - [Anime-Themed Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oisix-x-pokmon-meal-kits.md) - [Anime Anniversary Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-milk-harbour-mont-blanc.md) - [Monstrous Anime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-pokmon.md) - [Cheesy Anime-Inspired Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfish-pokmon-crackers.md) - [Anime Monster Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-ginza-cozy-corner.md) - [Monstrous Anime Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-x-pokmon.md) - [Seasonal Anime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-pokmon-donuts.md) - [Celebratory Anime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-donuts.md)