# Anime Monster Pancakes Denny's Japan Now Offers Tasty Pokemon Pancakes for Kids By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-04-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-pancakes References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/04/03/dennys-japan-introduces-pokenomnomnom/) & [dennys.jp](http://www.dennys.jp/dny/campaign/campaign.html) As it seems the [popularity of Pokémon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-and-pokmon) is still going strong, Denny's Japan recently introduced a line of Pokémon pancakes to its menu. A Pokémon-themed menu of course wouldn't be complete without [Pikachu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikachu-promo-cards) and Denny's delivers with an adorable pancake shaped just like the Pocket Monster's head. A lot of the first Pokémon fans are now in their 20s and hopefully they won't be too disheartened by the fact that the Denny's Pokémon pancakes are only available to elementary school-age kids. Since the pancakes were released on April 1st, so it's easy to think that this might be part of an April Fool's hoax, but Denny's also has a Pokémon campaign on at the moment that helps to prove just how real it is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - 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 - **Pokemon-themed Food:** Opportunity to create and market food products inspired by popular anime and gaming franchises. - **Child-centric Menus:** Potential for restaurants to develop menus specifically tailored to children, incorporating popular characters and themes. - **Cross-promotion Campaigns:** Chance for brands to collaborate with popular franchises to create limited-time products and promotions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can introduce themed food items to attract customers and generate buzz. - **Entertainment Industry:** Companies can create partnerships with popular franchises to cross-promote their products and increase consumer engagement. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop licensed products inspired by popular anime and gaming franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime Monster Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-ginza-cozy-corner.md) - [Anime-Themed Cafe Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-cafe.md) - [Anime Character Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-pikachu-donut.md) - [Seasonal Anime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-pokmon-menu-items.md) - [Celebratory Anime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-donuts.md) - [Monstrous Anime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-pokmon.md) - [Seasonal Anime Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-pokmon-donuts.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)