# Science Fiction Sauce Dishes Rowen Japan Has Created Licensed Star Wars Soy Sauce Dishes By Joey Haar | Published 2017-02-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowen-japan References: [thedailymeal](http://www.thedailymeal.com/star-wars-soy-sauce-dishes-rowen-japan/2617) & [rowendesign.shop-pro.jp](https://rowendesign.shop-pro.jp/?pid=110630255) 'Star Wars' is more popular than it's ever been before thanks to the franchise's resurgence at the hands of [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars), and Rowen Japan's soy sauce dishes are the latest pieces of fan paraphernalia to take advantage of the science fiction series' mass appeal. The Japanese design studio's soy sauce dishes are shaped like various characters from the original run of films, using contrast between the brown sauce and white porcelain to create images. Rowen Japan is offering four different soy sauce dishes: one shaped like Darth Vader, another like R2D2, a third like C3PO, and the last like a generic [Stormtrooper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1). Ridges and valleys in the sauce dishes allow the soy sauce to pool in such a way that it creates depth in these characters' faces, contributing to the overall image. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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's Driving This Trend - **Licensed Sci-fi Merchandise:** The popularity of franchises like 'Star Wars' presents an opportunity for businesses to create licensed merchandise that appeals to fans. - **Unique Collectible Kitchenware:** Design studios can capitalize on the trend of unique and collectible kitchenware by creating dishes inspired by popular culture. - **Artistic Use of Contrast:** Businesses can explore the creative use of contrast, such as brown sauce on white porcelain, to create visually appealing products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware and Cookware:** The kitchenware and cookware industry can take advantage of the demand for unique and collectible products. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry can leverage the popularity of franchises like 'Star Wars' to create licensed products. - **Design and Art Studios:** Design and art studios can tap into the trend of artistic and visually appealing products by creating unique items inspired by pop culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md)