# Anime-Themed Crewneck Sweaters SAINT M ×××××× and Evangelion Introduce the Saint Shinji Design By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-shinji References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/evangelion-saint-m-xxxxxx-saint-shinji-sweater-release-info) SAINT M ×××××× works in collaboration with [RADIO EVA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-nature) on a new project dubbed Saint Shinji that boasts the concept that "Evangelion that blends into everyday life." The new design that is released from this is the special crewneck sweater inspired by the influence of anime. The sweater is detailed with vintage processing accents that give off the visual effect that it has been worn in. This spotlights the Shinji Ikara Evangelion Unit-01 across the front of the design. On the sleeves, there is the Spear of Longinus emblems. Finishing the rest of the design is a special phrase that is a collection from the final episode of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion series and emblems nodding to SAINT M ××××××. Image Credit: SAINT M ×××××× ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anime-inspired Fashion:** The rise of anime-inspired fashion creates opportunities for collaboration between anime studios and clothing brands. - **Vintage-inspired Clothing:** The popularity of vintage-inspired clothing presents opportunities for clothing brands to incorporate distressed designs in their collections. - **Nostalgic Graphics:** Nostalgic graphics inspired by popular anime shows can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for clothing brands to attract younger audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of anime-inspired fashion by collaborating with anime studios and creating unique designs targeting anime fans. - **Anime Industry:** The anime industry can take advantage of the trend of anime-inspired fashion by partnering with clothing brands to promote their shows and merchandise. - **Marketing Industry:** The marketing industry can utilize nostalgic graphics from popular anime shows to appeal to younger audiences and create new marketing campaigns targeting them. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graniph-1.md) - [Anime Diver Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c038-eva01.md) - [Anime-Inspired Work Harnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/support-harness.md) - [Mecha Anime-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evangelion-x-gshock-ga110eva30.md) - [Collaborative Anime Gaming Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-eva02-collection.md) - [Paranormal Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-standard-2.md) - [Mecha Anime Computer Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-x-evangelion-unit02-collection.md) - [Mecha Anime-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-c038-eva01-divers-watch-limited-edition.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md)