# Dangerous Rain Weapons Samurai Umbrellas Defend Against Rain By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samurai-umbrellas References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/japanfan/b625/) Many men do not like carrying around [umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-duckhead), but that is about to change with the Samurai Umbrella. For everyone who ever wanted to be a Jedi, this umbrella is a dream come true. It comes with a nylon sheath and a plastic handle. It also slings across your back like a true [Samurai sword](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirasagi-knife). Samurai Umbrellas will surely make [rainy days](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days) more fun. **Implications** - Consumers are looking to inject a bit of danger into their items. While weapons have a negative connotation, the glorification of swords and guns remain as attractive imagery due to its association with being badass. Brands have been integrating these themes in a more friendly manner so that consumers haven products that give them the satisfaction of practicality and the sensation of danger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dangerous-theme Products:** There is a growing trend of consumers seeking items that inject a bit of danger, allowing brands to integrate dangerous themes in a more friendly manner. - **Practical-danger Sensation:** Consumers are looking for products that provide the satisfaction of practicality and the sensation of danger, opening up opportunities for brands to create innovative items that cater to this desire. - **Glorification of Weapons:** The glorification of swords and guns as attractive imagery is enticing consumers, prompting brands to incorporate these themes in their products in a non-threatening way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can leverage the trend of dangerous-theme products by developing innovative and practical items that incorporate elements of danger. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory companies have the opportunity to cater to the practical-danger sensation trend by creating accessories like umbrellas that provide a sense of danger while being functional. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the glorification of weapons trend by designing home products that incorporate elements of swords and guns in a non-threatening manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Samurai-Inspired Dynamic Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randoseru.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Specialized Knife Campaiggns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musashi-japan.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md)