# Anime Character Cafes The Sanrio Character Ranking Awards Cafe Celebrates the Best Cartoons By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-06-25 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-character-ranking References: [gizmodiva](http://gizmodiva.com/gastronomy/sanrio-character-ranking-award-cafe-tokyo.php) & [wahutimes](http://wahutimes.com/sanrio-character-ranking-2014-omoharacafe) Have you ever come up with a definitive [Sanrio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypebeans-1) character ranking? Now you don't have to, with the opening of the [Sanrio Character Ranking Award Café](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-cafe) in Tokyo. The pop-up café was launched to commemorate the Sanrio Character Ranking Award, which is an annual poll that runs every year in order to determine the Japanese cartoon character that comes out on top. The pop-up café just opened in Harajuku’s Omohara Station and it will feature over 100 Sanrio characters, grouped into five different divisions. Everything at the café from its decor to the [food, beverages and merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-hello-kitty) is of course, Sanrio-themed. The pop-up will be open for just a short period of time from June 28th to July 31st this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pop-up Cafes:** Utilize the concept of pop-up cafes to create unique experiences based on specific themes or events. - **Character Ranking Polls:** Take advantage of character ranking polls to engage fans and generate excitement around a brand or franchise. - **Themed Merchandise:** Tap into the popularity of themed merchandise to create additional revenue streams and further enhance customer experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can create pop-up cafes to attract customers and offer unique dining experiences based on different themes. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage character ranking polls to generate buzz, engage fans, and shape marketing strategies around popular characters. - **Retail:** The retail industry can capitalize on the demand for themed merchandise by partnering with popular franchises or creating their own branded products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animated Fish Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangyodon-theme-cafe.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Cafe Overhauls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypebeans-1.md) - [Chibi Cartoon-Inspired Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sega-2.md) - [Collaborative Animation Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-x-sanrio.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Kitchen Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoshinoya-at-home-campaign.md) - [Anime Pop-Up Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-pop-up-cafe.md) - [Cartoonish Custard Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-x-pastel.md) - [Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-cafe.md) - [80s Animated Film Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koriko-cafe.md)