# Comforting Tissue Boxes The 'Talking Animal Ears Tissue Dispenser' Offers Soothing Phrases By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-animal-ears-tissue-dispenser References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/talking-animal-ears-tissue-dispenser-kleenex-interactive/) & [japantrendshop](https://www.japantrendshop.com/talking-animal-ears-tissue-dispenser-p-4520.html) Tissue brand Nepia and [Takara](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punirunes) Tomy Arts collaborated on the Talking Animal Ears Tissue Dispenser, which transforms an ordinary tissue box into a comforting companion for when one is feeling ill. The tissue box accessory takes the form of a pair of animal ears, available in either a [rabbit or weasel style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearcloud-x-miffy), that boasts the ability to slot into the top part of a tissue package. As well as adding a decorative component to the design of the tissue box, the accessory adds an interactive element to the product, as the ears offer [words of comfort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads) to those who need support and healing during sickness. Some of the most well-known products from Nepia are its tissue boxes featuring the faces of animal companions, which perfectly match the look of this fun new accessory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Tissue Accessories:** Opportunity for tissue brands to collaborate with technology companies and create interactive accessories that provide emotional support and comfort. - **Augmented Decorative Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for packaging companies to incorporate augmented reality or decorative elements that enhance the user experience and bring joy to everyday products. - **Emotional Wellness Enhancements:** Opportunity for brands to develop products that combine functionality with emotional support, addressing the growing consumer demand for wellness and self-care. ### Where This Applies - **Tissue Brands:** Tissue brands can explore new collaborations and features that provide emotional comfort to customers, adding value to their products. - **Technology Companies:** Technology companies can partner with tissue brands to create innovative accessories that integrate technology and provide a personalized, comforting experience for users. - **Packaging Companies:** Packaging companies can embrace augmented reality and decorative design elements to transform everyday products like tissue boxes into interactive and engaging experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Tissue Box Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-cover.md) - [Playful Medical Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoobree-nebulizer.md) - [Rice Straw Tissue Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-size-tissue-box.md) - [Soothing Sustainable Bamboo Tissues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-balsam-tissues.md) - [Designer Tissue Box Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotties-and-house-home.md) - [Posture-Improving Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funbaruzu.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Heated Posture Correction Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funbaruzu-warmers.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md)