# Animated Terrorist Animals Apocalypse Meow Brings Manga To Life in Vietnam By Vincent Salera | Published 2009-03-25 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrorist-farm-animals-apocalypse-meow-brings-manga-to-life References: [cartoonbrew](http://www.cartoonbrew.com/) This video series is based on a [manga comic strip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation) with the main story taking place during the Vietnam War. The Vietnamese are portrayed as cats, with all various nations represented with different animals. As an example, Americans are Rabbits, [Vietnamese are Cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catswe) while Arabs and other middle eastern people are Camels. Judging from the trailer, this may become a huge hit; only time will tell. **Implications** - The mix of [childish themes and adult messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus) has long proven to be highly amusing. Businesses that create products that play up both adult and childish imagery will continue to be humorous and appeal to a wide target demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Childish-adult Themes:** Opportunity to create products that incorporate both adult and childish imagery, appealing to a wide target demographic. - **Animated Adaptations:** Potential for transforming manga comic strips and other media into animated series or movies, capitalizing on the popularity of the source material. - **Cultural Symbolism:** Opportunity to use animals as symbols to represent different cultures or nations, adding depth and interest to storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating unique and engaging animated content that combines childish and adult themes. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create merchandise based on animated adaptations of manga comic strips, targeting both children and adult collectors. - **Publishing:** Opportunity to explore the market for transforming manga comic strips into animated series or films, expanding the reach and appeal of the source material. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Adventure Game-Adapted Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stray-2.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Feline Meme Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-meme-material-download.md) - [Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds-1.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md) - [Animated Pop Revival Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-pups.md) - [Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofusand-1.md) - [Feline-Centric Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-kitty-big-city-game.md)