# Gruesome Manga Cafes Tokyo Ghoul Cafe Mimics Dishes from the Pages of the Tokyo Ghoul Anime By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-12 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-ghoul-cafe References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/05/12/tokyo-ghoul-anime-cafe-opening-in-tokyo-to-the-joy-of-ghoulish-gourmands/) & [the-guest](http://the-guest.com/tokyoghoul_ikebukuro/) After Tokyo Ghoul was launched as a manga, it became an anime and now it is getting its own movie—as well as a dedicated [Tokyo Ghoul Cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-tokyo-gourmet) in Japan to further the popularity of the franchise. Fans of the franchise will be drawn to the cafe for a variety of reasons, including that it will feature costumes and art from the new film. But most of all, fans will enjoy sampling a variety of food and drinks that take direct inspiration from dishes from the manga. Items on the menu at the Tokyo Ghoul Cafe include Kaneki’s One-Eyed Curry, Hinami’s Hamburger Steak and even an eyeball-inspired cheesecake dessert. Anime cafes are incredibly popular in Japan, but they often feature cute cartoon characters and treats that are far less gruesome-looking than what's served at the Tokyo Ghoul Cafe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Manga-inspired Cafes:** Opportunity for business professionals to create cafes that showcase dishes inspired by popular manga franchises, attracting fans and boosting the popularity of the brand. - **Anime Tourism:** Business professionals can explore the potential of creating tourist attractions, such as dedicated cafes, based on popular anime and manga franchises to cater to a growing fanbase of enthusiasts. - **Themed Food and Beverage Experiences:** There is an opportunity for business professionals to develop unique culinary experiences that capture the essence of beloved manga and anime series, tapping into the fandom culture and attracting a niche market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of manga and anime franchises by investing in themed cafes and attractions, creating an immersive experience for fans and generating additional revenue streams. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the concept of themed cafes and restaurants as a way to attract specific target markets, such as anime and manga enthusiasts, and offer unique dining experiences to differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage businesses can partner with popular manga and anime franchises to develop exclusive menu items and limited-edition collaborations, capitalizing on the fan base and creating buzzworthy offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Themed Cuisines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [80s Animated Film Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koriko-cafe.md) - [Travel-Themed Anime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-cafe-pokmon.md) - [Anime-Themed Cafe Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-cafe.md) - [Anime Restaurant Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds.md) - [Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-cafe.md) - [Anime-Themed Cafe Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-cafe.md) - [Seasonal Anime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-pokmon-menu-items.md)