# Anime Character Lunch Boxes Enjoy Your Ham Sandwich with Toroto and His Friends By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totoro-and-his-friends References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/351555795969642755/bMy-Neighbor-Totoro,-lunch-box) & [en.bentoandco](http://en.bentoandco.com/) Lunch time has never been more fun than it will be when you have it with Totoro and his friends! Bento&co decorated spacious lunch boxes with the [adorable anime characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-and-uniqlo) on them in hopes of sprucing up dull lunches. The fun-loving characters from Hayao Miyazaki's animated cartoon will surely make you smile. Inside the box are [two compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playtime-lunch-box), which are great for [separating snacks from lunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyotreat-minimart). They come in different sizes so even if you have a big appetite, there's a box for you. There are several boxes to choose from, so whether you're a child or an adult, there is an option for you. So enjoy a happy lunch with Totoro and his friends with this great box, or it serves as a great gift for someone you love. The cartoon brought joy to many people and this box will do the same. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anime Character Lunch Boxes:** Opportunity for lunch box manufacturers to incorporate popular anime characters to make lunchtime more enjoyable. - **Personalized Lunch Boxes:** Potential for customization and personalization in lunch box designs to cater to individual preferences and interests. - **Nostalgic Cartoon Merchandise:** Growing market for nostalgic cartoon-themed products, such as lunch boxes, to target both children and adults. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** Food packaging companies can explore partnerships with anime studios to create branded lunch boxes that appeal to a wide audience. - **Gift and Novelty:** Opportunity for gift retailers and novelty stores to stock and promote anime character lunch boxes as unique and fun gifts. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers can tap into the demand for anime character lunch boxes by offering a wide range of options and personalized designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Tea Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-tea.md) - [Anime-Themed Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-tumblers.md) - [Anime-Inspired Extensive Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensky.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Japanese Anime-Inspired Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirited-away-puddings.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Kitchen Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoshinoya-at-home-campaign.md) - [Titanium-Made Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-lunch-boxes.md)