# Superhuman Adaptation Memes The VIA Agency Japanese Schoolgirl Interpretations Are Surreal By Jordy E | Published 2013-04-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/via-agency References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/dragon-ball-mem-lives-on) & [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/dragon-ball-mem-lives-on) These VIA Agency images come of the Portland-based marketing and advertising firm. The company put together these [surreal snapshots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork) in the image of Japenese schoolgirls who performed superhuman acts, mimicking sets seen in cartoon shows like Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z. Judi Cutrone, a VIA Agency representative, put together this project as a thank you to the sources of inspiration that they based this series on. A central figure is placed in the middle of a semi-circle in the pictures. Several individuals then jut out on each side, making it appear as if magical powers are at work. One of the photos features Carl Kasell, an NPR newscaster and member of the show 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Superhuman Adaptation Memes:** Creating surreal and fantastical images of people performing superhuman acts, inspired by popular cartoon shows like Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z. - **Japanese Schoolgirl Interpretations:** Transforming images of Japanese schoolgirls into powerful and awe-inspiring figures with magical abilities. - **Surreal Snapshots:** Using photography to capture and depict imaginative scenes where individuals appear to possess supernatural powers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marketing and Advertising:** Exploring creative ways to incorporate surreal and fantastical elements into advertising campaigns and brand promotions. - **Photography:** Developing innovative techniques and concepts to create visually captivating and otherworldly images. - **Cartoon and Anime Merchandise:** Capitalizing on the popularity of animated shows like Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z by incorporating elements of magical abilities into merchandise and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese-Inspired Seltzer Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unusual-your-usual-campaign.md) - [Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-home-campaign.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [AI-Embracing Asian Cuisine Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-madness-whats-with-bob.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md) - [Unique AI-Generated Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-mobile.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Playful Billboard Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamies-treats.md) - [Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-vs-ki.md)