# Anime Restaurant Meals McDonald's is Inviting Manga Fans into the Real World of WcDonald's By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-02-22 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds References: [ca.finance.yahoo](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/welcome-wcdonalds-mcdonalds-brings-anime-142200814.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFgHA8zaalfhLldw7vmPlJzu7s0XNtpFJxr_EXAI-0oOzl_aGuqPmo_TValV85acRSAxMIcp1gH39_Swh4cTsxZfTheZro0U8jC0_Y8CNCGuv1BsSGDVbSI3GhVNqg3NhBNH6mFVK8RqxqPRZwuhywhw0RyPrlsJlpjTN7Syvkct) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com/ca/en-ca/newsroom/article/Welcome-to-WcDonald-s--McDonald-s-Brings-Anime-Fans-----Favourite-Fictional-Restaurant-to-Life-.html)  WcDonald's, anime fans' favorite fictional restaurant, inspired [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds-1) to bring the restaurant to real life with a new savory chili sauce, manga-inspired packaging and original episodic shorts. In more than 30 markets around the world, McDonald's is inviting [anime and manga lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naruto-menu) to immerse themselves in an authentic, multi-sensory experience of WcDonald's. The all-new, limited-time Savory Chili WcDonald's [Sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-meals-campaign) combines ginger, garlic and soy with an extra kick from chili flakes, and it naturally pairs well with an order of 10-piece "WcNuggets" and other side menu items. In collaboration with Japanese manga artist and illustrator Acky Bright, McDonald's is treating fans to custom WcDonald's packaging featuring the WcDonald's Crew, also depicted in weekly digital manga drops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 22% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Manga-inspired Packaging:** Incorporating custom manga artwork on packaging can enhance brand loyalty and drive engagement among anime fans. - **Savory Chili Sauce Innovation:** Developing unique chili sauces with innovative flavor profiles can attract new customers and create buzz in the food industry. - **Multi-sensory Restaurant Experiences:** Creating immersive dining experiences that appeal to different senses can differentiate brands and attract diverse customer segments. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on unique sauce flavors and packaging designs to appeal to niche markets and spark consumer interest. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising industries can explore collaboration opportunities with artists to create compelling visual narratives and enhance brand storytelling. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** The hospitality and entertainment sectors can innovate by offering multi-sensory experiences that blend fantasy elements with real-world interactions to engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Garlic Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-grade-garlic-sauce.md) - [Celebratory Manga QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-evangelion-burgers.md) - [Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikis-delivery-service.md) - [Mythical Fast-Food Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-myth-wukong-menu.md) - [90s-Inspired Anime QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-and-pokmon.md) - [Anime-Inspired QSR Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-5.md) - [Anime QSR Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Show QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-x-stranger-things.md)