# Anime-Inspired Sneaker Series Yu-Gi-Oh! and adidas Join Forces on a New Collection of Shoes By Amy Duong | Published 2022-09-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yugioh-and-adidas References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/9/yu-gi-oh-adidas-collection-adi2000-h06423-release-date) & [adidas](https://adidas.com/) Yu-Gi-Oh! and [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants) are the latest duo to work in collaboration and it delivers a range of footwear options that are inspired by the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. These themed launches are no stranger to adidas and this time, it takes its ADI2000 as the base foundation of the shoe. There are two new looks of the shoe and it is joined by two new colorways of the Repotossage slide. The four-part collection feature Yugi Mutou or Seto Kaiba and their summons of the Blue Eyes White Dragon and Dark Magician respectively. The sneakers are made from a white leather material at the base of the shoe and detailed with either light blue or lavender details with graphics of their summons on the lateral side of the sneaker. Image Credit: adidas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anime-inspired Sneaker Collections:** Collaborations between anime franchises and fashion brands can lead to unique and highly sought-after sneaker collections. - **Nostalgia-inspired Fashion:** Fashion companies can leverage people's nostalgia for beloved childhood franchises to create popular and profitable products. - **Personalized Design on Shoes:** Shoe companies can create customized designs featuring beloved characters or franchises, appealing to a passionate and dedicated fanbase. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can capitalize on the continued popularity of anime franchises to create unique and sought-after products. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can explore collaborations with fashion brands to extend brand awareness and generate new revenue streams. - **Footwear:** By incorporating popular franchises and beloved characters into their designs, shoe brands can create novelty products that appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Duel-Ready Sneaker Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-95-qs-ygo.md) - [Anime Franchise-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-and-crocs.md) - [Anime-Inspired Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-2.md) - [Wizardly Sneaker Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-harry-potter.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Iconic Anime-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-2.md) - [Flame-Themed Retro Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flames-collection.md) - [Villain-Centric Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8.md) - [Anime-Inspired Perforated Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demon-slayer-and-crocs.md)