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With cult popularity comes a need to cash in on the anime franchise. While one may think Eiichiro Oda’sOne Pieceand Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutoare the most merchandisable series, that isn’t the case. Although both series have their fair share of unique merch, there’s another series franchise that takes the cake with its over $102 billion net worth.
From cards and collectibles to apparel and decor,Pokémonhas the highest-selling merchandise. Apart from its growing fanbase and viewership, the franchise is soaring heights with its business ventures. However, Oda and Kishimoto’s magnum opus aren’t too far behind with their brand collaborations and merchandise releases.
Pokémon is the most merchandisable anime with its unique and diverse collectibles
Pokémonis one of the iconic anime that is integral to ’90s kids and their childhood. While the franchise started as a game concept, its popularity peaked with the anime’s run in 1997. Moreover, it is also one of thehighest-grossing franchiseswith an estimated net worth of $102 billion in merchandise revenue alone. However, its popularity goes beyond the amusement parks and themed cafes.
While it is a known fact that the franchise is a global phenomenon, its popularity goes beyond the cliche. This holds especially true with theversatility and diversityin collaboration. From kitchenware and decor to clothing and collectibles,Pokémonhas a variety of merchandise to offer. A perfect example of this is the slowpoke bean bag chair.
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Besides that, it is one of thelongest-running seriesthat has surpassed Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus. WhilePokémonis one of the highest-grossing anime franchises, others aren’t too far behind in terms of their brand collaborations and merchandise releases. This includes Eiichiro Oda and Masashi Kishimoto’s series with their merchandise releases.
One PieceandNarutoaren’t too far behind when it comes to merchandise releases
The growing popularity ofEiichiro Oda‘s magnum opusOne Piecegoes beyond the binary of his series. From amusement parks to themed cafes, Oda’s brainchild has garnered worldwide recognition. The series continues to influence people. Apart from its record-breaking sales, theseries has partneredwith several luxury brands for its merchandise and limited collectibles.
Furthermore, the seriescollaboration with Lacostetook the merchandise game up a notch. While Steve Aoki’s collection featured outfits inspired by the show, Lacoste’s apparel featured Oda’s illustration which took it to another level. While this isn’t uncommon considering the series’ popularity Oda hinted at the collaboration way early in his manga.
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Besides that, Masashi Kishimoto’s seriesNaruto’scollaborationwith Crocs launched unique and quirky footwear. The designs drew inspiration from the character’s costumes and symbolism in the series. To say the least, the collection isn’t a run-of-the-mill merchandise to begin with. Moreover, the series has previously collaborated with brands like Uniqlo, ONLY, and Fashion brand GU.
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All in all, the three series feature some of the most unique collectibles from the show. From jewelry and decor to clothing and footwear, the designs and concepts behind the merchandise are truly innovative and novel. While some merchandise is collectible, others are a must-have for every fan out there. Regardless of that the limited collections of these series are truly unique and worth investing the money on.
Naruto, One Piece, andPokémonare available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
Anime Writer
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
