Erika Arakaki
Born and raised in the Bay Area, U.S.A, I was fascinated by the different social and purchasing behaviors between Japanese and American consumers. I studied communication for undergrad and international marketing for my graduate studies. My professional background is in bilingual recruitment and Japanese-English translation.
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In this series, Gen Z analysts analyze Gen Z’s behavioral data. For the 13th installment, we welcome editorial team at Sucle. We use data from VALUES & Sucle & real Gen Z opinion to reflect on 2023 trends, like participatory exhibits, seasonal events, creative experiences, MBTI and BeReal., to study the needs of Gen Z.
Among works aired starting fall 2023, “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End" has received lots of attention. Popular since it’s April 2020 serialization, it has received praise and won the 14th Manga Award and 25th Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize. We analyze the reasons for its success and attributes of users showing interest.
What happened to the top trend of 2023? How will it evolve in 2024? [Threads]
Meta launched Threads in July 2023 as a potential X (formerly Twitter) successor, but interest waned. However, user numbers are rising, possibly due to traffic from Instagram, showing a resurgence. We'll examine its usage trends in January 2024 and predict the future of Threads.
Many manufacturers are developing BEVs (battery electric vehicles). At first, most were sedans, but SUVs have been gaining popularity. BEV SUVs are often sold by luxury car manufacturers. We will investigate the Lexus RZ, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and Jaguar I-PACE, and analyze the size of their target segments and personas.
Z世代の集客に挑む！ドリンクに特化したマクドナルドの新店舗『CosMc’s』とは | 海外トレンドに見るビジネスの種（2024年1月）
海外からやってくるトレンドが多い中、現地メディアの記事に日々目を通すのはなかなか難しいもの。そこでマナミナでは、アメリカ出身の著者が、海外メディアの情報をもとに世界のトレンドをピックアップしてご紹介します。今回は、マクドナルドの新スピンオフブランドとして話題の「CosMc’s」を紹介します。
Following the popularity of “SHEIN,” the Chinese e-commerce company “Temu” continues to grow its recognition. It began its service in Japan in July 2023, but what kind of people are Temu’s first users? We will research the actual usage surrounding the website and app while comparing it with that of SHEIN.
Many think “most people use both X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.” There are users who can only be reached through certain platforms. Using app activation data, we researched how many and what kind of users can be reached exclusively through each app and analyzed which users are most likely to purchase via ads, etc.
BeReal. is a new social media app that has recently become popular among Gen Z. What kind of app is it, and who are its users? We investigated its usage by comparing it with existing social media apps.
BYD's compact electric vehicle the "Dolphin": Initial consumer reactions and its interest group
EV company BYD entered the Japan following Tesla. On Sep. 20, 2023, it launched its second EV in Japan, the Dolphin. It is relatively affordable at 3.63 million yen and is gaining attention for functionality. We researched visitors to the BYD Dolphin web page to see consumers’ initial reaction and the interest group.
貯金よりも今を楽しみたい！Z世代が実践する「ソフトセービング」や「Y2K」ブームなど...海外トレンドに見るビジネスの種（2023年12月）
海外からやってくるトレンドが多い中、現地メディアの記事に日々目を通すのはなかなか難しいもの。そこでマナミナでは、アメリカ出身の著者が、海外メディアの情報をもとに世界のトレンドをピックアップしてご紹介します。今回は「Z世代」のトレンドに注目。貯金より今を楽しむためにお金をかける「ソフトセービング」や、ファッションにとどまらない「Y2K」ブーム、ハイブランドを真似た「デュープス」の流行などを紹介していきます。
Cosmetics are the most popular during the holiday season, and various brands release their Christmas coffrets. A “coffret” is very festive, and because they are limited edition and very rare, popular brands require a reservation to get your hands on them. Today, we will investigate and analyze these popular “coffrets.”
ChatGPT emerged as the pioneer of generative AI in November 2022, and the number of users continued to grow. We conducted research on the number of users and their personas for March 2023 (4 months after its release). Now (after approx. 9 months), we look to see if there have been any changes in ChatGPT's user base.
Gen Z has high interest in the SDGs, is that true? Reality of interest in the SDGs - PART 3
How should companies address their SDGs initiatives for a positive response and effectiveness and create SDGs products that lead to business opportunities? Based on VALUES’ survey and online behavioral data, we researched “action / interest / non-interest" consumers to understand how to approach action/interest groups.
Gen Z has high interest in the SDGs, is that true? Reality of interest in the SDGs - PART 2
How should companies address their SDGs initiatives for a positive response and effectiveness and create SDGs products that lead to business opportunities? Based on VALUES’ survey and online behavioral data, we researched “action / interest / non-interest" consumers to understand how to approach action/interest groups.
Gen Z has high interest in the SDGs, is that true? Reality of interest in the SDGs - PART 1
How should companies address their SDGs initiatives for a positive response and effectiveness and create SDGs products that lead to business opportunities? Based on VALUES’ survey and online behavioral data, we researched “action / interest / non-interest" consumers to understand how to approach action/interest groups.
HERSHEY’Sの「Better-For-You」戦略など...海外トレンドに見るビジネスの種（2023年11月）
海外からやってくるトレンドが多い中、現地メディアの記事に日々目を通すのはなかなか難しいもの。そこでマナミナでは、アメリカ出身の著者が、海外メディアの情報をもとに世界のトレンドをピックアップしてご紹介します。今回は「食」のトレンドに注目。ダイエット目的での利用が増えている「オゼンピック」やHERSHEY’Sの「Better-For-You」戦略、丸亀製麺の海外戦略などを紹介していきます。
What factors make a game popular? Analyzing a very popular Nintendo Switch game
We live in an era where we consume large amounts of content. What make certain content popular? We will focus on the Nintendo Switch game the “Watermelon Game” that gained sudden popularity in Japan, and by analyzing consumers reacting to the trend, we will study the factors that made it buzz.
Analyzing Chiikawa (= Something Small and Cute) fans! Why are adults so hooked?
In recent years, the character Chiikawa has rapidly gained popularity among adults. In this article, we explore the fascination with the character by analyzing the Chiikawa fan persona. We will also examine how brand collaborations affected “Oshikatsu,” the marketing strategies, and the actual “Oshikatsu” activities.
Japanese “omakase” meets Thai food culture! What are the reasons for its popularity?
Japan’s “omakase” is becoming popular in Thailand. “Omakase” is often associated with luxury, and in Thailand, it can be 10 to 100 times the price of food stalls and other restaurants. We explore how the Thai culture of dining out, the growing middle-income class, and the social media contributed to its popularity.
The coffee market heats up in China: Power of the young consumers and diversifying sales methods
The popularity of coffee has been growing in China, becoming a part of everyday life. Younger consumers “updating” their coffee consumption style and the diversification of sales methods are major factors. We will provide an overview of China's coffee market using data and introduce the main factors behind its growth.
