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αZ Research Institute Announces 'First Half of 2026 Trend Ranking' Chosen by Gen Z

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  • αZ Research Institute Announces 'First Half of 2026 Trend Ranking' Chosen by Gen Z
  • The αZ Research Institute (comprising N.D.Promotion Co., Ltd. and All Blue Co., Ltd.) conducted a trend survey for the first half of 2026 targeting 239 members of a community centered on Gen Z women. The results, published as a ranking, show Korean food (Dubai chocolate, Malatang, 3D ice cream) dominating the food category, characters from the Heisei and Showa eras accounting for 90% of the character category, and TikTok-driven fan activities accelerating. The survey period was from May 1 to May 17, 2026.
  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Date: Thu Jun 04 2026 10:00:03 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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The αZ Research Institute (comprising N.D.Promotion Co., Ltd. and All Blue Co., Ltd.) conducted a trend survey for the first half of 2026 targeting 239 members of a community centered on Gen Z women. The results, published as a ranking, show Korean food (Dubai chocolate, Malatang, 3D ice cream) dominating the food category, characters from the Heisei and Showa eras accounting for 90% of the character category, and TikTok-driven fan activities accelerating. The survey period was from May 1 to May 17, 2026.

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αZ Research Institute Announces 'First Half of 2026 Trend Ranking' Chosen by Gen Z (Thu Jun 04 2026 10:00:03 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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PR TIMES
Date
Thu Jun 04 2026 10:00:03 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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The αZ Research Institute (comprising N.D.Promotion Co., Ltd. and All Blue Co., Ltd.) conducted a trend survey for the first half of 2026 targeting 239 members of a community centered on Gen Z women. The results, published as a ranking, show Korean food (Dubai chocolate, Malatang, 3D ice cream) dominating the food category, characters from the Heisei and Showa eras accounting for 90% of the character category, and TikTok-driven fan activities accelerating. The survey period was from May 1 to May 17, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the purpose of this survey?
A: To understand the trends of the αZ generation and utilize them for marketing.
Q: What are the main trends?
A: Korean food, TikTok-driven fan activities, and the Heisei retro boom.
Q: What was the survey method?
A: An internet survey of members of its own media's LINE@ account.