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Has anyone noticed how certain anime regarding murder and death that there is
usually a reference to Haagen Dazs in there somewhere? Strawberry Haagen Dazs
to be specific.

In certain anime, such as _Kara no Kyokai_ episode 5 where the main character
tends to eat nothing but strawberry Haagen Dazs. In _Kite_ , there is one of
them there is a subtle reference in a background scene. Then it _Kite
Liberator_ , the main character kept a fridge full of them.

So can someone tell me where this reference comes from or where it started or
if they are connection?


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Strawberry Haagen Dazs: The favored flavor of anime murderers?


In _Kite_ , it's merely a parody reference, with the "[Häagen
Kazs](https://i.stack.imgur.com/NkLmE.jpg)" name.

In _Kite Liberator_ , it's also a parody, with the "[Hëegen-
Gezs](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=b6X40p1LkqY#t=3s)"
name (Vanilla flavor in this case).

The ice cream is prominently stated to be Häagen-Dazs in both the _Kara no
Kyoukai_ movies and the [original novel](http://www.baka-
tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Kara_no_Kyoukai:Chapter01_01#haag).

Shiki and her fridge can also be seen with several
[bottles](https://i.stack.imgur.com/nE4Ce.jpg) of [Volvic
water](https://i.stack.imgur.com/plXMu.jpg).

These internationally well-known brands are probably so viewers could better
identify with them (as they've probably had them in the past).

The ice cream is most likely being used as a foil to the the main character,
highlighting them to be naive, childish (small, like the containers), and cold
at the same time. The water, too, might be a foil of how Shiki has changed
(melted slightly), but still remains cold.


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