Overview
This is a Japanese anime/manga protective phone case listing for a wide range of recent iPhone and Samsung Galaxy models, plus Google Pixel and OnePlus devices. It is interesting because it is an older listing that has suddenly picked up sales velocity, with 69 sales in the last 30 days compared to 87 total sales since 2021.
Data snapshot
- Price: $12.72
- Last-30-day sales: 69
- Total sales: 87
- 7-day revenue: $877.68
- Total revenue: $1,106.64
- Reviews: 18
- Favorites: 262
- Store: MistWishStore — 450 ratings
- Ships from: China
- Listed: 2021-09-02
- Badges: Bestseller = 0, Pick = 0
Dropshipping analysis
This product is worth testing, but with a targeted approach. The recent sales jump suggests the listing is catching renewed demand rather than dying out. The favorite-to-sales ratio is healthy: 262 favorites with 87 total sales and 69 of those sales coming in the last 30 days indicates active buying intent. Low review count compared to recent sales also suggests buyers are still receiving products and leaving reviews late, common in this niche.
Competition level is moderate. This is not an Etsy Bestseller or Pick, and the listing is broad-compatibility rather than a premium, niche-specific product. Similar anime cases are common, but the tag mix — Trendy, Galaxy, A53, A54, Google Pixel, OnePlus — shows opportunities to split-test different model-specific variants. The $12.72 price gives room for sourcing at lower cost and still earning a margin after Etsy fees or your own ad spend, but it is not high-ticket. Treat this as a product to test with small-budget ads, refresh creative frequently, and validate through your own store before scaling.
Risks & watch-outs
Anime/manga artwork often involves copyrighted characters, so IP infringement is a serious risk. Listings can be removed, and payment processors may freeze funds if rights holders complain.
The low price point leaves little profit buffer if ad costs rise. Returns are also a concern because the listing covers many phone models — fragile plastic cases with wrong cutouts can generate negative reviews. Shipping from China means longer delivery times, which may hurt customer satisfaction if you promise fast shipping.
Since the listing is old but is only spiking now, demand may be tied to a specific anime trend or seasonal event. You should monitor Google Trends and social media signals to avoid overstocking if the hype fades. Finally, high favorites but only 18 reviews on an old listing means many shoppers may be browsing/collecting ideas without buying — so conversion research should be done before you commit heavily.
