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Pokémon brand collaborations in Japan

Overview

In late September 2026, several Japanese brands announced limited-edition collaborations featuring the Pokémon franchise.

Starbucks Coffee Japan introduced a campaign titled “Connection Over The Coffee Adventures,” which includes a “Pikachu Honey Cream Latte” and 41 different merchandise items, such as reusable cups and stainless steel bottles. The collection features original artwork by illustrator Hikaru Ichijo.

Other brands joined the trend of Pokémon-themed releases. Kose Corp’s Softymo brand planned to launch special packaging for eight cleansing products on October 1, accompanied by a promotional campaign. Additionally, ONO Trading announced a sale on Brook Gaming devices specifically targeting Pokémon GO players.

Entities

Pokémon · Hikaru Ichijo · Starbucks Coffee Japan · Detective Conan · Junko Nitta

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 12 sources
    Pokémon and Detective Conan collaborations launch across Japanese brands

    Multiple Japanese brands, including Starbucks, Softymo, and Q-pot., are launching limited-edition collaborations featuring Pokémon and Detective Conan merchandise.

  2. [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Starbucks Japan announces Pokémon collaboration featuring Pikachu latte

    Starbucks Japan is launching a Pokémon collaboration on September 30, 2026, featuring a barista-created Pikachu Honey Cream Latte and 41 unique merchandise items.

Sources

animeanime.jp · appbank.net · ascii.jp · bg-mania.jp · cho-animedia.jp · dtimes.jp · game.watch.impress.co.jp · gonintendo.com · gourmetbiz.net · huffingtonpost.jp · in.ign.com · inside-games.jp · jpgames.de · lmaga.jp · macaro-ni.jp · mensnonno.jp · ndw.jp · news.mynavi.jp · ninten-switch.com · nintenderos.com · nl.ign.com · pl.ign.com · pocketmonsters.net · prtimes.jp · the-miyanichi.co.jp