KFC Japan Collaborates With Blue Lock for Red Hot Chicken Release
The tie-up pairs a seasonal limited-time menu item with a popular sports anime, using the series' competitive theme to market spicy chicken options.
Key Facts
- KFC Japan will release Red Hot Chicken and Green Hot Wings from July 8, 2026.
- The collaboration features Blue Lock character Jinpachi Ego in promotional materials.
- Green Hot Wings is a new flavor made with jalapeño and garlic.
- The promotion was announced via a post on KFC's official X account.
- The post's text tells 'summer fatigue candidates' they lack 'ego-level spiciness.'
Reporting from 1 source: GAME Watch (Impress).
Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan will release Red Hot Chicken and a new Green Hot Wings product from July 8, 2026. A collaboration with the anime Blue Lock accompanies the launch, featuring character Jinpachi Ego in promotional materials on KFC's official X account.
KFC Japan announced a collaboration with the anime Blue Lock to promote its upcoming limited-time products. Starting July 8, the chain will sell Red Hot Chicken, a returning seasonal item, alongside a new Green Hot Wings flavor made with jalapeño and garlic. The partnership was revealed through a post on KFC's official X account featuring Blue Lock character Jinpachi Ego, who addresses 'summer fatigue candidates' and tells them they lack 'ego-level spiciness.' The post includes images of both chicken products and the character.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) KFC、レッドホットチキン発売で「ブルーロック」とコラボ