{"id":18479,"date":"2025-04-01T20:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T11:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/?p=18479"},"modified":"2025-04-04T10:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T01:59:10","slug":"expo2025-bikkuriman-chocolate-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-bikkuriman-chocolate-en-18479\/","title":{"rendered":"Expo x Bikkuriman Chocolate Collaboration: &#8220;Myakumyaku Man Chocolate&#8221; is coming out!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On April 1, 2025, Lotte Corporation announced a collaboration between its classic chocolate brand <strong>Bikkuriman Chocolate<\/strong> and <strong>Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai<\/strong> (2025 Japan World Exposition).<\/p>\n<p>The new chocolate will be released on <strong>April 8, 2025<\/strong>, and will feature the Expo&#8217;s mascot, &#8220;Myakumyaku.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>What is Myakumyaku Man Chocolate? When will it be available?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u30df\u30e3\u30af\u30df\u30e3\u30af\u30de\u30f3\u30c1\u30e7\u30b3.webp\" alt=\"Myakmyakuman chocolate package design\" width=\"300\" height=\"340\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/prtimes.jp\/main\/html\/rd\/p\/000002433.000002360.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PR TIMES<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Myakumyaku Man Chocolate<\/strong> celebrates the 40th anniversary of Bikkuriman Chocolate&#8217;s Devil vs. Angel Series (launched in 1985) and is working with <a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/expo2025-highlights-17272\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai<\/a>, which is held from April 13 to October 13, 2025, in Yumeshima, Osaka.<\/p>\n<p>The product will be <strong>available<\/strong> to buy five days before the Expo on Tuesday, <strong>April 8, 2025<\/strong>. <strong>Each box has six chocolates<\/strong>, with one chocolate in each box. The price will vary depending on the retailer, but it&#8217;s expected to be <strong>around \u00a51,620<\/strong> (tax included).<\/p>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/gundam-expo2025-en-18252\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EXPO2025_GUNDAM_NEXT_FUTURE_PAVILION-300x300.png\" alt=\"Expo 2025 Osaka: Gundam Pavilion Tickets, Life-Sized Gundam Details, and Where to Buy Model Kits\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.03.27<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/gundam-expo2025-en-18252\/\">Expo 2025 Osaka: Gundam Pavilion Tickets, Life-Sized Gundam Details, and Where to Buy Model Kits<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">How do I reserve tickets for the Gundam Pavilion at the Osaka Expo?\r\n\r\nWhere can I buy Gundam model kits from the Osaka Expo? Will there be an ex...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Where to buy Myakumyaku Man Chocolate?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u30ed\u30c3\u30c6_\u30df\u30e3\u30af\u30df\u30e3\u30af\u30de\u30f3\u30c1\u30e7\u30b3.png\" alt=\"Lotte Myakumyakuman chocolates on sale! April 1 is Bikkuriman Day!\" width=\"600\" height=\"394\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18248\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/lotte-shop.jp\/shop\/g\/g107416\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LOTTE<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration product <strong>Myakumyaku Man Chocolate<\/strong>, which combines the popular snack <strong>Bikkuriman Chocolate<\/strong> and <strong>Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai<\/strong>, will be available at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lotte-shop.jp\/shop\/g\/g107416\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lotte&#8217;s official online store<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Select EXPO 2025 official stores in the Kansai region<\/li>\n<li>Station kiosks and souvenir shops<\/li>\n<li>Participating retailers (limited locations)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Bikkuriman Devil vs. Angel Series<\/strong>, which was launched in 1985, sparked a cultural phenomenon. It sold 400 million units annually at its peak and inspired anime and manga adaptations. This 2025 collaboration is the 40th anniversary of the Bikkuriman series. It combines Bikkuriman&#8217;s legacy with the Expo&#8217;s futuristic character, Myakumyaku (whose name means &#8220;continuous inheritance&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p>The packaging has <strong>a retro design from the Showa era<\/strong>, reimagining <strong>Myakumyaku<\/strong> in the classic Bikkuriman style\u2014a tribute to the series&#8217; history. Inside, the crispy wafer chocolate tastes the same as it always has, which will appeal to both longtime fans and new generations.<\/p>\n<p>The chocolates are a <strong>great souvenir from Expo<\/strong> or a small gift. You can buy them at Kansai train stations. Each box includes 10 collectible stickers (2 secret designs) drawn by Bikkuriman&#8217;s original illustrator, merging nostalgia with Expo excitement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-myaku-myaku-en-17970\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/\u30df\u30e3\u30af\u30df\u30e3\u30af-300x300.png\" alt=\"Decoding MYAKU-MYAKU: The Significance and Inspiration Behind Osaka Expo&#8217;s Character\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.03.18<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-myaku-myaku-en-17970\/\">Decoding MYAKU-MYAKU: The Significance and Inspiration Behind Osaka Expo&#8217;s Character<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">For 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, Japan will host the international event EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai, the next World Expo, under the th...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>The bonus stickers of &#8220;Myakumyaku Man Chocolate&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/_\u304a\u307e\u3051-e1743552828629.png\" alt=\"Myakmyakuman sticker extra\" width=\"600\" height=\"171\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/prtimes.jp\/main\/html\/rd\/p\/000002433.000002360.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PR TIMES<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to <strong>Bikkuriman Chocolate<\/strong>, the collectible &#8220;<strong>Bikkuriman Stickers<\/strong>&#8221; featuring characters like Super Zeus are an essential part of the experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Myakumyaku Man Chocolate<\/strong> also <strong>includes 10 types of special stickers<\/strong> that will delight both Myakumyaku and Bikkuriman fans. Two of the stickers are secret designs, so there&#8217;s a surprise after you buy them.<\/p>\n<p>Unwrapping these stickers may bring back nostalgic memories of childhood collecting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/monsterhunter-bridgh-17343\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/\u30e2\u30f3\u30b9\u30bf\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc\u30d6\u30ea\u30c3\u30b8-300x300.webp\" alt=\"\u30e2\u30f3\u30b9\u30bf\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc\u30d6\u30ea\u30c3\u30b8(XD HALL)\u306e\u898b\u3069\u3053\u308d\u30fb\u4e88\u7d04\u65b9\u6cd5\u30fb\u5024\u6bb5\u306f\uff1f\uff1c\u5927\u962a\u4e07\u535a\uff1e\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.03.22<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/monsterhunter-bridgh-17343\/\">\u30e2\u30f3\u30b9\u30bf\u30fc\u30cf\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc\u30d6\u30ea\u30c3\u30b8(XD HALL)\u306e\u898b\u3069\u3053\u308d\u30fb\u4e88\u7d04\u65b9\u6cd5\u30fb\u5024\u6bb5\u306f\uff1f\uff1c\u5927\u962a\u4e07\u535a\uff1e<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">2025\u5e744\u670813\u65e5\u301c10\u670813\u65e5\u306e \u201d184\u65e5\u9593\u201d\u3001\u5927\u962a\u5e02\u5922\u6d32\uff08\u3086\u3081\u3057\u307e\uff09\u5730\u533a\u3067\u958b\u50ac\u3055\u308c\u308b\u300eEXPO 2025 \u5927\u962a\u30fb\u95a2\u897f\u4e07\u535a\u300f\u3002\r\n\r\n\u4eca\u307e\u3067\u3042\u307e\u308a\u8208\u5473\u304c\u306a\u304b\u3063\u305f\u4eba\u3067\u3082\u3001\u958b\u50ac\u6642\u671f\u304c\u8fd1\u3065\u304f\u306b\u3064\u308c\u3066\u300c\u884c\u3063\u3066\u307f\u3088\u3046\u304b\u2026\u300d\u300c\u4f55\u304c\u9762\u767d\u3044\u306e\uff1f\u300d\u3068\u6c17\u306b\u306a\u3063\u3066\u3044\u308b\u4eba\u3082\u591a\u3044\u306e\u3067\u306f\u306a\u3044\u3067\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304b\u3002\r\n\r\n...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Product Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Myakumyaku Man Chocolate, which will be available on April 8, 2025, is a collaboration between the popular Bikkuriman Chocolate and Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (Japan World Exposition). This treat is fun for all ages\u2014from longtime Bikkuriman fans to younger generations.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested, you should definitely try it!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100% !important; overflow: scroll !important;\"><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Item Name<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Myakumyaku Man Chocolate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Release Date<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Tuesday, April 8, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Sales Area<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Select official stores in the Kinki region, station kiosks, souvenir shops, Lotte&#8217;s official online shop (<a href=\"https:\/\/lotte-shop.jp\/shop\/brand\/lotte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/lotte-shop.jp\/shop\/brand\/lotte\/<\/a>), some retailers, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Contents<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">6 pieces (1 chocolate per pack x 6)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Price<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Open price<br \/>\n*Estimated retail price: around 1,620 yen (tax included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/osaka-expo-pavilion-en-17280\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/\u30ce\u30e2\u306e\u56fd_\u5927\u962a\u4e07\u535a-300x300.webp\" alt=\"Which pavilion is the most popular at the Osaka Expo? Do you need a reservation?\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.03.17<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/osaka-expo-pavilion-en-17280\/\">Which pavilion is the most popular at the Osaka Expo? Do you need a reservation?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">The EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, which is drawing global attention, will transform Yumeshima in Osaka Bay into a gateway to the future from April 13 ...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On April 1, 2025, Lotte Corporation announced a collaboration between its c...","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[551],"tags":[1065],"class_list":["post-18479","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-appliances-life-en","tag-expo2025-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18479"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18479\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18580,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18479\/revisions\/18580"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}