Nissin York launches Pokémon Pirukuru campaign on November 1
The promotion runs through December 12 with 1,500 prize goods, alongside 22 varieties of Pirukuru 400 Pokémon packages.
Nissin York has announced the "Start a Pirukuru Habit with Pokémon! Present Campaign", which will run from 0:00 on November 1 to 23:59 on December 12, according to game.watch.impress.co.jp. Entry requires uploading a receipt and a photo of the purchased product through the campaign site.
The campaign offers 1,500 prizes in total: 200 special-design blankets, 300 special-design cooler bags and 1,000 special-design stickers.
Alongside the promotion, Pirukuru 400 Pokémon Packages will go on sale in 22 varieties across Japan, excluding Okinawa. The packages feature 51 Kanto-region Pokémon. Nissin York lists characters including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Gengar and Eevee among those appearing on the packaging.
The campaign is tied to Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
Background
Pirukuru was launched in September 1993 as a lactic acid bacteria drink. Since 2021, Nissin York has sold Pirukuru 400 Pokémon packages.
Quick answers
When does the Nissin York Pokémon campaign start?
It runs from 0:00 on November 1 to 23:59 on December 12. Entry requires uploading a receipt and a photo of the purchased product via the campaign site.
What prizes are available?
There are 1,500 winners in total: 200 special-design blankets, 300 special-design cooler bags and 1,000 special-design stickers.
How many Pirukuru 400 Pokémon Package varieties are there?
They will be released in 22 varieties nationwide, excluding Okinawa, featuring 51 Kanto-region Pokémon.