McDonald’s Japan Pokemon collab: Here’s what we know
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McDonald’s is partnering with Pokemon and will launch a brand new Happy Meal to celebrate the first anniversary of the franchise’s newest anime, Pokemon Horizons.
The release of Pokemon Horizons marked a significant milestone for the beloved franchise. It signified the beginning of a new era without Ash Ketchum at the helm.
In light of this change in guard, McDonald’s new Happy Meal, which will be released in Japan, centers on Horizons, with toy releases inspired by the anime series.
McDonald’s Pokemon Happy Meal: When will the menu item be available?
The McDonald’s Japan X account confirmed that the Pokemon: Horizons Happy Meal will be released on August 9, 2024.
However, it is unclear how long the item will be available to purchase.
McDonald’s Pokemon Happy Meal toys
Eight different Pokemon: Horizons toys, including multiple Cap’s Hat Pikachu collectibles, will be available as part of the new Happy Meal.
The post outlined the details of the new collaboration and encouraged Pokemon fans to “go find some summer memories.”
Japanese Happy Meal toys are known for their cuteness and functionality, so we could be looking at something special.
McDonald’s is no stranger to a Pokemon collaboration, and fans are obsessed with it every time; this one is no exception. The initial reveal post had fans going wild, and with over 200,000 views in under 12 hours, we’re here to decipher the Easter Egg.
The chain previously launched a Pokemon Happy Meal in February 2024 called Pokemon Peaceful Place, which included stickers and coloring books of fan-favorite Pokemon and regular household items, launched alongside the Pokemon Mezastar tags.
While you wait for the release of the new McDonald’s Pokemon: Horizons meal, the fast food chain has released a limited edition Nintendo Happy Meal that you can get your hands on now. We’ll be sure to update you here we get new looks at the latest Pokemon toys on offer.