Koikeya's "Karamucho" to Feature Limited-Time Godzilla Packaging!! Special Design with the King of the Monsters' Power Appears
Koikeya Co., Ltd. announced a collaboration between its popular snack "Karamucho" and the globally popular monster "Godzilla." Starting May 18, 2026, special Godzilla-designed packages will be released nationwide for a limited time. This collaboration aims for further brand growth, leveraging Karamucho's 40th anniversary and Godzilla's worldwide popularity.
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Koikeya Co., Ltd. (President: Akira Sato) will collaborate with the globally popular monster "Godzilla" to change the packaging of each "Karamucho" brand product to a special Godzilla design, launching nationwide and through all channels for a limited time starting Monday, May 18, 2026.
Since its launch in 1984, "Karamucho" has been cherished by many customers for its unique flavor, a blend of spiciness and umami. Its stimulating deliciousness and playful, unique worldview have been loved across generations, gaining strong support as a snack that lifts spirits in daily life. To further accelerate the growth of the "Karamucho" brand, a long-seller for over 40 years, a collaboration with "Godzilla," which has been loved not only in Japan but worldwide since its birth in 1954, has been realized.
In this collaboration, to make "Karamucho" more enjoyable to pick up, special limited-time packaging featuring the powerful figure of "Godzilla" will be rolled out. The design emphasizes the unique power of "Godzilla," with the imposing "Godzilla" alongside Karamucho's character "Grandma Hii (Tomi Morita)" dressed in a Godzilla suit.
Please take this opportunity to enjoy the powerful Godzilla-packaged "Karamucho," which retains its unique, long-loved spicy and addictive deliciousness.
● What is "Godzilla"?
Since its first appearance in 1954, "Godzilla," the King of the Monsters, has captivated and shocked not only Japan but the entire world. The 70th-anniversary film "Godzilla Minus One," released in 2023, was a huge hit not only in Japan but also in North America, sweeping screens worldwide. Furthermore, the 5th Hollywood film, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," has surpassed 84.5 billion yen in worldwide box office revenue, showing no signs of slowing down. And the highly anticipated new Japanese film "Godzilla Zero Point Zero," directed by Takashi Yamazaki, is scheduled to be released in Japan on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, "Godzilla Day." Godzilla will continue to reign as the strongest King of the Monsters.
The "Burning Godzilla" collaborating this time is the common name for Godzilla with a red glowing, burning appearance all over its body, which appeared in "Godzilla VS Destoroyah" (1995), the final work of the Heisei VS Godzilla series. Its impressive appearance is still strongly supported by fans.
【Product Overview】
■ Product Name / Content
"Stick Karamucho Hot Chili Flavor" / 90g
"Stick Wabisabi Karamucho Niku Uma Wasabi" / 85g
■ Price
Open price
■ Release Date / Sales Channel
May 18, 2026 (Monday) / Nationwide, all channels
*Scheduled to be available from May 18 (Monday) to July 4 (Saturday), but please note that the period may vary depending on the store.
■ Product Name / Content
"Karamucho Chips Hot Chili Flavor" / 55g
"Amakara Mugen Karamucho Yangnyeom Dare Chicken" / 53g
"Wagyu Karamucho Saeru Wasabi" / 53g
■ Price
Open price
■ Release Date / Sales Channel
May 18, 2026 (Monday) / Nationwide, all channels
*Scheduled to be available from May 18 (Monday) to July 4 (Saturday), but please note that the period may vary depending on the store.
■ Karamucho Brand Site
(URL) https://mucho.koikeya.co.jp/
■ "Godzilla" Official X
(URL) https://x.com/godzilla_jp
TM & ©︎ TOHO CO., LTD.
【Customer Inquiries】
Koikeya Co., Ltd. Customer Center
Tel. 0120-941-751
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 (excluding holidays)
Since its launch in 1984, "Karamucho" has been cherished by many customers for its unique flavor, a blend of spiciness and umami. Its stimulating deliciousness and playful, unique worldview have been loved across generations, gaining strong support as a snack that lifts spirits in daily life. To further accelerate the growth of the "Karamucho" brand, a long-seller for over 40 years, a collaboration with "Godzilla," which has been loved not only in Japan but worldwide since its birth in 1954, has been realized.
In this collaboration, to make "Karamucho" more enjoyable to pick up, special limited-time packaging featuring the powerful figure of "Godzilla" will be rolled out. The design emphasizes the unique power of "Godzilla," with the imposing "Godzilla" alongside Karamucho's character "Grandma Hii (Tomi Morita)" dressed in a Godzilla suit.
Please take this opportunity to enjoy the powerful Godzilla-packaged "Karamucho," which retains its unique, long-loved spicy and addictive deliciousness.
● What is "Godzilla"?
Since its first appearance in 1954, "Godzilla," the King of the Monsters, has captivated and shocked not only Japan but the entire world. The 70th-anniversary film "Godzilla Minus One," released in 2023, was a huge hit not only in Japan but also in North America, sweeping screens worldwide. Furthermore, the 5th Hollywood film, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," has surpassed 84.5 billion yen in worldwide box office revenue, showing no signs of slowing down. And the highly anticipated new Japanese film "Godzilla Zero Point Zero," directed by Takashi Yamazaki, is scheduled to be released in Japan on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, "Godzilla Day." Godzilla will continue to reign as the strongest King of the Monsters.
The "Burning Godzilla" collaborating this time is the common name for Godzilla with a red glowing, burning appearance all over its body, which appeared in "Godzilla VS Destoroyah" (1995), the final work of the Heisei VS Godzilla series. Its impressive appearance is still strongly supported by fans.
【Product Overview】
■ Product Name / Content
"Stick Karamucho Hot Chili Flavor" / 90g
"Stick Wabisabi Karamucho Niku Uma Wasabi" / 85g
■ Price
Open price
■ Release Date / Sales Channel
May 18, 2026 (Monday) / Nationwide, all channels
*Scheduled to be available from May 18 (Monday) to July 4 (Saturday), but please note that the period may vary depending on the store.
■ Product Name / Content
"Karamucho Chips Hot Chili Flavor" / 55g
"Amakara Mugen Karamucho Yangnyeom Dare Chicken" / 53g
"Wagyu Karamucho Saeru Wasabi" / 53g
■ Price
Open price
■ Release Date / Sales Channel
May 18, 2026 (Monday) / Nationwide, all channels
*Scheduled to be available from May 18 (Monday) to July 4 (Saturday), but please note that the period may vary depending on the store.
■ Karamucho Brand Site
(URL) https://mucho.koikeya.co.jp/
■ "Godzilla" Official X
(URL) https://x.com/godzilla_jp
TM & ©︎ TOHO CO., LTD.
【Customer Inquiries】
Koikeya Co., Ltd. Customer Center
Tel. 0120-941-751
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 (excluding holidays)