What if 'Undersea Dwellers' got their hands on Ajipon...? A Grand Release of 'Undersea Pon Recipes,' Imaginary Dishes Combining Deep-Sea Fish and Ajipon!

Mizkan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Handa City, Aichi Prefecture; President and CEO: Ryoji Maki, hereinafter: Mizkan) has been conducting a tie-up campaign for its product 'Ajipon®' with the blockbuster movie currently in theaters, 'Doraemon: Nobita's New Great Adventure into the Underworld', since Friday, February 27, 2026. To commemorate this tie-up, we have released the 'Undersea Pon Recipes.' We created arranged recipes under the theme, 'If undersea dwellers got hold of Ajipon, this is probably what they would cook!' Furthermore, for us 'surface dwellers,' we have also released recipe variants that can be easily recreated using everyday ingredients. Also, to celebrate the release of these recipes and tying into the deep-sea theme, we have placed advertisements at Roppongi Station on the Oedo Line—'the deepest subway in Japan'—starting Monday, April 13. Please enjoy the 'Undersea Pon Recipes' while feeling just like Doraemon and his friends diving into the deep sea in the movie. What are Undersea Pon Recipes? The setting of the blockbuster movie 'Doraemon: Nobita's New Great Adventure into the Underworld' is the bottom of the sea. During their adventure, Doraemon and his friends meet the 'undersea dwellers' living in the Mu Federation spread across the ocean floor. This campaign created arranged recipes using deep-sea fish under the theme, 'If undersea dwellers got hold of Ajipon, this is probably what they would cook!' With Ajipon, perhaps any ingredient can be reborn into something delicious!? Please pay attention to the visual impact of dishes using creatures like Coelacanths and Giant Isopods. The 'Undersea Pon Recipes' are scheduled to be released sequentially on the official Ajipon X account (https://twitter.com/ajipon_mizkan). We encourage parents and children to try the substitute recipes for surface dwellers and enjoy a 'culinary adventure.' Here are a few of the total 8 'Undersea Pon Recipes' and the arranged recipes for surface dwellers that will be released. *Note: These recipes do not actually appear as dishes in the movie. ● Undersea Dweller Recipe: 'Special Deep-Sea Fish Rice Bowl' / Surface Dweller Substitute Recipe: 'Refreshing Pon Seafood Bowl with Fresh Fish' A deep-sea seafood bowl where the phantom Oarfish exudes an overwhelming presence. Supporting it are deep-sea all-stars like the Skilfish and Frilled Shark. Enjoyed refreshingly with 'Ajipon,' it is truly a 'jewel box of the seabed.' A colorful seafood bowl luxuriously topped with your favorite seafood, such as tuna and salmon. The citrus-scented 'Ajipon' refreshingly wraps the umami and sweetness of the sashimi, allowing you to enjoy the bounties of the sea to the fullest. A luxurious masterpiece that brightly colors your daily dining table. ● Undersea Dweller Recipe: '400-Million-Year Aged Coelacanth Steak' / Surface Dweller Substitute Recipe: 'Teriyaki Pon Swordfish Steak' A steak of the ancient Coelacanth fish, aged for 400 million years under the extreme water pressure of the deep sea. The surface is fragrantly seared with volcanic rock, and finished with a swirl of 'Ajipon.' A feast for undersea dwellers where the overwhelming umami of fat is crisply tightened by refreshing acidity. Plump and juicy grilled swordfish generously topped with a sweet and sour sauce made with 'Ajipon.' It neatly brings together the rich umami of the fish, making it a great side dish for rice. A hearty steak where you can deliciously eat vegetables together with the fish. ● Undersea Dweller Recipe: 'Giant Isopod Underground Seabed Soup' / Surface Dweller Substitute Recipe: 'Shrimp Pon Hot and Sour Soup (Sanratan)' A rich soup condensing the umami of deep-sea seafood like the Giant Isopod. By adding 'Ajipon' as a secret ingredient, the aftertaste becomes clean and refreshing. A superb seabed soup that makes you want to drink it down to the last drop. A hearty soup filled with plump shrimp, flavorful shiitake mushrooms, and fluffy eggs, offering a fun texture. The deciding factor of the taste is 'Ajipon.' The perfect balance of acidity and spiciness creates an authentic Chinese soup you'll want to drink over and over again. ● Undersea Dweller Recipe: 'Fluffy Fried Flapjack Octopus' / Surface Dweller Substitute Recipe: 'Fried Octopus Pon' A bold dish of fluffy Flapjack Octopus deep-fried in high-temperature oil. The watery and soft flesh turns into a 'crispy on the outside, melty on the inside' texture when cooked. A popular seabed snack where the richness of the octopus and the acidity of 'Ajipon' become addictive. An irresistible dish with the umami and texture of octopus, dusted with Ajipon and potato starch and fried to a crisp. Marinating it with 'Ajipon' adds a refreshing and exhilarating aroma as an accent. A captivating delicacy that you won't be able to stop eating once you start.