【Four Seas Co., Ltd.】 【Commentary series starts September 3rd】Deep dive into the collaboration menu of “Kushikatsu Dengana” x “Mobile Suit Gundam: Aura Battler Dunbine” and “Combat Mecha Xabungle”! Four Seeds Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 2, 2025 [Commentary series starts September 3rd] A deep dive into the collaboration menu between Kushikatsu Dengana, Aura Warrior Dunbine, and Combat Mecha Xabungle! A six-part series unravelling dining scenes from the series and revealing the secrets behind the menu items served at Kushikatsu Dengana. Published on the Sunrise Robot Research Institute website.
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https://alcohol-inc.jp/news/roboken/) In advance of this
collaboration, the official website of the “Sunrise Robot Laboratory” will feature a special event featuring the “Sunrise Robot Laboratory” and “Kushikatsu” kushikatsu, showcasing numerous food scenes from “Mobile Suit Gundam: Aura Battler Dunbine” and “Combat Mecha Xabungle.” A six-part series will be published starting September 3, 2025, introducing the unique development intentions behind the collaborative menu devised by the developers of both “Dengana.” Publication Overview “Aura Battler Dunbine” “Combat Mecha Many people have probably seen the food scenes in these two works and wondered, “What does it taste like?” The worldview also reflects the reality of “living = eating,” making the characters’ mealtimes fascinatingly depicted. Today, Sunrise Robot Laboratory and Kushikatsu Dengana are collaborating to recreate these “attractive meals” in various forms. They will be sharing the results of their research at five Dengana branch locations and introducing the menu items from their own unique perspectives in a six-part series. • Medieval Fantasy Otherworldly Meals from “Saint Seiya: Battler Dunbine” The depictions of food in this work convey a sense of humanity and amazement at a culture different from that on Earth, even in the midst of turbulent battles. By actually tasting it, you’ll get a more realistic experience of it as a meal that brings momentary comfort to holy warriors fighting for their lives. • “Battle Mecha Xabungle’s Wilderness Survival Cuisine On the desert planet Zora, the sense of survival is strongly felt, and is reflected in the food. Food is a symbol of “strength” and “bonds of friendship,” and sometimes serves as a catalyst for dramas that clash between values and shatter unspoken rules (such as the three-day rule). Public website: Sunrise Robot Laboratory Official Website https://roboken.sunrise-world.net/ Serialization Period: September 3rd – October 8th, 2025, Released at 7 PM, Updated every Wednesday, 6 total episodes Episode Themes: Episode 1: “Potato Salad Made with Vegetables Grown by Maria” and “Jelly Drink Made with Tea Brewed by Marvel” Episode 2: “Even Nii Praises It! Portable Food from
Vistonewell” “From Jiron to Lag, a Reconciliation Drink” Episode 3: “That’s a Lot of Information, Take It (Bone-in Meat)” “A Ground Drink You Can’t Try in Vistonewell!?” Part 4: “Chum’s Praise! Snack Cake” and “Shining Blue Stone Lemon Sour” Part 5: “Elchi’s Breakfast: Char Siu and Egg” and “Aura’s Radiance! Aura Almond Sour” Part 6: Afterword, Research Results & Discussion, etc. *If there are any changes to the broadcast content or time, an announcement will be made on X’s (formerly Twitter) official account [@Alcohol_inc_].
Collaboration development overview Period: September 12th (Friday) to October 19th (Sunday), 2025 Special website URL (details and online reservations for collaboration stores):
https://alcohol-inc.jp/news/roboken/ *Advance reservations are recommended. *A separate seating fee of 550 yen (tax included) per person will be charged upon arrival. Participating locations: Kushikatsu Izakaya “Kushikatsu” “Dengana” Kanda West Exit Branch / Nagoya TV Tower Branch / Abeno Lucias Branch / Osaka Station Building No. 4 Branch No. 2 Neo-Izakaya “Kushikatsu and Sake Dengana” Ikebukuro East Exit Branch Story: The Sunrise Robot Laboratory has launched a new project! The team decided to experiment with a project called “Recreating Food from the Robot World,” in which they recreated many of the dishes that appear in the series. In addition, the recreated dishes will be served at five Kushikatsu Dengana research labs. Copyright notice (C) Sotsu/Sunrise Sunrise Robotics Laboratory
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https://roboken.sunrise-world.net/index.php#top X (old Twitter): https://x.com/sunrise_roboken ■ Holy Warrior Dunbine This unique robot anime, set in a heroic fantasy-style alternate world, was a fresh sensation in the early 1980s. It attracted attention for its Aura Battlers, created by Miyatake Kazutaka and Izubuchi Yutaka, who combined knightly armor with the image of living creatures, its unique and lustrous characters by Kogawa Tomotaka, and its dramatic war storyline, which intertwines the love-hate conflicts between parents and children and between men and women. In addition to depicting the alternate world, the latter half of the series also featured real-world national forces and current weapons from the earthly world, incorporating the trend of realistic robot anime of the time. ■Combat Mecha Xabungle In addition to the realistic world setting and in-depth human portrayals that have been a staple since “Gundam,” this Western-style robot anime puts a vibrant, action-packed feel at the forefront. The story is set not in space but on Earth, and the mecha (walker machines) that appear are gasoline-powered, more like heavy machinery than weapons. Two Xabungles appear as the main characters, and Jiron switches to a new model midway through the story,
introducing a plot that became a new standard for robot anime. One of the features of the series is the comedic direction that depicts the boys’ growth, while making them embarrassed by their own passion. Store introduction Dengana’s proud kushikatsu is made with a batter blended with yam, their own fine-grained breadcrumbs, and carefully selected Dutch lard frying oil, resulting in a crispy outside and chewy inside. The refreshing yet rich original special sauce further enhances the flavor. Detailed URL: https://www.dengana.jp/ ▶ Kushikatsu Izakaya “Kushikatsu Dengana” We offer kushikatsu, a representative dish of Osaka food culture, with our own unique dedication and deliciousness, and have locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and other locations.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2646/837/2646-837-04f72d22ddb4990517e588826d4b9505-2463×541.jpg ▶ Neo-Izakaya “Kushikatsu and Sake Dengana” This restaurant retains the retro atmosphere of a pub while offering a modern and stylish atmosphere. Catering to a wide range of customers, from Gen Z to office workers who are experts at izakayas, they offer classic kushikatsu menu items as well as exclusive menu items. They have seven locations in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shimokitazawa, Koenji, Shinjuku, Machida, Kichijoji) and Kanagawa Prefecture (Sakuragicho). Image
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