[Lotte Co., Ltd.] From the popular “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Man Choco” series, which boasts the highest shipping numbers of any Bikkuriman collaboration to date (※), comes a new product themed around the critically acclaimed film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns”! Famous scenes are now brought to life in Bikkuriman.
Lotte Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 8, 2025 To Members of the Media From the popular “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Man Choco” series, which boasts the highest shipping numbers of all Bikkuriman collaborations to date (※), comes a new product themed around the critically acclaimed film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns”! Famous scenes are now brought to life in Bikkuriman. Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” x “Bikkuriman”! “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Man Choco ” will be released in eastern Japan on Tuesday, October 21, 2025! Lotte Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Hideki Nakajima; hereinafter “Lotte”) will be releasing a “Bikkuriman Chocolate” series chocolate based on “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1” on October 21, 2025. We are pleased to announce the release of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Man Choco ,” a collaboration product with the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” currently receiving rave reviews for its sequel, “Akaza Returns.” This is the highly anticipated fifth product in the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Man Choco” series. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Man Choco series has been a huge hit since its debut in 2020, boasting the highest sales of any Bikkuriman collaboration to date. This latest release includes 24 original stickers themed around “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Returns.” Tanjiro, the Pillars, and the Upper Rank demons are depicted in Bikkuriman’s signature style. Enjoy the world of entertaining sweets with the crispy texture of chocolate wafers. * Based on in-house research ●Product packaging (2 types)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2360/2514/2360-2514-76d5295b03816492d72eb014bc07e356-834×837.png ●Product features • The fifth installment of the dream collaboration between the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and “Bikkuriman Chocolate” is now available in the “Infinity Castle Arc.” • This is the first collaboration product between “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and Bikkuriman in about two years. • There are 24 types of prize stickers • The quality is that of a crispy wafer chocolate. ●Product Name Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Man Choco ●Release date Tuesday, October 21, 2025 ●Release Areas Eastern Japan first (including Shizuoka) (excluding amusement parks and amusement facilities) ●Content capacity 1 piece ●Price Open price * Estimated retail price: approximately 172 yen (tax included) ●Bikkuriman Chocolate will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025 Bikkuriman was released in 1977 and was created with the concept of “surprising and surprising people.” Even back then, bonus stickers were included. Initially, they were known as “surprise stickers,” featuring realistic illustrations of things like electrical outlets and spilled ink to appeal to children’s mischievous side. The “Devil vs. Angel Series,” released in 1985, was what made Bikkuriman a huge hit. Character designs, including Super Zeus, and the inclusion of storylines and head stickers stimulated collecting. At its peak, approximately 400 million units were sold annually, creating a huge boom with its anime and manga series. 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the series’ release in 1985. (C) Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable Lotte Co., Ltd. https://www.lotte.co.jp/ Press release attachments
