In a plot twist that no one saw coming—probably because they were busy battling imaginary creatures with very real monster-hunting gear—Capcom has decided to get cozy with Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan. Yes, you heard it right! Who needs a knight in shining armor when there’s a Colonel in a white suit?
Feasts & Felines: What’s Cooking?
From November 19 to December 16, the magical union of fried chicken and monster slaying will unfold. Fans can expect KFC to be decked out in charming new packaging featuring a Felyne dressed as Colonel Sanders—because nothing screams “epic adventure” like a plush cat with a penchant for poultry.
Meal Deals that Monster Hunters Won’t Want to Miss
Two sets are on the menu: the Feast Set and the not-so-secretly spicy Spice Up Set. Each comes with exclusive in-game goodies to make players feel like the heroic chefs they’ve always dreamed of being. Who wouldn’t want a Luxury Ingredient Set bursting with rare treasures to whip up campfire dishes? Because nothing says “hero” like cooking with chicken-flavored items for imaginary beasts.
The Feast Set bestows upon gamers a shiny KFC Colonel Felyne charm. Yes, that’s a Felyne masquerading as Colonel Sanders. If that doesn’t scream ‘fashion icon,’ then what does?
On the flip side, the Spice Up Set is for those brave souls ready to jump into the chaos of monster battles with a nifty Hunting Item Set. This set includes essential consumables, plus an exclusive KFC Barrel Felyne Charm, which hilariously depicts the Felyne in a bucket of chicken. Because who doesn’t want to look fabulous while wielding a sword against oversized lizards?
Chickens, Charms, and Clothing: The Ultimate Lottery
For those inclined to order their meals online, KFC is getting festive with a lottery! Twenty lucky chicken aficionados might strut away in a hoodie stating “it’s finger-lickin WILD,” an unequivocal sticker of pride. If that doesn’t scream “fashion week,” who knows what will?
Additionally, 200 winners will snag a stylish travel card holder featuring the furry Colonel design. Because practicality and style can totally go hand-in-hand when aiming for that epic cat-fried-chicken crossover look.
Fanfare: The Transforming KFC Experience
As if this collaboration needed more excitement, four select KFC locations in Japan will be decked out like the game world itself. Transforming these stores into battlegrounds will feature life-sized panels of beloved characters and a temporary soundtrack chock-full of familiar Monster Hunter tunes. The usual ‘finger-lickin’ music will take a brief hiatus, likely confused as to what monster it has unwittingly unleashed.
Sales & Chicken Tales: Will It Be Enough?
As attention turns from clucking to combat, it’s worth mentioning that the sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds have recently taken a nosedive. Just 160,000 units were sold, which is significantly lower than the previous quarter’s somewhat “soft” showing of 477,000. The numbers are so low that one has to wonder if Capcom considered launching a campaign to incite a chicken uprising against that drop in stocks. A sad day indeed.
So, while imaginations and appetites run wild in Japan, the only question left is: could chicken be the next big monster-hunting accessory? Buckle up for the drooling adventure!
