Starbucks Japan Is Getting a Massive Pokémon Collection — Including a Pikachu-Themed Latte
Starbucks Japan is launching a limited-time Pokémon collection this month, featuring a Pikachu-themed latte and over 40 branded merchandise items as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The collection includes drinkware such as tumblers and mugs, apparel including aprons, canvas totes, and branded gift cards. The Pikachu-themed latte will be available exclusively for in-store purchase at Starbucks locations across Japan, while select merchandise will also be offered for online purchase. This collaboration is one of multiple high-profile partnerships Pokémon has unveiled throughout its anniversary year, joining previous collaborations with major brands including Adidas and Krispy Kreme. The successive partnerships underscore the continued mainstream cultural relevance and commercial appeal of the Pokémon franchise more than three decades after its original debut.