Hi, everyone. I’m Midori from MMN’s editorial department. The upcoming live-action film Detective Pikachu is drawing a lot of hype right now. It will be released first in Japan on May 3 and worldwide on May 10.
As we wait impatiently here in Japan for the release, Harajuku’s hugely popular ice cream shop ROLL ICE CREAM FACTORY has announced a collaboration with the movie. They are selling a limited-edition Detective Pikachu ice cream so I headed straight there to try it!
ROLL ICE CREAM FACTORY opened in Harajuku two years ago and to this day business continues to flourish with lines of people waiting outside.
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Roll ice cream is made by pouring liquid ice cream onto a freezing cold plate. It is then scraped off and scooped into a roll shape.
Once they take your order the staff begin making your ice cream right in front of you. It’s fun to watch!
As part of the collaboration, the Omotesando (Harajuku) and Shinkyogoku (Kyoto) branches of the store have their own Pokémon photo spots. Find your favourite Pokémon and snap some photos!
The staff were all wearing Detective Pikachu t-shirts. They looked so cute!
For this collaboration you can pick between strawberry and chocolate as your ice cream base.
I went for strawberry. The staff began by spreading out the strawberry ice cream onto the cold plate.
They then scooped it up into a round roll! It looks really difficult to do.
After adding lots of colourful toppings my ice cream was ready!
Cute!!
This one here has the chocolate base.
You can get a cute photo if you sit your ice cream next to the Pikachu in the Omotesando shop. If you look really closely you can see that the marshmallows have Pikachu printed on them. It seems a waste to eat something so adorable!
After taking my fill of pictures it was time to taste! I found that the sweetness of the yellow peaches and mango sauce go perfect with the sourness of the strawberries. It’s an easy dessert to eat that can be enjoyed by both adults and kids alike.
My mouth was filled with all kinds of textures as I worked through my ice cream. I felt a crackling sensation and it turns out that the whipped cream is topped with popping candy! I definitely wasn’t prepared for that. This is the perfect Pikachu ice cream, it’s really fun to eat.
This ice cream is available until May 10. If you aim to go there during Golden Week you shouldn’t have to line up too much, so I recommend visiting then♡
Treat yourself to some Detective Pikachu ice cream and enjoy the film when it’s released!
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Detective Pikachu Roll Ice Cream
Available: April 24, 2019 – May 10, 2019
Website: https://rollicecreamfactory.com
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Pikachu Doughnuts: ¥216 (Tax Included)
These cute Pikachu doughnuts have a fluffy dough texture and are coated in banana flavoured chocolate. The black ears, red cheeks and black and white eyes are also made of chocolate.Poké Ball Doughnuts: ¥216 (Tax Included)
The top half of these fluffy-textured doughnuts are coated with a strawberry glaze while the bottom half is made from white chocolate. It looks just like a Poké Ball! Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! will be released worldwide on November 16, so be sure to pick up some Pokémon themed treats to enjoy while you play!Information
Pikachu Doughnuts
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Running: November 16, 2018 to Late December 2018販
Available: At most Mister Donut branches across JapanWebsite: https://www.misterdonut.jp
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Roll Ice Cream Factory is celebrating the upcoming release of Detective Pikachu with cute collaborative Pikachu ice cream which is set to hit the menu on April 24.
The ice cream is inspired by Pikachu's electric type move set through a mix of yellow peaches, strawberries and whipped cream. It's topped with a cute neon sign and a Pikachu marshmallow. The ice cream comes in two flavours: chocolate and strawberry. And while it's on sale, the Omotesando and Shinkyogoku branches of Roll Ice Cream Factory will be decked out with promotional material for the film and staff will wear Detective Pikachu t-shirts. There will also be a photo spot for you to take a picture with your ice cream. Information
Detective Pikachu Roll Ice
Running: April 24, 2019 – May 10, 2019
Price: ¥1,000 (Tax Included)
Website: https://rollicecreamfactory.com
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The Pokémon cafe is celebrating the release of the new movie Pokémon: Detective Pikachu with the release of a limited menu only available from Saturday 27th April to Sunday 30th June! The movie is based on the Nintendo 3DS game Detective Pikachu, which is focussed around Pikachu, who is loved across the world and across generations of people. The film is the first ever live action Hollywood Pikachu film! Pikachu is voiced by Ryan Reynolds, who starred in the American hit film Deadpool. Justice Smith, who starred in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom plays the role of Pikachu’s partner Tim, and the role of Detective Yoshida is played by Ken Watanabe.
Detective Pikachu & Psyduck collaboration ¥2,570 (price after tax)
Psyduck from the movie stands by Pikachu!Detective Pikachu Thunderbolt!? Float drink ¥1,274 (price after tax)
There's popping candy inside! What a shocking surprise!Detective Pikachu: Choose your Pokémon latte! ¥756 each (price after tax)
The Pokémon from the movie make a comeback in latte form and their designs look so accurate!For every drink you order, you will receive an original Pokémon cafe clear coaster! The limited edition designs are only available from Saturday 27th April ー Friday 31st May. You can either pick a limited edition design or be given one in a lottery draw! Celebrate the release of the film during this special time at the Pokémon cafe! ©1995-2019 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.c. Pocket Monsters, Pokémon, Pokémon is a product of Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak.© 2019 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.© 2019 Pokémon. Information
Pokémon cafe
Address: Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building (5th floor) 2-11-2 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Opening hours: 10:30 ー 22:00
Closed according to Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building hours.Official website (where you can make reservations): https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu movie official website: https://meitantei-pikachu.jp/
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