Just Like the Characters... CU Launches 3D Pokemon Ice Cream

3D Ice Cream Inspired by Pokemon Characters
Frozen Metamon, Pikachu, and Magikarp to Launch Starting September 30

CU announced on September 29 that it will launch 3D ice cream modeled after Pokemon characters.

The "Frozen Metamon Sorbet," set to be released on September 30, is a grape-flavored ice cream crafted in the image of the cute Metamon character. On October 14, CU will introduce two additional products: "Frozen Pikachu Sorbet" and "Frozen Magikarp Sorbet." These new creations replicate the appearances of Pikachu and Magikarp, highlighting each character’s unique personality and providing the fun of visual enjoyment. The Pikachu Sorbet is mango-flavored, while the Magikarp Sorbet is orange-flavored.

CU Pokemon 3D Ice Cream. Provided by CU.

CU explained that the reason for utilizing Pokemon character IP for this new 3D ice cream is the recent surge in customer interest in Pokemon-related merchandise.

According to CU, the Pokemon card set launched to coincide with Children’s Day in May sold 250,000 units in just three days. The "Lucky Vita Energy Shot," which featured a Pokemon lucky character as the lid, sold a cumulative total of 30,000 units within one month of release. Four types of Pokemon card sets, offered as Chuseok holiday gift sets, also sold out in only two days after pre-orders began.

CU has also introduced collaborative products with "Pokemon Pokopia," a Nintendo game utilizing Pokemon intellectual property rights. Until October 18, a pop-up store will be open at CU Hongdae Sangsang Branch in Mapo-gu, Seoul, selling a collection of goods such as mobiles, stickers, magnets, and keyrings themed with Pokemon characters.

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