To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Monster Hunter series, Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. will release a collection of limited-edition collaboration sakes on November 8, 2024. These unique products feature exclusive anniversary designs and will be available nationwide in Japan and through Hakutsuru’s official online store.

Three Special Collaboration Sakes

The collaboration includes three products, each presented in decorative packaging that reflects the world of Monster Hunter:

Hunter Edition Daiginjo
Ingredients: Domestic rice, rice malt, brewing alcohol
Alcohol Content: 15%-16%
Price: ¥2,500 (excluding tax)
Availability: November 8, 2024, until stock runs out

Features:
A perfect celebratory drink for hunters, this daiginjo sake offers a floral aroma and a crisp, refreshing taste.

Design:
The packaging features hunters and Felynes facing off against monsters, with scratch-like motifs symbolizing the fierce battles against colossal creatures.

Monster Edition Special Junmai Sake

Ingredients: Domestic rice, rice malt
Alcohol Content: 14%-15%
Price: ¥2,500 (excluding tax)
Availability: November 8, 2024, until stock runs out
Features:
This bold, dry junmai sake reflects the majestic wilderness of the Monster Hunter world, embodying the strength of the monsters living within it.

Design:
The label showcases monsters in the wild, with the iconic Rathalos leaving claw marks on the packaging.

Felyne’s Secret Plum Wine

Ingredients: Plums, brewing alcohol, sugar
Alcohol Content: 18%
Price: ¥1,500 (excluding tax)
Availability: November 8, 2024, until stock runs out
Features:
Inspired by a story of Felynes unearthing aged plum wine, this drink offers a rich, mature flavor.

Design:
The bottle comes in a box designed to look like a treasure chest, making it a perfect collectible for fans.

The Hunter Edition and Monster Edition packaging feature a clever design: when three boxes of each sake are arranged together, they form the full 20th-anniversary visual.

This collaboration between Monster Hunter—a series with massive global appeal—and Japanese sake and plum wine aims to delight both Monster Hunter fans and international visitors.

Pre-Order Details and Availability

Pre-Orders Begin: October 15, 2024
General Release: November 8, 2024
Purchase: Available at Hakutsuru’s official online shop and select retailers

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About the Monster Hunter Series

With over 100 million units sold worldwide (as of March 2024), Monster Hunter has become a global phenomenon. Known for its cooperative gameplay, players team up to hunt powerful monsters in a vibrant, natural world. The series offers a rich hunting experience as players manage resources, explore ecosystems, and engage in territorial battles with fierce monsters.

Source : PR Times