Squid-themed ice cream Baskin-Robbins comes to Japan, but that’s okay because it’s a Nintendo tie-in

It’s like a Splatoon match in our mouths, and everyone is invited to taste test it!

If you love ice cream then Japan is a great place. Not only do we get a lot of matcha and sakura-flavored frozen treats, right now there’s squid-themed ice cream Very

OK, so maybe the thought of a cephalopod-inspired dessert doesn’t make your mouth water, as your eyes gleam in disgusting bewilderment. But wait! This isn’t just any squid-themed ice cream. It’s Nintendo Squid-themed ice cream!

Yes, Baskin-Robbins Japanor simply “31”, as the locals call it, has created a special flavor to celebrate the upcoming release of splatoon 3, the latest entry in Nintendo’s popular third-person team shooter series featuring a race of squid-like humanoid creatures. like the target splatoon Our life goal is to cover as much of the arena in paint as we can, so we quickly made our way to our local Baskin-Robbins branch on September 1. launch date for Ikasu Soda and Grapefruit Ice Cream Flavor,

There’s really a lot to unpack here, so let’s get to it quickly before the ice cream melts, First, the “Ikasu” part of the name is a sentence, playing of ika“Squid,” and . japanese word for ikasuWhich can mean both “to use skillfully” and “to look cool and stylish”.

Moving to the scene, many sweets fans in Japan dismiss things like American-style birthday cakes as looking unattractively artificial because of their liberal use of bright colors. Baskin-Robbins Japan, however, apparently trusts anyone who is a fan of the hyper-vivid visuals. splatoon The flashy looks of Ikasu Soda and Grapes won’t turn the series off.

I splatoon Not a series known for its less visual design.

What flavor do you like? Ikasu soda and the green part of the grape is the “soda” partWhich refers to a mild citrus/apple-like flavor in Japan made popular by a carbonated cider called ramune. the blue part is grapefruit ice creamlittle green dots chocolate cookie crumblesAnd there’s even a ribbon of pineapple flavor Mixed in as well as a little extra accent.

Put it all together, and it makes for a very refreshing taste, perfect for this time of year when the summer heat is still left for us to crave something that will cool us down and have a great time. Will satisfy our sweet tooth in no time, We opted for the 520 yen (US$3.85) two-scoop size, because ordering a two-scoop gets you a special splatoon You also get a squid or octopus-shaped cookie from the game by the end of the cup, and supplies.

And as proof that we weren’t kidding when we said our life goal is to fill ourselves with ice cream, we also tried Baskin-Robbins. splatoon-themed Good! gelatin soda,

it starts as a “soda” cider in which the grape gelatin floats;, Included in the price of 680-yen a small scoop of ice cream of your choice (We went with Ikasu soda and another scoop of grapefruit) Which goes into the special splatoon Artwork Cup. At this point, the drink has a mild grapefruit flavor, but this is not the final form of it,

For that, you have to add Grapefruit and lemon syrup, which comes in a separate packet, While some might say that this extra step is inconvenient, adding the finishing touches yourself can make you feel “good!” Opportunity to shout. As you do this, just like you’re pushing the button to give your splatoon Some audio encouragement in teammates’ games.

In addition to enhancing the taste of the drink, Paired syrups change the way it looksTurning it clear…

… to beat as you stir in the additions.

Grapefruit syrup has a big impact on taste, as the drink is pleasant, but not overly sweet, and not nearly as pungent as we arm ourselves to be made from lemon syrup., Like Ikasu Soda and Grapes, Nice! Gelatin soda is a great option for a hot September day (which is a lot in Japan), and since Baskin-Robbins splatoon Treats will be available until September 29th, which means you can enjoy them while you play splatoon 3 Once the game comes out next week.

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