Thirty years spanning fifteen iconic “final” adventures. Let the feast begin!
Who would have guessed that the last-ditch effort of a video game creator would spawn into the iconic series that fans all over the world know and love today? With the unforgettable cast of characters and stories along with the common themes and motifs that weave themselves through every iteration of the game, there is always something to adore in one of the most popular video game series ever. This year, 2017, marks the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy, so it’s time to roll out some cool collectible and edible memorabilia for this wonderful series.
The first item up for purchase…Cup Noodle Final Fantasy Boss Collection!
▼ What is a new collaboration Cup Noodle without an official unveiling presentation?
ご近所の日清さんとFF30thのカップヌードルでコラボするクポ！歴代ボスがプリントされたパッケージで明日から予約受付開始クポ！ #FF30th pic.twitter.com/xYC68tam4P
— FINAL FANTASY公式 (@FinalFantasyJP) January 31, 2017
▼ Have you leveled up your hunger enough to take down each of the final bosses from Final Fantasy I to XV?!
【数量限定】FF歴代プロデューサーが厳選したボスキャラがカップヌードルに大集結！一撃で食す巨大な「アルテマウェポンフォーク」も30名様に当たる！2/1AM10時より予約開始！https://t.co/bxjbUVLd7K pic.twitter.com/fawVLwnOmu
— カップヌードル (@cupnoodle_jp) January 31, 2017
It looks like video game developer Square Enix is looking to continue their successful team-up with the Nissin instant noodle company, following up on their collaborations for the recently released Final Fantasy XV. It seems this delicious partnership continues with fans slurping their way to defeat the antagonist from each version.
▼ Final Fantasy I: Chaos
【FFⅠボス：カオス】コーネリアの高名なナイトだったが、討たれると2000年前にタイムトリップし世界を永遠の輪廻の中に閉じ込めたカオスがパッケージに！#味はいつものカップヌードルhttps://t.co/bxjbUVLd7K pic.twitter.com/IM4NciUHes
— カップヌードル (@cupnoodle_jp) February 1, 2017
▼ Final Fantasy II: Emperor
【FFⅡボス：皇帝】魔界から呼び出した魔物と軍隊で世界各地を攻撃した軍事国家パラメキア帝国の恐ろしい皇帝もしっかりと刻みこまれたパッケージはこちら！ #味はいつものカップヌードル https://t.co/bxjbUVLd7K pic.twitter.com/4GR268w3Y7
— カップヌードル (@cupnoodle_jp) February 1, 2017
▼ Final Fantasy III: Cloud of Darkness
【FFⅢボス：暗闇の雲】光と闇の均衡が崩れたときに現れる、世界すべてを無に還す存在…暗闇の雲がパッケージに登場！ #味はいつものカップヌードル https://t.co/bxjbUVLd7K pic.twitter.com/2Yw88ZR3FB
— カップヌードル (@cupnoodle_jp) February 1, 2017
▼ Final Fantasy IV: Zeromus
【FFⅣボス:ゼロムス】倒され肉体を失ったゼムスの魂が、増幅した憎しみの力により「完全暗黒物質」として甦った姿も…パッケージに堂々登場！ #味はいつものカップヌードル https://t.co/bxjbUVLd7K pic.twitter.com/rJqqcGO2Ox
— カップヌードル (@cupnoodle_jp) February 1, 2017
▼ Final Fantasy V: Exdeath
【FFⅤボス:エクスデス】邪悪な心がムーアの大森林の1本の樹に宿ったことで誕生した暗黒魔道士がカップヌードルに降臨！ #味はいつものカップヌードル https://t.co/bxjbUVLd7K pic.twitter.com/qTUXTMRChe
— カップヌードル (@cupnoodle_jp) February 1, 2017
▼ Final Fantasy VI: Kefka
【FFⅥボス:ケフカ】ガストラ皇帝直属の魔導士。人工的に魔導の力を注入されたために心が壊れており、性格は残虐非道…そんなケフカもパッケージに！ #味はいつものカップヌードル https://t.co/bxjbUVLd7K pic.twitter.com/8IfCCDPQLW
— カップヌードル (@cupnoodle_jp) February 1, 2017
▼ Final Fantasy VII: Sephiroth
【FFⅦボス:セフィロス】「英雄」と称された「神羅カンパニー」最強のソルジャーも登場。 #味はいつものカップヌードル https://t.co/bxjbUVLd7K pic.twitter.com/dVzt3YXmO7
— カップヌードル (@cupnoodle_jp) February 1, 2017
▼ Final Fantasy VIII: Ultimecia
【FFⅧボス:アルティミシア】はるか未来に存在する魔女。「時間圧縮」というとてつもない力を持ち、自分だけが存在する世界を築こうと目論む存在。 #味はいつものカップヌードル https://t.co/bxjbUVLd7K pic.twitter.com/3w7gVV9Ws2
— カップヌードル (@cupnoodle_jp) February 1, 2017
These collector’s edition Cup Noodles will be available for presale on February 1 from 10:00 a.m. Buying a complete set containing all 15 instant noodle packages will cost 6,085 yen (US$54), but that price might be irrelevant considering what’s in store for a lucky few. From those who pre-order this item, 30 lucky folks will be chosen to receive the ultimate prize of a 60 centimeter (23.6 inches) Ultimata Weapon Fork.
▼ One might call this a “swork”.
There are sure to be even more surprises and opportunities to spend all our money this year for the 30th anniversary celebration (hopefully we’ll see the releases of the Final Fantasy VII remake and Final Fantasy XII hi-def remaster. It’s certainly promising that the first item is food we can prepare in three minutes so we can focus our attention on binge-playing all the Final Fantasy games.
Source: Cup Noodle, Twitter/@FF25_JP
Images: Cup Noodle
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