
And you can wash it down with some Moogle tea.
Among Japanese convince store fried chicken, Lawson’s Karaage-kun is the king. Not only is the standard version of the chain’s bite-sized chicken chunks juicy and delicious, Lawson is constantly introducing new flavors to the lineup to give us all extra incentive to pick up a pack whenever we walk by one of their branches.
So at the end of the month, Karaage-kun is teaming up with another heavy hitter, the Final Fantasy video game franchise, for its newest tempting treat: Final Fantasy Light and Dark Crystal Flavor fried chicken!
The package features the Karaage-kun mascot character dressed as Final Fantasy’s Warrior of Light, with sword in hand ready to do battle against the evil hunger that threatens our stomachs, while a Moogle hovers in the background.
So what do Final Fantasy crystals taste like? Lawson says it gets its power from the “Pepper of Darkness” and “Tartar Sauce of Light,” with both seasonings contained inside the fried chicken’s breading, as shown in the diagram here.
Lawson’s drink cases are also getting into the Final Fantasy spirit. Going on sale alongside the Light and Dark Crystal fried chicken is Moogle Pon Pon Tea, a variety of oolong tea. In addition to a Moogle, three other lovable Final Fantasy creatures grace the labels: a Namazu, a Korpokkur, and, last but certainly not least, a Chocobo.
Speaking of Final Fantasy’s adorable non-human species, Lawson will also be giving away a limited number of clear files with Moogle, Fat Cat, Fat Chocobo, Namazu, and Korpokkur illustrations to customers who purchase three applicate Meiji-brand candies and chocolates during the promotion.
▼ The applicable candies will have this marker by them on the store shelves.
And if you can’t make it to a Lawson branch, the other half of the collaboration has illustrated Karaage-kun characters for all 20 Final Fantasy XIV jobs waiting for you at the end of the game’s online Job Diagnosis/personality test, a five-question quiz that will tell you which class’ play style is the best match for you and can be taken here.
▼ Apparently my fried chicken class is “Ninja.”
The Final Fantasy crystal Karaage-kun and Moogle Tea go on sale, priced at 216 yen (US$1.95) and 168 yen, respectively, on August 31.
Source: Lawson via Livedoor News/Inside Games
Top image: Lawson
Insert images: Lawson (1, 2, 3)
● Want to hear about SoraNews24’s latest articles as soon as they’re published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Follow Casey on Twitter for more on fried chicken, video games, and more of the finest things in life.








Japan’s new Final Fantasy fried chicken looks crazy, tastes great【Taste test】
Final Fantasy fried chicken on sale in Japan, best part comes before you take a single bite【Vid】
Ramen-flavored fried chicken is here, proves once again Japanese convenience stores are paradise
Convenience store fried chicken gets approved as food for Japanese space program
Potato chip-flavor fried chicken now on sale at convenience stores in Japan
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Japanese politician screams and cries at press conference as he defends expenses claims【Video】
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 strangest kanji ever 【Weird Top Five】
Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Black fried chicken appears in Japan with new Black Hole-flavor convenience store snack
Dragon Quest Heal magic-flavored fried chicken coming to Japan to keep video game fans’ HP full
We hold a 14-nation taste test of Karaage-kun, Japan’s favorite convenience store fried chicken
Final Fantasy and KFC team up for new collaboration meal, Colonel Sanders/Chocobo figure
Final Fantasy fried chicken and Moogle Steamed buns set to become Japan’s newest snack hits
Ramen-covered fried chicken is coming to Japanese convenience stores, and we’re totally ready
Mr. Sato tries top secret rated-R fried chicken from popular Japanese convenience store
Fried chicken-cooking robot to start working at Japanese convenience store
Karaage-kun pouches sold bundled with a magazine chronicling the fried chicken balls’ history
Japanese convenience store registers now playing Dragon Quest level-up music for shoppers【Video】
Tokyo’s fried-chicken cooking robot is here, and here’s a guide to help you use it【Photos】
This giant Final Fantasy Moogle bed could be yours, and doesn’t cost a single yen
Final Fantasy and KFC Japan team up – Colonel Sanders heads to Eorzea, and maybe Chocobo to KFC?
Legend of Zelda-flavor fried chicken coming to convenience stores in Japan, other Hyrule chow too
Which Japanese convenience store sells the best fried chicken?