As Goku crosses dimensional thresholds inDragon Ball Daima, he is making an unexpected yet welcome stop at McDonald’s with a special collaboration. The event comes as the latest in a line of recent anime-restaurant promotions such as the recentJujutsu KaisenSpecial Grade Garlic Saucethis past summer at McDonald’s. However, this new anime collaboration features full combos. LuckyDragon Ball Daimafans will get to try a chicken sandwich featuring a crispy katsu-style cutlet or fried dough balls with sweet potato mash filling. Plus, Piccolo fans can enjoy a sweet and sour green grape soda.
This promotion was posted overseas in Hong Kong courtesy of McDonald’s. As for the meals,both combos cost a combined total of $39 HKD. It stands to be one of the more elaborate promotions McDonald’s has done for a franchise, alongside bolder experimentation like the recurring Grimace Shake. But perhaps no character has a more famous appetite than Son Goku, so thisDragon Ball Daimax McDonald’s promotion is perfect for ravenous fans who want tofight for their burgers like Goku.

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While thisDragon Ball Daimacollaboration is exciting, it’s only in Hong Kong for a limited period while supplies last. The promoted items include the Japanese-styled Chicken Katsu Burger, Crispy Purple Sweet Potato Balls, and White Grape Yogurt Flavored Soda with Fruit Cocktail.Additionally, eager customers can pick up the promotional Okonomiyaki Flavored McShaker Fries for an extra $3 HK. While there’s always hope for a similar North American collaboration, this is undoubtedly an attractive promotion between McDonald’s andDragon Ball Daima.
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While McDonald’s in Hong Kong is having fun withDragon Ball Daima, it’s part of a recent trend of anime collaborations, such as Taiwanese customers getting a specialHunter x Hunterpromotion this fall.Jujutsu Kaisenfans got a special Crunchyroll promotion when ordering through the McDonald’s app for their Special Grade Garlic Sauce. Hong Kong even adoptedAttack on Titan-themed marketing, as reported byQSR Media.Dragon Ballhas a fascinating history with merchandise and fast food promotions, like Burger King Kids Meals featuringDragon Ball Zfigures in 2000.
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Each of these promotions is part of a concerted effort to tap into the mainstream fixations of their current and prospective young consumers. It’s an intelligent playwith anime beating multiple Netflix originalson the viewership charts. With iconic characters like Goku, Piccolo, and Bulma headlining the promotion, young fans being introduced throughDragon Ball Daima, and cross-generational viewers from the days of 1984’s originalDragon Ballcan happily intersect. While theDragon Ball DaimaMcDonald’s promotion might not currently be in the United States, it’s not unreasonable to expect something similar soon.

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Dragon Ball Daima sees Goku and his allies inexplicably shrunk into miniature forms, prompting a journey to the Demon Realm. This animated adventure, part of the Dragon Ball franchise, explores their mission to solve the mystery and restore their original statures. Released in October 2024.
