Nippon Kentucky Fried Chicken Co., Ltd. (President: Atsushi Nashima, Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, hereinafter "Nippon KFC") will launch "Red Hot Chicken" and "Green Hot Wings" in limited quantities at Kentucky Fried Chicken (hereinafter "KFC") stores nationwide starting July 8 (Wed).

Image of "Red Hot Chicken" and "Green Hot Wings"

<Points of Emphasis for "Red Hot Chicken" and "Green Hot Wings"!>

Two types will be released: the summer staple "Red Hot Chicken" and "Green Hot Wings" featuring the refreshing flavor and spiciness of jalapeno.

"Red Hot Chicken," loved by many customers as a "KFC summer tradition," will appear again this year. "Red Hot Chicken" is KFC's proud spicy chicken where you can fully savor the "umami" of the chicken itself amidst its stimulating spiciness. Its most distinctive feature is the sharp, authentic spiciness created by combining red pepper, white pepper, and habanero. Furthermore, the umami of the meat that follows the spiciness creates a "spicy and delicious" flavor that will get you hooked after just one bite. This year, "Green Hot Wings" also joins the lineup. "Green Hot Chicken," which first appeared in 2022 and for which many customers requested its return, has been revived and renewed as "Green Hot Wings" using easy-to-eat-sized chicken wings. This product features the flavor and mild spiciness of jalapeno, enhanced with the umami of garlic. One bite delivers a crispy texture from the coating, a refreshing aroma of jalapeno that spreads, and a gradually building spiciness. The richness of garlic layered on top makes you want to take another bite. "Red Hot Chicken" and "Green Hot Wings" offer different spicy experiences. Please take this opportunity to experience KFC's two types of "hot" flavors.

KFC's popular flavors collaborate with Calbee Potato Chips. "Red Hot Chicken Flavor" and "Green Hot Wings Flavor" are here!

We will be selling collaboration potato chips with Calbee's long-selling product "Potato Chips" for a limited time. This collaboration was first realized in 2012, stemming from mutual empathy between the two companies regarding their commitment to products and ingredients, and their efforts towards safety and security. Since then, we have released several collaboration products recreating KFC's flavors, which have been very popular. This time, you can purchase two types of potato chips nationwide at convenience stores*: "Red Hot Chicken Flavor," representing KFC's summer limited-time menu, and "Green Hot Wings Flavor," featuring the refreshing flavor of jalapeno, which is newly released. KFC supervised the taste of both products to ensure they can be enjoyed deliciously as potato chips. The packaging includes a coupon that can be used at KFC stores, offering a 30 yen discount on "Red Hot Chicken" and "Green Hot Wings." Please enjoy the flavors perfect for the hot summer with potato chips and at our stores using the coupons. *Availability may vary by store, and products may be sold out.

<Comment from the Product Development Manager>

In response to requests for the return of "Green Hot Chicken," which was sold in 2022, we are now offering "Green Hot Wings" using easy-to-eat-sized chicken wings.

This product is characterized by the refreshing flavor of jalapeno. We have focused on balancing the flavor and spiciness to allow customers to fully enjoy the flavor of jalapeno and the umami of garlic. It is finished to release its aroma when placed in the mouth, so please savor its rich fragrance.

Please compare it with the "Red Hot Chicken" sold simultaneously and enjoy the different levels of spiciness.

<Product Overview> *Prices include tax.

Product Names

"Red Hot Chicken"...340 yen

"Tasting Set"...990 yen

[Red Hot Chicken, 1 choice of side, 1 Drink (M)]

"Tasting 4-Piece Pack"...1,590 yen

[2 pieces Red Hot Chicken, 2 pieces Original Chicken, 1 choice of side]

"Tasting 6-Piece Pack"...2,490 yen

[3 pieces Red Hot Chicken, 3 pieces Original Chicken, 2 choices of side]

"Red Hot Full Pack"...2,320 yen

[6 pieces Red Hot Chicken, 1 choice of side]

Image of "Red Hot Chicken" and "Tasting 4-Piece Pack"

"Green Hot Wings"...280 yen

"Green Hot 4-Piece Pack"...1,100 yen

[4 pieces Green Hot Wings]

"Two Types of Hot Set"...940 yen

[1 Red Hot Chicken, 1 Green Hot Wing, 1 choice of side, 1 Drink (M)]

"Two Types of Hot Pack"...1,990 yen

[2 pieces Red Hot Chicken, 4 pieces Green Hot Wings, 1 choice of side]

Image of "Green Hot Wings" and "Green Hot 4-Piece Pack"

Release Date: July 8, 2026 (Wed)

*Limited quantities, sales will end once sold out.

Sales Stores: All KFC stores nationwide

*Some stores may not carry these items.

*Delivery menu items and prices may differ from in-store sales.

<Calbee Collaboration Product Overview>

Product Names

"Potato Chips KFC Red Hot Chicken Flavor"

"Potato Chips KFC Green Hot Wings Flavor"

Image from left: "Potato Chips KFC Red Hot Chicken Flavor," "Potato Chips KFC Green Hot Wings Flavor"

Price: Open (estimated price around 210 yen)

Release Date: July 6, 2026 (Mon)

Sales Area: Limited to convenience stores nationwide

*Limited-time sale.

*Actual release dates may vary slightly depending on the retailer.

*Availability may vary by store, and products may be sold out.

*Not available at KFC stores.

<Calbee x KFC Collaboration Campaign>

To commemorate the release of the collaboration products between "Red Hot Chicken," "Green Hot Wings," and Calbee, a campaign will be held on the official Calbee PR Department X (formerly Twitter) account where a total of 20,000 people will be randomly selected to win free trial tickets for "Red Hot Chicken" or "Green Hot Wings." Please apply.

Campaign Period July 8, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 AM – July 14, 2026 (Tue) 11:59 PM

Campaign Details From those who follow the official Calbee PR Department X account (@Calbee_PR) and repost or quote the target post, a total of 20,000 people will be randomly selected to receive a "Free Trial Ticket for 1 Piece of Red Hot Chicken" or a "Free Trial Ticket for 1 Piece of Green Hot Wings."

Calbee Ruby Program Second Chance - Among participants of the above campaign, those who do not win the lottery will be eligible to apply for the "Second Chance Campaign" within the "Calbee Ruby Program." - Application Deadline: July 15, 2026 (Wed) 11:59 PM

*Prizes are the same as the "X Follow & Repost Campaign." *Due to unavoidable circumstances, application periods and prize details are subject to change without notice.

Expiration Date August 5, 2026 (Wed)

<"Red Hot Chicken & Green Hot Wings" x "Blue Lock" Collaboration Campaign Overview>

To commemorate the launch of "Red Hot Chicken" and "Green Hot Wings," we are holding a collaboration campaign with the TV anime "Blue Lock." This special collaboration is realized by the combination of "red," "green," and "blue" colors. In this campaign, we will introduce the different spiciness levels of the two products on the official KFC X (formerly Twitter) account, tailored to the characters' personalities and the world of "Blue Lock." Additionally, there will be a chance to win free trial tickets for "Red Hot Chicken" or "Green Hot Wings" through a lottery. Please enjoy this campaign as an opportunity to fulfill your "ego" of wanting to eat something spicy.

Campaign Name

"Red Hot Chicken & Green Hot Wings" x "Blue Lock" Collaboration Campaign

Campaign Period

July 8, 2026 (Wed) – July 22, 2026 (Wed)

Campaign Details

From those who follow the official KFC X account (@KFC_jp) and post by selecting a button from the bottom of the relevant post, 15,000 people will be randomly selected to receive a "Free Trial Ticket for 1 Piece of Red Hot Chicken" or a "Free Trial Ticket for 1 Piece of Green Hot Wings."

Expiration Date

July 8, 2026 (Wed) – August 5, 2026 (Wed)

Notes on Calbee x KFC Collaboration Campaign and "Red Hot Chicken & Green Hot Wings" x "Blue Lock" Collaboration Campaign

*For details and application methods of each campaign, please check the target posts on the official KFC X and Calbee PR Department accounts.

*These items will be provided as trial samples.

*Each free trial ticket can be used once.

*Valid at all KFC stores nationwide. (Not valid at some stores such as stadiums and racecourses.)

*Redemption with printed materials is not possible.

*Reproduction, transfer, resale, or gifting (including screenshots) of this ticket is prohibited.

*Cannot be used for delivery or online orders.

*As these items are limited in quantity, they may be discontinued regardless of the expiration date.

*If discontinued, they will be provided as "1 piece of Original Chicken." Please note that exchanges for cash or refunds for price differences will not be made.

*Exchanges cannot be made after the stated expiration date.

About Blue Lock

"Blue Lock" (original story by Muneyuki Kaneshiro, manga by Yusuke Nomura), a manga about training egoist forwards serialized in "Weekly Shonen Magazine" (Kodansha) since 2018, is a hugely popular soccer manga with over 60 million copies cumulatively sold worldwide (as of June 2026), and has won the 45th Kodansha Manga Award for the shonen category.

The TV anime "Blue Lock" Season 1 aired from October 2022 to March 2023, and Season 2, "Blue Lock VS. U-20 JAPAN," aired from October to December 2024 to great acclaim.

Additionally, the first movie in the series, "EIDOLON OF DREAM," was released nationwide on April 19, 2024.

Furthermore, a sequel to the TV anime series is in production, and a live-action film is scheduled for release in the summer of 2026.

"Blue Lock" Original Website: https://bluelock-kc.com/ TV Anime "Blue Lock" Website: https://tv.bluelock-pr.com/ Movie "Blue Lock" Website: https://bluelock-movie.jp/

【Copyright Notice】

©Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura / Kodansha ©Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura, Kodansha / "Blue Lock" Production Committee ©Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Yusuke Nomura / Kodansha ©CK WORKS

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: 商品発売
  • Organizations: KFC