Nintendo and Heinz release Kirby ketchup bottles in Japan

Nintendo and Heinz Japan are releasing limited-edition Kirby-themed ketchup bottles, featuring the iconic character and his friends. The collaboration aims to celebrate the "Maxim Tomato" item from the Kirby video game series. The new ketchup bottles will feature three unique Kirby designs and Waddle Dee on 420ml inverted bottles, priced at ¥383 each. Additionally, 1,000 embroidered Kirby keychains with the Heinz logo will be given away through a social media contest. This partnership follows a previous collaboration in 2024, with the new bottles set to launch in Japanese supermarkets and convenience stores this June. The promotion highlights the ongoing popularity of the Kirby franchise.