Godiva announces new limited-edition Animal Crossing chocolate collaboration for Valentine’s Day 2026

Sales are set to begin for a sweet new collaboration between the luxury chocolatier Godiva and Nintendo’s Animal Crossing.
The new “Godiva meets Animal Crossing” collection is designed for the 2026 Valentine’s season.
Animal Crossing is the beloved life simulation series where players build communities with anthropomorphic animals.

This collection is themed around a “Tea Party,” offering a cute and relaxing atmosphere perfect for the holiday.
The chocolates feature the faces of iconic characters, each with a flavor profile matching the tea party theme.
Tom Nook and Isabelle are represented by dark chocolate ganaches.


The popular rabbit sisters, Chrissy and Francine, feature on milk tea flavored ganaches.


Other characters include the rhino Merengue paired with strawberry filling, the teapot elephant Tia with chai tea, and the cat Raymond with lemon filling.



The collection also includes special G Chocolat pieces in flavors like Salted Caramel and Earl Grey.

Here is the full product lineup:
- “Godiva meets Animal Crossing” Assortment Blue (6 pieces)
- Price: 2,160 yen (approx. $14.19 USD / £11.25 GBP)

Features 6 limited-edition chocolates in a vibrant blue oval tin.

- “Godiva meets Animal Crossing” Assortment Blue (6 pieces) with Lid & Mug Set
- Price: 3,240 yen (approx. $21.29 USD / £16.88 GBP)

Includes the 6-piece chocolate set and an original mug with a lid that can be used as a small plate.
- “Godiva meets Animal Crossing” Assortment Pink (6 pieces)
- Price: 2,160 yen (approx. $14.19 USD / £11.25 GBP)

Features 6 limited-edition chocolates in a cute pink oval tin.

- “Godiva meets Animal Crossing” Assortment Pink (6 pieces) with Tea Mat Set
- Price: 3,240 yen (approx. $21.29 USD / £16.88 GBP)


Includes the 6-piece chocolate set and two special leaf-shaped tea mats.
- “Godiva meets Animal Crossing” Assortment (9 pieces)
- Price: 3,240 yen (approx. $21.29 USD / £16.88 GBP)

A larger green circular tin containing 9 limited-edition chocolates.

- “Godiva meets Animal Crossing” G Chocolat Assortment (6 pieces)
- Price: 1,944 yen (approx. $12.77 USD / £10.13 GBP)

A tea-tin style package featuring Tom Nook and Isabelle, containing wrapped G Chocolat pieces.

This release follows a recent trend of Animal Crossing merchandise announcements.

The “Godiva meets Animal Crossing” collection is scheduled to release on Friday, January 9, 2026.
It will be available at Godiva shops, GODIVA cafés, the Godiva Online Shop, and Valentine’s Day event venues across Japan until February 15, 2026.
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