Metal Slime Stars in New Dragon Quest Energy Drink Collab
ZONe ENERGY has officially announced a new collaboration with Square Enix to celebrate the upcoming release of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, featuring a limited-edition energy drink.
The collaboration centers around the theme of a “Critical Hit” and introduces a special can design inspired by the “Metal Slime” monster from the game.
The project aims to bring the excitement of the game into the real world, allowing fans to experience the feeling of “leveling up” through the energy drink.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a full remake of the 2000 classic Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, scheduled for release on February 5, 2026.
The game features a completely reconstructed scenario and battle system, presented in a unique 3D art style that adds warmth to the visuals.
The story follows a young boy and girl from an isolated island who embark on a grand adventure sparked by their curiosity.
ZONe ENERGY is a performance energy drink brand designed to support creators and fans of digital culture, often collaborating with anime and gaming franchises.
This new release captures the essence of the Dragon Quest series by featuring the Metal Slime, a rare monster known for providing massive experience points when defeated.
The design of the “HYPER ZONe ENERGY Metal Slime Energy” mimics the silver appearance of the monster, treating the act of drinking it as a way to gain experience.
To commemorate the launch, a special sampling event titled “Metal Slime ZONe appeared in Shibuya!” will be held at the Shibuya Sakura Stage.
Attendees can receive a free can of the limited-edition drink by presenting a coupon, with distribution limited to 4,800 units.
The campaign also includes a “Monster Sticker” promotion, where standard ZONe ENERGY cans will feature QR codes that unlock random monster videos and points for a prize draw.
The campaign offers an Original Collaboration T-Shirt as a prize, which is limited to 120 winners and comes in six different designs featuring “Critical Hit” imagery.
Participants also have the chance to win an Original QUO Card featuring collaborative art, with 300 cards available across six designs.
A special “Metal Slime Mass Outbreak Course” awards a Square Enix Official Goods Set containing a seven-piece assortment of Metal Slime-themed merchandise to 7 winners.
The HYPER ZONe ENERGY Metal Slime Energy is priced at 223 JPY (approx. $1.50 USD / £1.20 GBP), and the limited-edition cans will be released nationwide in Japan on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
The sampling event in Shibuya is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 10:00 to 19:00, or until stock runs out.
The prize campaign runs from February 5, 2026, to April 22, 2026, requiring the purchase of cans with attached campaign stickers to apply.
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