Monster Hunter x Ichiran Ramen Collab Reveals Exclusive Merch and In-Game Items for Monster Hunter Festa ’26
Capcom has announced a tasty new collaboration with Ichiran Ramen, one of Japan’s top tonkotsu noodle chains, for the upcoming “Monster Hunter Festa ’26”.
The event, scheduled for February 22, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, will feature the ramen chain’s first-ever kitchen car appearance at a Monster Hunter gathering.
Attendees visiting the “MonHun Kitchen” corner can purchase a bowl of Ichiran ramen for 800 yen (approx. $5.50 USD / £4.50 GBP), bringing the authentic taste of the popular Hakata-style noodles directly to the venue.
While the ramen served at the kitchen car is a standard event menu item and not themed after the game, the collaboration extends into exclusive merchandise that offers both physical and digital rewards.
Two special “Ichiran Hakata Thin Noodles Monster Hunter Wilds Sets” will be available for purchase, both of which include a five-serving pack of Ichiran’s signature straight noodles and an original card containing a download code for in-game content.
This code unlocks the “Ichiran Special Charm Set” for use in Monster Hunter Wilds on PlayStation 5 and Steam, featuring weapon charms of a Palico dressed in Ichiran’s red and black colors.
The premium “Ichiran Hunter Sake Cup Set”, priced at 9,350 yen (approx. $65.00 USD / £51.00 GBP), includes a 5.5cm tall sake cup, a large acrylic stand, and three original stickers.
A standard set is also available for 6,050 yen (approx. $42.00 USD / £33.00 GBP), featuring a smaller acrylic stand.
Alongside the food and merchandise, the event will host the “Monster Hunter Wilds King of the Hunt Competition 2026,” a time-attack tournament where two-person teams vie for the title of “King of the Hunt.”
Qualifying quests have been distributed as of today, January 21, challenging players to hunt Nu Egudora in the “Remnants of the Dragon Valley” field.
The top teams will advance to the semifinals and finals, which will involve hunting formidable monsters such as Jin Dahad and a multi-monster quest featuring Doshaguma, Rey Dau, and Arkveld.
Winners will receive the “Arkveld Head Trophy,” while top placers will be awarded a special edition PUMA x Monster Hunter Wilds reversible boa jacket.
The “Monster Hunter Festa ’26” is a free-admission event, with tournament entry applications open until January 23, 2026.
Sales for the Ichiran Ramen x Monster Hunter goods will begin at the event venue and online via a special Ichiran site starting at 10:00 AM on February 22, limited to one set of either type per customer.
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