The Evangelion' Unit-01 is the latest product to join the ongoing Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 series and it spotlights the famous Toge no Kamameshi this time around. The clay pot rice has been a staple meal since the year 1885 and contains traditional ingredients.
The bowl features hearty goods including chest nut, green peas, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, apricot, burdock root, and a boiled egg. The traditional dish is served in a Mashikoyaki pot and has a similar color scheme as the iconic EVA Unit-01. It boasts purple and green and has a special cover over it. Entitled the "Toge no Kamameshi Evangelion Unit 1 ver,' it is set to hit Japanese markets between the dates June 6-18.
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- Clay Pot Rice Meal Kits
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