# Fried Chicken Anime Promotions The KFC Pokémon Promotion is Running in China By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-05-24 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-pokmon References: [comicbook](https://comicbook.com/anime/news/kfc-pokemon-toys-china-anime/) & [m.kfc.cn](http://m.kfc.com.cn)  This [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-china-1) Pokémon promotion is being run at participating locations in China to provide fans of the anime franchise with a way to celebrate Children's Day, which will take place on June 1, 2024. The promotion will provide customers who purchase a family meal bundle with one of five [Pokémon toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-happy-meal) for them to collect. The toys include special editions figures and plushies of popular characters from the franchise, while customers who purchase the super family meal will be treated to a Pokémon pickup toy as well. The KFC Pokémon promotion comes as part of the continued expansion of the [anime brand's partnerships with major brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-fast-food-collaborations) as a way to satisfy eager fans, but also introduce newcomers to the creative enterprise. Image Credit: The Pokémon Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anime-themed Fast Food Collaborations:** This trend highlights the burgeoning partnership between anime franchises and fast food chains, leveraging pop culture to drive customer engagement. - **Collectible Toy Promotions:** Combining meal purchases with limited-edition collectible toys offers an effective strategy for enhancing sales and brand loyalty among target demographics. - **Event-based Marketing Campaigns:** Tying marketing campaigns to specific events, such as Children's Day, creates timely relevance and increases consumer excitement and participation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Industry:** Innovative promotional tie-ins with popular anime franchises can diversify product offerings and draw in diverse customer bases. - **Toy Manufacturing Industry:** Collaborating on themed collectibles can boost toy manufacturers' exposure and sales through partnerships with global brands. - **Entertainment Industry:** Strategic partnerships with food chains and retail brands can expand fan engagement and introduce beloved entertainment properties to new audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Inspired Anime QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-and-pokmon.md) - [QSR-Backed Collectible Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-china-1.md) - [Anime-Themed QSR Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-natsumatsuri-happy-set.md) - [Cartoon Card Qsr Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikachu-promo-cards.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Kids Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meal-2.md) - [Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofusand-1.md) - [Anime QSR Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-1.md) - [Outdoor Anime QSR Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-pokmon.md) - [Anime-Themed Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oisix-x-pokmon-meal-kits.md)