# Anime-Themed QSR Toys The McDonald's Japan Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set Comes in Three Stages By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-08-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-natsumatsuri-happy-set References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2023/08/08/pokemon-japanese-summer-festival-toys-to-make-happy-meals-extra-happy-at-mcdonalds-japan) & [mcdonalds.co.jp](https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/en/menu/)  The [McDonald's Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-happy-meals) Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set has been shown off by the brand as a collaboration offering for young fans to enjoy this summertime. The new range of [Happy Meal (Happy Set) toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-happy-meal) come in three stages that are all inspired by characters from the Pokémon franchise, and include an array of options themed with different age groups in mind. This ensures there's something for diners of all ages to help everyone get involved in the celebrations. The McDonald's Japan Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set is slated to start rolling out August 11, 2023 with a different stage coming each week in August. The various toys are expected to be limited in quantities and thus hard for fans to get their hands on given the immense [popularity of the Pokémon franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-happy-meal) in Japan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anime-themed QSR Toys:** The McDonald's Japan Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set offers anime-themed toys with three stages, providing a variety of options for different age groups. - **Collaboration Offerings:** The collaboration between McDonald's Japan and Pokémon franchise presents a unique opportunity to engage young fans and create excitement around the brand. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** The scarcity of the McDonald's Japan Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set toys due to limited quantities creates a sense of exclusivity and drives fans' desire to obtain them. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** The McDonald's Japan Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set showcases the potential for QSRs to leverage popular anime franchises to attract customers and drive sales. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The partnership between McDonald's Japan and the Pokémon franchise highlights the market demand for collectible anime-themed toys and the opportunity for toy manufacturers to capitalize on this trend. - **Entertainment and Media:** The collaboration between McDonald's Japan and Pokémon demonstrates how entertainment and media companies can create immersive experiences for fans through cross-promotional initiatives and limited edition merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Anime QSR Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-pokmon.md) - [90s-Inspired Anime QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-and-pokmon.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Kids Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meal-2.md) - [Cartoon Card Qsr Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikachu-promo-cards.md) - [Anime Trading Card Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-pokmon-happy-meal.md) - [Expansive QSR Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-happy-meals.md) - [Video Game Meal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-happy-meal-toys.md) - [Anime-Inspired QSR Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-5.md) - [Creature-Collecting Kids Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-happy-meal.md)