The latest Gundam anime, "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX," aired its final episode late last month, bringing the three-month, twelve-episode run to a close. Its connection to the original "Mobile Suit Gundam" storyline certainly drew in plenty of new fans.
With its soaring popularity, "GQuuuuuuX" has spawned numerous collaborations across various fields. A recent team-up with Japanese hot spring chain "Gokurakuyu" has been a magnet for fans. However, one particular collab dish from Gokurakuyu has gone absolutely viral on X due to its shockingly vibrant appearance. Netizens are hilariously roasting it, with comments like, "That seriously looks like watercolor paint, lol!" leaving everyone wondering how it ended up so... green.
The dish that netizens are calling "insanely green" is captured in this photo shared by a fan. They captioned it, "Even wilder than I imagined," alongside a picture of the limited-edition "Charlean Bull's Fried Shrimp Jupiter Omurice," sold as part of the ongoing Gundam collaboration at the popular Japanese bathhouse chain, Gokurakuyu.
Charlean Bull, who debuted with a fresh new design in "GQuuuuuuX," earned the affectionate nickname "Green Uncle" (緑のおじさん) among fans. This dish draws inspiration from that, featuring a seemingly classic combo of fried shrimp and omurice. But here's the kicker: the sauce drizzled over the omurice is an explosively bright green! It's so intensely green, it's almost intimidating to dig into.
▼ Just look at the shade of green on that sauce – seriously, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was poster paint.
▼ And check out the official promo image; the real deal looks even greener than the picture!
Despite the eye-popping color, the fan who posted the photo reported that it actually tastes pretty good! The fried shrimp and omurice itself were delicious, but that super intense green sauce definitely steals the show. Eating it apparently leaves your lips and teeth stained green, making it look like you've just licked a watercolor palette. The fan described it as a creamy white sauce, just dyed with this visually striking green.
This dish has sparked a flood of hilarious comments on X: "That's even more intense than the original (character)?!" "Seriously, that's watercolor paint, lol!" "Did the Jupiter fleet bring a whole bucket of dye with them?"
Even with all the playful jabs at the food, the fan, a self-proclaimed "Green Uncle" enthusiast, highly recommends the Gokurakuyu event. Besides the food, there are exclusive character yukata merchandise to snag, and a relaxing hot spring soak – pure bliss!
The event runs until July 15th. If you're curious, check out the official website and maybe even brave a taste of that "insanely green" Charlean Bull omurice! XD
