Mister Donut Japan's annual Christmas collaboration with Pokémon is back! This year's featured Pokémon is Foongus, taking the spotlight as the signature item – a choice that surprised many. The treats launched on November 5, with an added bonus: an online-exclusive Ditto Donut Tree.
Now, X (formerly Twitter) is flooded with posts from Japanese netizens who rushed to buy them. However, many quickly noticed that the "Foongus donuts" on display at different stores look, well, quite different! Some are adorably wonky, while others look perfectly normal, sparking a new wave of "individual differences" craze, much like last year's Diglett Pon de Ring.
▼ This year's signature Christmas collaboration: the Foongus donut.
Since each store has slightly different preparation methods, every single donut ends up with its own unique quirks. Just look at these Foongus donuts bought by netizens – their faces vary wildly! Some are crooked, some are looking down, making you wonder if they're feeling a bit under the weather (?).
Some have a goofy, innocent expression, while others look like they've just survived an epic battle. Even their "eyes" and "noses" show bizarre transformations, making it impossible not to crack a smile.
▼ A strange sense of sadness on the shelf...
▼ Looks like it got punched in the face... T_T
▼ This looks nothing like the photo lol
▼ Opened it up and the eyes were all smudged together... T_T
▼ The uneven eye version!
▼ The face just collapsed when I opened it...
▼ Why does it feel weird? XD
▼ It's crying T_T
Honestly, this marketing strategy is truly eye-opening! We can only hope Mister Donut Taiwan brings them over eventually T_T, because we're dying to try them! As for those of you looking to snag a "carefully selected" Foongus donut, it looks like you'll have to pick and choose wisely! XD