Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby has been a massive hit since its mobile game launch, sparking explosive buzz and drawing more attention to Japan's horse racing culture. This February, the mobile game even celebrated its 5th anniversary!
Now, the franchise is teaming up with Japanese sake brewery Tenyo Shuzo to drop a special collaboration mead, inspired by Tokai Teio's absolute favorite drink: "Hachimi" (honey drink)! This limited-edition mead hits Tenyo Shuzo's official online store on June 23rd at 3 PM JST.
Thanks to her portrayal in the anime, Tokai Teio's love for honey drinks has become a fan-favorite detail. The official anime even dropped a short, catchy tune called "Hachimi no Uta," turning "Hachimi" into a beloved meme and a staple for fan-made music videos within the Uma Musume fandom. Seriously, say "Hachimi," and you're basically saying "Tokai Teio!"
For those unfamiliar, mead is a traditional alcoholic beverage with a rich history in Western culture, often appearing in myths, historical tales, and poetry. It's even older than wine and beer, earning it the title of "humanity's oldest alcoholic drink"!
The "Tokai Teio Hachimi no Osake" (Tokai Teio's Honey Drink Sake) boasts a mellow, natural honey sweetness and a delightfully refreshing aroma. Whether you chill it down for a crisp sip or warm it up for a cozy treat, you'll discover different facets of its flavor. It's the kind of drink that just might put a spring in your step!
And get this: the product comes in a special collaboration gift box featuring brand-new, exclusive chibi artwork of Tokai Teio, drawn just for this partnership! This is definitely a must-have collectible for any fan.
Crafted with domestically sourced Japanese honey and sake yeast, this mead delivers not only the natural sweetness of honey but also the elegant aroma unique to fermented beverages. It's smooth enough for casual drinkers to enjoy, and honey lovers will absolutely swoon over its rich charm.
The official recommendations for enjoying this mead are plentiful: drink it neat, on the rocks, mixed with sparkling water for a refreshing spritzer, or even steeped with hot water. Plus, they suggest drizzling it over desserts like vanilla ice cream to unlock an even richer honey aroma. Yum!
Tokai Teio Hachimi no Osake
Price: 5,390 JPY
Volume: 720ml
Alcohol Content: 6%
via： 天鷹酒造公式オンラインショップ