The Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series puts its own creature-collecting twist on the classic Dragon Quest formula, letting players recruit monsters and send them into battle. The series returns this December with DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World, starring Bianca and Nera, the two fan-favorite heroines from DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.
Suntory has now announced a collaboration between its NOPE Guilty CSD and DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World. Four limited-edition package designs will feature the series’ monsters indulging in unapologetically guilty pleasures. The bottles and cans will be available across Japan for a limited time beginning in late November 2026.
Introduced by Suntory in March 2026, NOPE Guilty CSD is a carbonated drink that proudly goes against the health-conscious grain, promising maximum indulgence and satisfaction. Its dark, streetwear-inspired packaging and striking “evil grin” graphics quickly helped it stand out on store shelves.
Shipments surpassed 55 million bottles within 50 days of launch and topped 100 million after 150 days, making it Suntory’s fastest-selling new beverage of the Reiwa era.
Created to celebrate the upcoming release of DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World, the new labels show the game’s monsters sleeping, snacking, playing, and generally living their most indulgent lives. It is a fittingly mischievous match for a soda built around giving in to temptation.
The collaboration will include 600ml PET bottles and 340ml cans, with two designs available for each format. The PET bottle labels recolor the monsters in NOPE’s signature hot-pink palette as they enjoy the soda. The cans take a more explosive approach, with Metal Slime and Hunter Mech appearing to smash through the packaging and leap straight out.
Suntory has also teased more collaboration content, including special promotional events. While the standard drink is already sold outside Japan, availability of these limited-edition designs will depend on regional importers and retailers.
via： Santory