What this is
Gyu-Kaku, Japan's beloved yakiniku chain, is marking five years of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime with a nationwide collaboration running August 26 to September 30, 2026. Character-themed dishes include Nanami's 7:3 Golden Ratio Stone-Grilled Cheese Bibimbap and Gojo's Hollow Technique: Purple Jelly Drink — names pulled directly from the series' lore. Every order of a collaboration item comes with a randomly selected can badge or clear card, and the meat platter includes a serial code unlocking exclusive online-store merchandise featuring newly drawn artwork.
Who should go
Jujutsu Kaisen fans who want to collect the merchandise and eat yakiniku at the same time. Casual anime fans or curious diners without strong attachment to the series will find little reason to seek this out over a regular Gyu-Kaku visit.
Good to know
No advance reservation is required to participate — just visit any Gyu-Kaku branch during the campaign period and order from the collaboration menu. The Gyu-Kaku app is free to download and available on iOS and Android; creating an account may require a Japanese mobile number, so set this up before arriving. Serial codes included with the meat platter unlock online-store merchandise purchasable until October 7, 2026 — don't discard your receipt or packaging. Gyu-Kaku restaurants are table-service yakiniku with individual grills; expect to spend ¥2,000–¥4,000 per person depending on how much you order. Most Gyu-Kaku locations accept major credit cards including foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.