Great news from FamilyMart, one of Japan’s major convenience store chains! They’re launching a collaboration campaign with the beloved national ninja anime “Nintama Rantaro,” cherished in Japan for many years. This campaign goes beyond a simple character collaboration, offering an appealing lineup that perfectly captures fans’ hearts.
The campaign kicks off on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM. While the date is still a little ways off, we recommend planning ahead now to ensure you don’t miss out when it launches in-store.This campaign has two main pillars. One is the “Clear Card” you receive when purchasing eligible products, and the other is the “Nintama Rantaro Man Choco (Wafer Chocolate with Sticker)” sold exclusively at FamilyMart. Both are unmissable, so let’s check the details.
Purchase 2 Eligible Snacks to Get an “Original Clear Card”
First, let’s focus on the “Original Clear Card” giveaway campaign starting at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 20th. When you purchase two eligible snacks at the same time, you’ll receive one original clear card on the spot. This is a very traditional and popular system for campaigns at Japanese convenience stores.
There are four different clear cards available. Looking at the images, they feature the familiar trio of protagonists: Rantaro, Kirimaru, and Shinbe, along with their teachers, Doi-sensei and Yamada-sensei, and even some upperclassmen. This makes choosing which design to get quite a dilemma.
The card size is listed as approximately 88mm x 63mm (about 3.5 inches x 2.5 inches). This is nearly identical to the standard size of trading cards. In other words, it’s the perfect size for slipping into a smartphone case or storing in your everyday trading card holder.The material is high-transparency polypropylene (High Transparency PP) with a thickness of 0.4mm (about 0.016 inches), promising a solid, high-quality feel.
As for the featured products, these are all Japanese snacks that are just right for enjoying during work or breaks. Examples include Glico’s “Almond Crush Pocky” and “Strawberry Pocky”.Pocky is easy to share, and with two bags per pack, it’s perfect for snacking in small portions. From Meiji, the lineup includes the iconic Japanese chocolate snacks “Kinoko no Yama” and “Takenoko no Sato.” Additionally, health-conscious consumers will appreciate the inclusion of “Chocolate Kouka,” a high-cacao chocolate.
You can also choose Mondelez’s “Oreo Vanilla Cream” or Lotte’s “Toppo” for quick snacks during work breaks, so you won’t be at a loss for choices. The campaign runs until Monday, February 2nd, but ends once prizes run out. If you have a favorite character card, the golden rule is to visit the store in the morning on the first day of the campaign.
Must-See for Collectors! FamilyMart Exclusive “Nintama Rantarō Manchoco” and All 20 Types of Stickers
And personally, I think the biggest highlight of this campaign is this. Starting Tuesday, January 27th, the “Nintama Rantarō Manchoco” will be released sequentially.
This is a collaboration-style product with the legendary Japanese “Bikkuriman” series. Just the name alone gets me excited. Being FamilyMart exclusive and limited quantity perfectly fuels collectors’ passion. The price is 160 yen per piece (172 yen including tax). The packaging features lively images of Nintama Rantarō and friends, making it quite eye-catching on store shelves.
Inside the package are Collector Stickers, with a total of 20 different types. While the normal character stickers are a given, the real intrigue lies in the existence of “Secret” stickers. How many of the 20 types are actually secret? And what illustrations do they feature? That thrill when a shiny sticker pops out never fades, even as an adult.
Incidentally, this “Nintama Rantarō Manchoco” is also included in the clear card giveaway campaign mentioned earlier (for purchases made on or after the release date of January 27th). This means buying two of these chocolates gets you one clear card – a true case of killing two birds with one stone.Enjoy delicious wafer chocolate, collect stickers, and get a clear card too. There’s no choice but to buy more after January 27th.
Experience the world of “Nintama” through Japan’s convenience store print services
Furthermore, starting Tuesday, January 27th at 10:00 AM, Nintama Rantarō will also appear on “Famima Print,” a service allowing prints via in-store multifunction printers. While the detailed lineup is intriguing, this service is well-established in Japan for easily obtaining bromides and illustrations, so it might offer prints featuring collaboration-exclusive designs.
Head to FamilyMart in Japan on January 20th and 27th
A key point of this campaign is its two-stage start date. First, get the clear cards and snacks on Tuesday, January 20th. Then, the following week on Tuesday, January 27th, you can snag the main prize: “Nintama Rantarō Manchoco.” That’s the right schedule to follow.
Because it’s a beloved, long-running series, it’s likely to attract a wide audience—parents enjoying it with their kids, or those who watched the anime back in the day picking it up nostalgically. Especially the “Nintama Rantarō Manchoco,” given its buzz, could very well sell out quickly. If you’re interested, we strongly recommend stopping by a FamilyMart on the morning of the release day—whether on your commute, way to school, or during a sightseeing trip.
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