Shochu Brand Choujugura Releases Godzilla-Shaped Bottle
2014/06/22 FOOD
Choujugura Godzilla 破懐王 SAKEゴジラ
Choujugura Godzilla 720ml Porcelain Bottle and Box
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Japan’s Konishi Brewing Company has released a special collector’s edition of their Choujugura shochu in a bottle shaped like Godzilla from the recent American film.
The 720ml bottle is a detailed model of the modern-day Godzilla. The bottle was originally an online-only release in 2011, and is being revived for general sales. Godzilla is currently experiencing a boom in popularity in Japan due to the recent digital remasters of older Godzilla films and the upcoming July 25th release of this year’s American-made Godzilla movie in Japanese theaters.
The shochu, a type of Japanese grain alcohol, is distilled from 100 percent barley and made with carefully selected water. After drinking, the porcelain bottle can be displayed as a collector’s item, just like any other figure.
Plans for the bottle started in 2009, during the 55th anniversary celebration of the first Godzilla movie, originally released on November 3rd, 1954. The bottle was created by sculptor Shigeaki Ito, under the supervision of Koichi Kawakita, the director of the series of six “Heisei Godzilla” films that started with “Godzilla vs. Biollante”.
The bottle retails for 10,000 yen, plus tax. Ordering details are available on the official Choujugura site.
Choujugura Godzilla 破懐王 SAKEゴジラ
The detailed bottle is based on the Godzilla that appeared in “Godzilla vs. Biollante”.
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Choujugura Godzilla 破懐王 SAKEゴジラ
Side view
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Choujugura Godzilla 破懐王 SAKEゴジラ
The bottle is an impressive replica.
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Choujugura Godzilla 破懐王 SAKEゴジラ
Reverse view
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