Hirohiko Araki Designs Limited Edition Yebisu Beer Cans

The creator of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Hirohiko ArakiHirohiko ArakiHirohiko Araki, born Toshiyuki Araki, is a Japanese manga artist and the author of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. He made his debut in 1980 with his one-shot Poker Under Arms, and began his professional career with the short series Cool Shock B.T., Baoh the Visitor, and Gorgeous Irene. Araki's biggest series,..., collaborated with Sapporo Breweries to draw new art for their Yebisu Beer product.

Sapporo Breweries will release their “Yebisu Beer Hirohiko Araki Special Edition Design Can” (ヱビスビール荒木飛呂彦描き下ろしデザイン缶) in limited quantities nationwide in Japan starting on February 12, 2025. Araki’s artwork featured on the packaging modernizes the classic poster designs of “beautiful women” used to advertise Yebisu Beer since the Meiji Era in the early 1900s. The brand’s slogan is “Because we’re having fun, we can change the world.”

Old Posters for Yebisu Beer

Hirohiko Araki x Yebisu Beer

Hirohiko Araki’s artwork includes some motifs from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and his other artworks, such as the sun and moon symbols, Gyro ZeppeliGyro ZeppeliGyro Zeppeli is one of the main protagonists of the seventh part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Steel Ball Run. Gyro is a master of the Spin and an executioner hailing from the Kingdom of Naples. He joins the Steel Ball Run race to win amnesty for a child... from Steel Ball Run riding a horse, Killer QueenKiller QueenKiller Queen is the Stand of Yoshikage Kira, featured in the fourth part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Diamond is Unbreakable. Killer Queen is a muscled humanoid Stand with cat-like features. Its abilities all revolve around bombs, whose blasts are capable of atomizing people. Killer Queen is a visibly...‘s head, Giorno GiovannaGiorno GiovannaGiorno Giovanna is the main protagonist of the fifth part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Vento Aureo, and the fifth JoJo of the series. Giorno is the illegitimate son of DIO, conceived with Jonathan Joestar's stolen body. He is introduced as Haruno Shiobana, a half-Japanese teenager living in Italy. Giorno...‘s ladybug brooch, and the Lucky Land CommunicationsLucky Land CommunicationsLucky Land Communications is the personal company and manga studio of Hirohiko Araki. Based in Tokyo, Japan, it is where he and his assistants work on creating the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga series. Lucky Land Communications is usually listed as the copyright holder on any published works, media, and merchandise... hand symbol.

The designs will be available on 300mL and 500mL cans.

Special Campaigns

Sapporo Breweries is holding two campaigns coinciding with the launch of the collaboration.

YEBISU Beer Hirohiko Araki Special Edition Design Goods Campaign

If a purchased six-pack contains a “winner” message inside, customers can fill out the postcard within and mail it. 5,500 participants living in Japan will win Hirohiko Araki Special Edition Design Goods. The application period will be from February 12 to May 31, 2025.

Prizes

There are two prizes:

• Original Design Plate (manufactured by Noritake), 500 winners
• Original Design Cans & Tin Coasters, 5,000 winners

YEBISU Beer Hirohiko Araki Special Edition Design Can X Follow & Repost Campaign

Follow Sapporo Beer’s official X account and repost the designated posts during the campaign period to enter. The period will be from February 12 to February 19, 2025. They will select 100 winners by lottery to receive a case of the specially designed can (350ml × 24 cans).

About Hirohiko Araki

Hirohiko Araki is a manga artist from Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is his most successful series, highly regarded all over the world. Weekly Shonen Jump began serializing it in December 1986. It is currently on the ninth part of the series, The JOJOLands, published in Ultra Jump magazine since February 2023.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure‘s anime adaptation began in 2012 and completed up to the sixth part of the series as of December 2022. The series also has an older OVA adaptation, several video games, and many light novel spin-offs.

About Yebisu Beer

Since its debut in 1890, Yebisu Beer has remained dedicated to authentic German quality, refining its flavor as a pioneer of genuine beer. Made with 100% malt, Yebisu yeast, and plenty of Bavaria hops, it undergoes long-term aging. The carefully selected ingredients and meticulous brewing methods result in a rich, full-bodied flavor brimming with umami.

Source: Sapporo Beer