Japan Frito-Lay released "Gekikara Mania: Shinfutsu Uminosachi" and "Suppa Mania: Zukkyun!! Ume no Shogeki" from its "Mania Series."
The "Mania Series" is a collection of stimulating corn snacks so intense that they'll make even the biggest spicy food fanatics groan. It's a series for the "maniacs" who crave a thrill.
Reika, who has only ever eaten a certain brand of spicy ramen cup noodles, will thoroughly review these Mania Series snacks!
Let's Check Out the Packaging!
The design is familiar and striking.
The background of "Gekikara Mania: Shinfutsu Uminosachi" is exploding.
Will the spiciness kick in the moment you eat it, or will it explode later like a time bomb?
What's more, the warning label clearly indicates that it's an intensely flavored snack!
On the other hand, the "Suppa Mania:" packaging is dominated by Umeboshi (pickled plums,) with the plum taking up half of the package.
Perhaps it's just me due to the radial lines effect, but it brings to mind a situation where pickled plums are being thrown at you.
Ding! Could it be that the flavor is so shocking it's like being pelted with pickled plums!?
Snack Poems on the Packages!
Saiga NAK
When Saiga NAK reviews energy drinks, we always check the poem on the side of the energy drink, which we call"Energy Poem." This time, to my surprise, I found a Snack Poem in the Mania Series.
"Gekikara Mania: Shinfutsu Uminosachi"
We made this
with a wish and chili peppers
to turn 辛い (spiciness/painfulness)
into 幸せ (happiness).
A symphony of screams
played by bubbling
seafood hot pot
and the shocking spiciness
of habanero.
Shinfutsu Uminosachi
(Translated from Japanese)
"Suppa Mania: Zukkyun!! Ume no Shogeki"
For you,
who loves sour things,
we made this
with a wish and pickled plums
to pierce your heart
with a "ZUKKYUN!! (sound of an arrow/bullet piercing something)"
A passionate harmony
created by bonito flakes, kelp,
and sour pickled plums.
Zukkyun!! Ume no Shogeki
(Translated from Japanese)
You can see that both were made with positive wishes.
Knowing the creators' intentions makes us more motivated to eat them... or does it?
At Your Own Risk. Trust Your Gut.
Saiga NAK
Looking at the warnings on the back, the size of the font is startling!
You can feel the company's strong emphasis that they warned you if anything happens!
"Gekikara Mania: Shinfutsu Uminosachi"
Caution!!
This product is extremely spicy.
・You may choke,
so we recommend having a drink ready.
・Do not rub your eyes or other areas with your hands after eating,
and be careful not to get any fragments in your nose.
・If you have cuts on your lips or in your mouth,
it may sting, so please be careful
when putting it in your mouth.
(Translated from Japanese)
"Suppa Mania: Zukkyun!! Ume no Shogeki"
Caution!!
Only those confident
in their tolerance for sourness
should try.This product was designed to satisfy
those who prefer strong sourness.
Therefore, please be aware that
the stimulation may be too strong
for those who do not like sour flavors.
(Translated from Japanese)
What Happens When You Open It...?
Upon opening "Gekikara Mania: Shinfutsu Uminosachi," the pungent smell of habanero immediately spreads.
This is definitely the kind that will make you cough if you inhale too much!
On the other hand, upon opening "Suppa Mania: Zukkyun!! Ume no Shogeki," I smelled something I've smelled before...
"This smells like that famous kelp snack!"
While I was delighted by the unexpected nostalgic scent, the taste was an unknown territory, unimaginable.
What in the world will happen when I eat it?
Reika's Tasting Review!
We had Reika take a commemorative photo with both packages.
Look how happy she is.
First, she took a bite of "Gekikara Mania: Shinfutsu Uminosachi."
Oh? It's more flavorful than I thought—BAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!?!
It's spicy!!!!!!!
The spiciness was the kind that explodes later.
At first, you taste the savory flavor of seafood hot pot, but then the spiciness of habanero spreads all the way to the top of your scalp.
The rich seafood flavor is so addictive that you keep putting it in your mouth, but the overwhelming spiciness makes your mouth's emotions go on a rollercoaster.
And what surprised me was that I could feel the spiciness in my esophagus...
Just as you feel the heat passing through your esophagus when you drink hot tea, you can similarly feel the spiciness passing through!
Is it stimulating my nerves? I'm incredibly scared excited about how I'll feel tomorrow!
Next Up: "Suppa Mania: Zukkyun!! Ume no Shogeki"
So, what would happen if we made Reika, who was wheezing from the spiciness, eat "Suppa Mania: Zukkyun!! Ume no Shogeki"?
She took a bite of "Suppa Mania: Zukkyun!! Ume no Shogeki."
More sour than I imagined!!!!
The sourness spread throughout her tongue, making the spiciness from before vanish.
The shock was so immense she couldn't help but pucker her lips.
However, the umami and sweetness of the plum and kelp gradually emerge afterward, making it an addictively delicious flavor.
"!!!!"
Reika suddenly realized something.
If you eat one, a lot of saliva comes out, and the spiciness goes away, so if you eat them alternately, you might be able to eat them infinitely...?
【死んだら激辛マニア＆すっぱマニアを食べるエルデンリング】#エルデンリング #twitch切り抜き #twitchstreamer pic.twitter.com/tUw4D2YG9Y
— れいか氏❤️🔥ぷりぎゅうEVOJ9~11 (@SoprettyGyudon) February 13, 2025
Reika made a groundbreaking discovery.
She ate them all during the livestream.
"Gekikara Mania: Shinfutsu Uminosachi" and "Suppa Mania: Zukkyun!! Ume no Shogeki" are Now on Sale Nationwide in Japan!
"Gekikara Mania: Shinfutsu Uminosachi" and "Suppa Mania: Zukkyun!! Ume no Shogeki" are now available at convenience stores and other retailers Nationwide in Japan.
Whether you're looking for a thrill in your daily life or want to challenge your friends in a game, these are sure to be a hot topic!
Be sure to purchase them and make your "mania" debut!
For more details on the products, please check the Japan Frito-Lay official website.
#マニアの夏がやってくる と思いきや待てませんでした🔥
『激辛マニア 辛沸海ノ幸』発売です！
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コンビニ以外の店舗で2/3～発売💀読み方：シンフツウミノサチ… pic.twitter.com/zDVVGnpzSi
— ジャパンフリトレー【公式】 (@Fritolay_JP) February 3, 2025
