Carp Energy
This is a review of Carp Energy, the officially licensed energy drink of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
It seems to have been developed as one of the many Hiroshima Carp fan goods.
Carp Energy
| Manufacturer | West marketing Japan |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Price | 200 円 |
| Flavor | classic flavor |
| Total rating | ★★☆☆☆ |
Author: Energy Drink-kun
In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.
Flavor of Carp Energy
Carp Energy is made by West Marketing Japan, the same manufacturer as Tigers Energy. The contents are the same, and it seems to be a product with a different package design.
The ingredients are the same, the manufacturer is the same, and when consumed at the same time, the taste is exactly the same.
With that being said, there's no real excitement, but the flavor is a solid, classic energy drink taste, with no bitterness or unpleasant odors, and it’s neither too thin nor too strong. The aftertaste doesn’t linger or become overwhelming, and overall, the balance is very good.
It's like a slightly sweeter version of Red Bull, with a bit more body, allowing you to enjoy the taste of the energy drink that most people would imagine. Honestly, there’s no complaint about the taste at all.
The only factor to consider is the price. At 200 yen, it feels more like a fan merchandise price than an energy drink price.
Energy Ingredients of Carp Energy
There is no listed caffeine content. One notable ingredient is 300mg of arginine.
There aren’t any standout energy ingredients, so it might make you wonder if it can truly be called an energy drink. But considering it's a Carp fan item, I'll let it slide.
What I’d Love is More Carp Flavor
As a fan item, the uniformity of the red color and logo gives it a cohesive feel, making it work as merchandise. However, for someone who isn’t a Carp fan but simply an energy drink enthusiast, it would have been nice to see more of the spirit of Carp or the love for Hiroshima infused into the product.
An energy drink that fans in the local area would want to drink would have made it a better Carp fan item and a more fitting local energy drink. It could have been expressed in the taste or design. It feels a little lackluster to just change the package design for each team while keeping the same flavor.
West Marketing Japan’s energy drink flavors are consistently good, so it feels like a missed opportunity to elevate the collaboration or officially licensed items even further.
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