KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice

Posted on December 18, 2023 | Last updated January 30, 2025

KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice
KAMIKAZE ENERGY's Hawaiian Splice from the Australian supplement maker "KAMIKAZE."

With the stunning design featuring a Hawaiian sunset, let's see what the taste is like. Is it a tropical fruit flavor? Let's try it out right away.

KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice

Manufacturer	ATHLETIC SPORT
Country of Origin	Australia
Price	8 AUD
Flavor	Orange
Total rating	★★★☆☆

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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 KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice

Opening the can, a sweet orange fragrance spreads out. As you can tell by the color, there doesn’t seem to be any real fruit flavor—it gives off the vibe of a sugar-packed orange juice with no fruit juice content. Let's take a sip.
Flavor of KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice
As I take a sip, a smooth, sweet orange flavor spreads across my mouth. There’s no tartness from the orange, and the sweetness is strong, so it doesn’t have that tropical "Hawaiian" feel, and it continues with a simple orange flavor.

Even though it’s also an orange flavor, I personally prefer fruity flavors with more accents and changes in taste and aroma, so this feels a bit lacking. Perhaps they intentionally made it into a cheap, sweet orange soda flavor instead of focusing on the fruitiness?

At this price of 800 yen, it certainly doesn’t feel like it’s worth it Σ(´∀｀；). That said, like the entire KAMIKAZE ENERGY line, it has no unpleasant aftertaste from artificial sweeteners, and as a zero-sugar energy drink, the quality is top-notch.

The aftertaste is light, and there’s not much of a lingering residue, so it’s easy to drink. This might be perfect as a pre-workout drink, as the lack of an overpowering aftertaste makes it very drinkable.

Energy Ingredients of KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice

Energy Ingredients of KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice
It contains 160mg of caffeine, 2000mg of taurine, 2000mg of citrulline for pumps, 1000mg of beta-alanine for endurance, and 300mg of tyrosine for brain function enhancement.

KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice is labeled as part of the "eSports Series," but the energy ingredients it contains are the same fitness-focused components as the original version, which is a bit of a missed opportunity. It would have been interesting if it contained gamer-specific ingredients.

Design of KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice

The design wraps the entire can with an image of a Hawaiian beach and sunset. Instead of placing intricate illustrations or silhouettes, it features a vibrant design that captures a single scene, making a strong impact on store shelves.
Design of KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice
From this design, many people might expect a tropical fruit flavor, but it was a bit disappointing to find that the flavor inside is a simple orange one. The beauty and strong impact of the design created a gap between it and the flavor.

As mentioned in the energy ingredients section, KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice is part of the "eSports Series." However, the ingredient composition is the same as the usual fitness-focused version, and it is available in the same stores, like convenience stores and fitness supplement shops.
Design of KAMIKAZE ENERGY Hawaiian Splice
When KAMIKAZE ENERGY was first released, the "Original Series" with a black base design and the colorful, unique "eSports Series" were both launched. Since then, the black base "Original Series" has been discontinued, and the "Sport Series" was relaunched with a more colorful design. KAMIKAZE ENERGY has had some ups and downs, so it will be interesting to see how the "eSports Series" evolves, especially since there’s no difference in the ingredients.