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Real Gold X

Posted on May 8, 2022 | Last updated February 2, 2025
Real Gold X
Released on May 22, 2022, the new Real Gold comes in a 500ml large-size bottle, and features a collaboration with YOSHIKI, offering two different flavors.

I received the product ahead of the release, so I’d like to share an early review.

Real Gold X

ManufacturerCoca Cola
Country of OriginJapan
Price175 円
FlavorPomegranateCherryPlumRed Berry
Total rating★★★☆☆

Real Gold X Features and recommendations for Real Gold X

  • 落ち着いた印象の甘酸っぱいフルーツフレーバー
  • 500ml大容量、カフェイン150mg配合の満足感

Author informationAuthor: 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 Real Gold X

When poured into a glass, the liquid has a muted red color. I expected something more like a flashy neon red from the can’s design, so this was a bit of a surprise.
Flavor of Real Gold X
Upon drinking, a sweet and sour mix of cherry, red berries, acerola, pomegranate, and plum flavors spreads across the palate.

Both the taste and aroma are quite subdued, and it doesn't have that rich, intense, and punchy flavor typically associated with energy drinks. I personally enjoy these more balanced flavors rather than the overly strong ones.

The aftertaste lingers with some acidity and bitterness, which might leave a slight unique aftertaste. While there seems to be an inclusion of spice extracts as one of the energy ingredients, it doesn’t bring any noticeable spiciness or unusual taste. It’s simply a sweet and sour fruit flavor.

Flavor of Real Gold X
The flavor profile of Real Gold X is quite rare for Japanese energy drinks, and similar to the flavor found in many European energy drinks, just like the simultaneously released Real Gold Y. Personally, it’s a familiar and safe sweet-sour fruit flavor, but I wonder how it will be received by others?

Energy Ingredients of Real Gold X

Real Gold X
Contains 150mg of caffeine, 650mg of arginine, royal jelly, guarana, and spice extracts.

While the original Real Gold and many of its other products are caffeine-free, Real Gold X includes a solid 150mg of caffeine. This amount should definitely appeal to those looking for a boost from energy drinks with caffeine.

Design of Real Gold X

Real Gold X
The can features YOSHIKI's face. It’s a great collector’s item for YOSHIKI fans, but as an energy drink on its own, I’m not sure how it fares. It reminds me of the legendary Steven Seagal energy drink.

On the back of the can, there’s the slogan “NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE” along with an energy poem written by YOSHIKI.
Real Gold X
The placement of YOSHIKI’s face on the front of the can was a bit odd, but when paired with the poem, it adds more credibility. It’s not your usual corny poem or something that feels forced – it’s convincing because it’s from YOSHIKI. I might be a fan of YOSHIKI, but it really does work.

When you line up the X and Y cans, you can see a connection between the "X" of "X JAPAN" and the "Y" of "YOSHIKI," or perhaps there’s another hidden meaning.
Real Gold X
The design is simple, but it has beauty in the subtle color variations and gloss. It feels like a design intended for the YOSHIKI collaboration.

Here’s how the two flavors look when lined up.
Real Gold X
Both have a calm color, which I actually prefer. A more vibrant color might make it look more like a typical energy drink, but that could potentially make it seem less sophisticated or even cheap. The chosen color balance fits the YOSHIKI collaboration well.

Real Gold X
The tab is a red one, matching the can’s color. It’s rare for a domestic energy drink to match the tab color to the can design, making it a unique product.

Real Gold X Pull Tab
The shape of the can differs from the sample version to the official release. The right side shows the sample version, while the left shows the official one. Enthusiasts will surely appreciate the beauty of this shape. Real Gold really nailed it.

According to the official details, Real Gold X will be available in three sizes, regionally limited.
Real Gold X 250ml, 350ml, 500ml Sizes
500ml will be sold nationwide.
350ml will be available in Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, and Nagano.
250ml will be almost nationwide, except for Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Nagano, and Okinawa.

The first-ever 500ml can for Real Gold, along with an energy drink packed with energy ingredients, in collaboration with YOSHIKI—it’s something I didn’t expect. If you’re curious, I recommend trying both X and Y, as they were released simultaneously. Enjoy them together for the full experience!

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Everyone's Real Gold X taste and ingredient opinions and ratings

非力君 :2022年5月17日

★★

初投稿失礼します。
個人的には食べ物も飲み物もショウガ系はめちゃくちゃ苦手でそういう成分が入ってると『うっ!』ときてしまいます。
これもしっかり感じたので時間をかければ飲めるって感じでした。
海外のモンスターコーヒーみたいな激甘ドリンクもゴクゴクいけますがこれはちょっとずつ飲む感じですね。
筋トレ前の糖質、カフェイン摂取で買ったのを後悔しました(笑)

ゲイリー :2022年5月17日

★★★

この味は好みがわかれるのでは。レビュー読むまで何味か言葉にできなかった。レビュー読んでなるほどと思ったけど。500ml以外にも小さなサイズがあるようだし、リアルゴールドXは250mlくらいが適量ではないかな。

ワンダー :2022年5月18日

★★★

オリジナルリアルゴールドとはかけ離れた味。
酸味がやや有り、あまり得意ではない自分にとっては好みではなかった。
氷を入れると飲みやすく、濃すぎない味が良かった。

えなどりる :2022年5月27日

皆さんが言うようにリアルゴールドの味ではまったくありません。
リアルゴールドにエナドリ成分が配合された程度と思って買うと悲しい気持ちになります。

わらし :2022年6月 8日

★★★★★

他メーカーの同量製品よりも若干安くてお得感がある、パンチもある。
ノーマルのリアルゴールドは甘ったるくて好きではないけど
これはスッキリしていて良いと思う。
今日、2度目の購入でした、Yよりもこっちが好み

nnashi :2022年6月11日

★★★

一般的なエナジードリンクと味がほぼ一緒

H.Curbler54 :2023年10月23日

★★★★

王道系っぽい味。普通に美味い。少なくともリアルゴールドだと思って飲まないように。

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