Drinkable Street Fighter trading cards have baffled fans predicting Pokemon &

Japan has somehow found a way to combine trading cards and energy drinks, and the internet can't quite believe what it's seeing.

A bizarre Japanese TV segment has gone viral after showcasing drinkable trading cards featuring characters from Capcom's Street Fighter 6.

Yes, drinkable trading cards. And no, that doesn't mean putting cardboard in a blender.

The segment, which highlighted products predicted to become popular in 2027, featured presenters demonstrating the unusual creation by bending cards in half and drinking liquid directly from the packaging.

The footage has taken social media by storm, with one upload alone accumulating over 15 million views on X.

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How do drinkable Street Fighter cards work?

The product, called Energy Arts, was developed by Japanese confectionery company UHA Mikakuto in collaboration with Kindai University.

Each card contains 12ml of a concentrated, caffeine-free energy drink. Rather than tearing open a packet, users simply fold the card until a small opening appears, allowing them to suck out the liquid.

The cards feature 24 different Street Fighter 6 designs, including recognizable fighters such as Ryu, E. Honda, Dhalsim, and Jamie.

According to the manufacturer's announcement, each serving contains 1,000mg of arginine and 1,000mg of citrulline, two amino acids commonly used in supplements.

The idea is to let gamers replenish their energy without interrupting a match. UHA Mikakuto even claims the process takes just half a second, which is apparently enough time to squeeze in a drink between rounds.

The company also promotes the tiny servings as a way to reduce bathroom breaks during lengthy gaming sessions. Because nothing ruins a competitive Street Fighter match quite like needing to use the toilet.

Interestingly, the cards aren't actually new. As Dexerto previously reported, they were first unveiled in January 2026 before becoming available through Japanese retailers in July.

However, their appearance on Japanese television has given the unusual collaboration a second wave of attention, with the cards appearing fifth in a ranking of products expected to take off in 2027.

Some users expect other brands to join the trend, such as Yu-Gi-Oh. "I activate Pot of Greed which allows me to take a sip of 2 energy drinks inside this card," one joked.

"Can't wait for Pokemon drinkable trading cards," another chimed in.

Some expressed concern about scalping if other IPs like Pokemon got involved, while others weren't convinced drinkable cards were a good idea to begin with.

Of course, there's one glaring problem for collectors: actually drinking the energy shot means bending the card in half, potentially ruining the very collectible you wanted to preserve.

For anyone hoping to keep their favorite fighter in mint condition, it might be worth buying two. One for the collection and another for when you desperately need 12ml of Street Fighter juice.