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Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Burger King menu brings unexpected international collaboration to US
American fast-food chains often seem to save the most exciting limited-time menu items for their international markets - often launching exotic desserts, crazy burgers, and unexpected partnerships in other countries. While factors out of their control may lead them to make these choices, it's hard not to wonder if U.S. consumers are being left out of all the fun releases on purpose. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Fast-food giants like McDonald's (MCD) , Burger King, and Starbucks (SBUX) frequently find themselves at the center of these speculations, which can lead to backlash from their own customers. Related: McDonald's puts popular Pokemon promotion back on the menu When Starbucks Japan gets a cool new seasonal Frappuccino, McDonald's Singapore unveils a new Crispy Mac 'N Cheesy Wrap, and Burger King releases an exciting collaboration anywhere but in the U.S., jealousy can get the best of anyone, prompting some of us to make one or two nasty comments on social media. Restaurant Brands International's (QSR) Burger King partnered with Naruto, the iconic manga series, to debut a limited-time menu collaboration in Brazil last December. This launch featured a King Jr. Meal with Naruto-themed toys, food, and packaging. It also consisted of four new items on the regular menu, including a shake, fries with toppings, a crispy chicken burger, and a new Whopper. The collaboration was so successful in the Brazilian market that Burger King released it in France only a month later. More Food News: This popular fast-food burger chain just turned into a hot dog standPopular chicken chain is begging customers to give it another chanceChick-fil-A offers free food to game-playing fans This second launch also featured a King Jr. Meal with Naruto-themed toys, food, and packaging. Additionally, Burger King x Naruto merchandise was released to make it unique for the French market. The partnership gained traction worldwide, especially across the U.S., with fans asking for the Naruto collaboration to be brought nationally. However, months flew by without updates, leaving American fans with little hope of its U.S. debut - until now. Burger King has unveiled that it will finally bring its Naruto collaboration to the U.S. on July 21, but it's being more cautious. This new national launch will be a King Jr. Meal with unique toys featuring the show's most iconic characters, including Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Kakashi Hatake, Hinata Hyuga, Neji Hyuga, Rock Lee, and Gaara. However, this latest release is entirely different from its international launches because, as exciting as this is, no Naruto-themed food or beverage will be included. Related: Burger King menu goes big with new Whopper-style double burger Malaysia will simultaneously get its own Naruto King Jr. Meal, but Naruto-themed food and drinks will be included for this launch, as will new immersive fan experiences at select locations. Burger King has not revealed why the U.S. won't get Naruto-themed food or beverages, but there seems to be a pattern tied to this decision. Although Naruto has a global following, its biggest fan base is in Asia, which is fitting given its Japanese origins. The series is also very popular in Brazil and France and ranks as the top kids' show. The manga series has a solid U.S. following, as it has been translated into English to meet fans' demand. Still, its American fandom is much smaller than its Asian, European, and South American counterparts. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sasuke Uchiha's big comeback in Boruto: Stronger than ever before?
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is heating up, and fan-favorite Sasuke Uchiha is finally about to return—stronger than ever. The Boruto manga has consistently given us the intense, high-stakes action — heavy on the action, here, wouldn't you say — emotional reunions and shock and awe exposes that slay. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now, as new villains threaten the ninja world, powerful characters from the past are poised to return and among them is Sasuke Uchiha, one of Naruto's oldest rivals and closest confidants. The story is set years after Naruto, following the new generation of ninja. In the time of overwhelming evil with the much-feared Shinju, these same heroes are required more than ever. Sasuke is one of them—and fans are unbelievably excited that he'll be returning with his own big power-up. Sasuke Uchiha's return is almost here The new arc in Boruto's manga series has reached its climax with an epic showdown featuring Boruto's very own dad, Naruto, and the most powerful rogue ninja around, Code. In a pair of pieces in the new Blue Vortex, tree-like Shinju have been introduced as supervillainish foes. So far, two of them have been defeated, but tougher parochial ones are still alive. The most dangerous yet, Jura, is currently fighting Boruto—and things are not looking good for our hero. With Boruto on the ropes, viewers think it's just a matter of time before Sasuke Uchiha returns to save the day. Sasuke's return likely tied to new villain Hidari A second villain, Hidari, is due to make his appearance on the show in the next few weeks. The coolest part though, is how Hidari was formed from the body parts of Sasuke. This personal connection causes the fans of the show to be convinced that Sasuke will return to fight him—which is true—or at least be a major contributor to stopping him. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At the same time, Sasuke's daughter Sarada is proving to be the new torch-bearer as well. Most fans seem to think she'll be the one to defeat Hidari and save her father's legacy. Sasuke trained in secret: Why he's more powerful now As he lost one of his most useful abilities (the Rinnegan) immediately after, many were under the assumption that Sasuke was weaker. In the time between arcs, while all the other characters caught up with each other, Sasuke was still in the training zone, and the fruits of that labor show. He defeated Code, another big bad, and matched him evenly, all while saving Boruto's life. That means when Sasuke does come back, he'll be stronger and more focused than ever. In fact, per the official Boruto companion guide, Boruto and Sasuke both got stronger in that time skip. "I've taught you everything I know, Boruto." — Sasuke Uchiha With his experience, skill, and now an extra boost in power, Sasuke is poised to step into a key role in the next phase of the story. Could Sasuke become the next hokage ? As long as Naruto remains ensnared by the Omnipotence ability, Konoha (the Hidden Leaf Village) is lacking its Hokage. Now that the truth behind Omnipotence is beginning to reveal itself, it won't be long before the village starts searching for a new Hokage—and Sasuke is a leading candidate. Characters such as Konohamaru, having faced the impact of Omnipotence, are actively trying to defend the village from it and counteract the effects of Omnipotence. If Sasuke were to come back in time, he'd be the one to become Hokage next, taking up the village's leadership role and helping train up the next generation. When is the next chapter of Boruto coming out? Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 23 is now officially listed for release on June 20 2025, US time at 10 AM EST / 3 PM UTC. You can read it for free on the Manga Plus or Shonen Jump apps. With Sasuke's return on the horizon and new villains entering the battlefield, Chapter 27 is a chapter fans won't want to miss.
