McDonald’s introduces anime-inspired garlic sauce in collaboration with ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’

MCDONALD’S has partnered with the hit anime series “‘Jujutsu Kaisen” to launch a new Special Grade Garlic Sauce, available exclusively on the McDonald’s App starting July 9. This new sauce is inspired by the iconic Black Garlic Sauce from McDonald’s Japan, featuring a blend of garlic and soy with a slight tangy sweetness.

Alvin Zhou

During a recent tasting event, YouTube cooking sensation Alvin Zhou showcased various ways to enjoy this new garlic sauce with McDonald’s classics. The McNuggets paired with the special garlic sauce and honey was a surprising favorite, offering a delightful soy honey garlic taste. Another hit was the crispy chicken fillet and fries combo, which provided both taste and texture.

The Special Grade Garlic Sauce packaging features eight unique lid designs starring fan-favorite characters from “‘Jujutsu Kaisen,” including Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, and Satoru Gojo. Collecting these lids is a fun way for fans to engage with their favorite characters while enjoying their meals.

Fans can enjoy the Special Grade Garlic Sauce for free with any order of Chicken McNuggets or pair it with their go-to order on the McDonald’s App. Each purchase also unlocks a 30-day free trial of Crunchyroll, perfect for catching up on episodes of “‘Jujutsu Kaisen” and other favorite anime content. The new sauce is an appexclusive, so is unavailable with in-store or third party orders.

Starting July 9, anime enthusiasts and food lovers alike can activate their domain expansion by heading to the McDonald’s App to order a taste of the Special Grade Garlic Sauce and collect their favorite “‘Jujutsu Kaisen” characters. This limited-time offer is available while supplies last.

Film producer and YouTube cooking sensation Alvin Zhou shows various ways of using the Special Grade Garlic Sauce

Anime fans can can collect all eight lid designs:

• Yuji Itadori – A rare talent not seen in a thousand years who is able to withstand the poison of Sukuna and become his human vessel.

• Megumi Fushiguro – A genius who enrolled as a 2nd grade sorcerer and the only first-year student allowed to carry out solo missions.

• Nobara Kugisaki – A strong-willed 3rd grade jujutsu sorcerer who came to Tokyo from the countryside.

• Satoru Gojo – The strongest special grade sorcerer and teacher at Tokyo Jujutsu High.

• Kento Nanami – A junior of Gojo who became a salaryman, but later returned to Tokyo Jujutsu High to become a 1st grade sorcerer – the most adult of adults.

• Suguru Geto – A villain special grade sorcerer whose goal is to create a paradise for sorcerers, free of humans.

• Mahito – A curse that originated from humans who can change the appearance of a person by touching their soul.

• Sukuna – A king who survived more than a thousand years ago and still threatens this world after his death.

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