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The King of the Famichiki Sep 22, 2021

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This week we take a look at the Famichiki Competition, where competitors try to eat as many Famichikis as they can to hopefully win a years worth of Famichikis. Matt sings the praises of Uchi Cafe, Mike introduces a Toyama themed instant ramen, and then we check in on the Tsukimi Burger, the legendary McDonalds burger that is out now.

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Final Fantasy Fried Chicken Sep 15, 2021

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In this week's episode we talk about a FamilyMart campaign that brings back some old favorites from long-lost conbini like Circle K, Sunkus, and ampm. We look at a Lawson-Godiva collaboration. And Mike gives a shocking review of the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIV Karaagekun.

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Items Discussed

FamilyMart's nostalgia campaign

Chicken Tempura (Toriten) - Family Mart

Rich Cheese and Bacon Karaagekun - Lawson

Chili Sauce Karaage - Seicomart

Final Fantasy VIX Karaagekun

Matt's loser

Matt's winner

Mike's loser

Mike's winner

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It's Time to Talk About Cup Noodle Sep 01, 2021

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This week, we’re taking a look at a very special section of the conbini, and that is the instant noodle zone. And what better way to start, than to introduce the king of instant noodles themselves, Cup Noodle. Mike continues to try to track down the Final Fantasy Karaage-kun, and Matt picks up an amazing man that neither of us have experienced before.

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Nikuman-ia Aug 25, 2021

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In this week's episode, we welcome the coming of fall with the arrival of nikuman. Their blessed colors - yellow, orange, and white - paint the hot box like foliage blankets a New England landscape. We check out Takoyaki ice cream and Mike reviews the Razor Red Ghost Pepper L-Chiki.

Item we cover:

Ministop's nikuman lineup

Family Mart's nikuman lineup

Salt and Lemon Pokechiki

Matt's Loser

Mike's Loser

Matt's Winner

Mike's Winner

Double Red Karaagekun

Razor Red L-Chiki

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Chikis for You, Chikis for Me Aug 18, 2021

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This week, the chiki wars are taking over, with multiple chikis coming out across the conbini landscape. Family mart commemorates its 40th anniversary with 40% larger versions of a number of its items. Matt and Mike clash on the topic of vegetable sticks, and try to track down the illusive Final Fantasy 14 Karaage-kun.

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Keeping Cool at the Conbini Aug 11, 2021

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It's August, which means it's hot as all hell in Japan. Mike and Matt share some tips on how to keep cool at the conbini covering everything from body wipes to cold noodles. The Chiki Wars cool off with just one new boneless fried chicken product out. And the new item scoreboard shows record low numbers. The Big Three product development teams may be giving in to the heat.

Items to keep cool

Gatsby cold wipes

Hiyashi chuka noodles

Grape frappe

Pocari Sweat jelly

Pocari Sweat slurry

Garigarikun

Coolish

Chiki Wars

Lemon Karaage-kun

Winners and Losers

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The Conbini Games Continue On Aug 04, 2021

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This week, in the spirit of the Olympics, we continue our Conbini games, where Matt and Mike offer each other scenarios and try to choose their gold, silver, and bronze conbini items for various situations. The Chiki wars are still hot, and we see the introduction of a Taiwanese chiki into the mix. In the winners and losers section, Daily Yamazaki and 7-11 continue to take hits, while sweets continue to make progress. Mike reviews the ketchup and mustard Karaage-kun, and finally, we take a look at a haul by the one and only, Conbini Ojisan.

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The Conbini Olympics Jul 28, 2021

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In this week's episode, Mike and I compete in the Conbini Olympics to celebrate the start of the Tokyo Olympics. We take a close look at a Miso Katsu donburi and Mike reviews the Cheese-in Curry Famichiki.

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Conbini Items featured:

Hot Chili Nuggets - Seicomart

Ketchup & Mustard Karaagekun - Lawson

Matt's loser

Mike's loser

Matt's winner

Mike's winner

Cheese In Curry Famichiki

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Hot Dog Summer Jul 21, 2021

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It’s getting hot out there, but our old friend the Gooodog is here to save the day, with Lawson proclaiming that this summer will be the “Summer of Hot Dogs.” The Chiki Wars are alive and well with a ton of new offerings, including a curry-infused Famichiki and a Final Fantasy themed Karaage-kun. Finally, in the winners and losers section, we see some winners sure to keep you cool, and some losers that make us once again question the photography team at 7-11.

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Conbini News Lightning Round Jul 07, 2021

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In this week's episode, we do a lightening round of conbini news. We take a look at the scoreboard and share our winners and losers, including an entire bento box packed into an onigiri. Then Mike heads to Gemba to talk McDonald's 50th anniversary.

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