While it may be coincidental that a limited number of Red Bull’s The Blue Edition (¥206) drinks were out in convenience stores just as the World Cup kicked off last week, you can feel as if you’re showing your colors and supporting Samurai Blue as you gulp down this blueberry-flavored energy drink. While there’s no guarantee that Red Bull will give the Japanese team the wings needed to win the tournament, it’ll definitely give you enough energy to stay up all night (or wake up early) to cheer them on in their matches. Assuming they still have more than a couple left, that is.
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