Orion Beer Launches “Orion Clear Free Chikawa Design Cans”

A design featuring Shisa and Kurimanju toasting has been released

Orion Beer Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture; President, Representative Director, and CEO: Hajime Murano) has released a limited-edition product from its non-alcoholic beer-flavored beverage “Orion Clear Free,” will launch the limited-edition “Orion Clear Free Chikawa Design Can,” a collaboration with the popular social media-born manga series “Chikawa” illustrated by Nagano, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

The “Chiikawa × Orion Beer” series is being rolled out as a special collaboration that captures the essence of Okinawa. The T-shirts and towels released in the first installment, as well as the plush mascot wearing an Orion T-shirt released in the second installment, have been well-received by many customers. In response to this positive reception, we are now launching special-design cans featuring “Chiikawa” in collaboration with “Orion Clear Free,” a non-alcoholic beer-flavored beverage born in Okinawa.

For the can design, we featured a Shisa and a kuri manju, both adorably wearing clothes bearing the Orion logo, as an original design exclusive to Clear Free. The image of them raising a toast with a beaming smile while holding a Clear Free in one hand conveys the warmth characteristic of Okinawa and the “soothing moment of toasting” as they enjoy a moment of everyday life.

Born in Okinawa, “Orion Clear Free” and “Chiikawa” bring you heartwarming moments of celebration with their chestnut-filled buns and shisa figurines. Please enjoy.

■ About Orion Clear Free

Orion Clear Free is a non-alcoholic beer-flavored beverage that has received high praise from many customers since its launch. Built on a crisp, easy-to-drink flavor, it uses barley grown on Iejima Island to deliver a subtle malty richness and a refreshing sensation similar to beer. Furthermore, with zero carbohydrates, zero calories, and zero purines, even health-conscious consumers can enjoy it with peace of mind, experiencing the same feeling as drinking beer. This product won the Grand Prix at the 76th “Japan Food Selection,” where it was highly praised for its “beer-like malty richness and satisfying body” as well as its “mild bitterness and easy-drinking quality.”

■About Chikawa

"Chiikawa" is a manga series created by illustrator Nagano that originated on social media. It tells the story of the fun, bittersweet, and sometimes challenging daily lives of Chiikawa—who always gives her all—and her friends, including Hachiware and Usagi, a cast of uniquely charming characters. The franchise has expanded widely to include merchandise, collaboration cafes, and corporate partnerships. The book series *Chiikawa: Those Little Cute Things* is currently available in eight volumes from Kodansha. Additionally, the TV anime *Chiikawa* has been airing as part of *Mezamashi TV* (Fuji TV network) since April 2022. The movie “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island” is scheduled to be released on Friday, July 24, 2026.

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