Bōkun Habanero is the brand name of a
Japanese snack food. The name means "Tyrant
Habanero", a reference to the habanero pepper, which is one of the world's hottest
chili pepper
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s. Its name derives from a play on words linking "habanero" with "Tyrant
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The snack consists of potato rings, and is moderately spicy by Japanese standards.
The package features the brand mascot, Tyrant Habanero, a chili pepper with an evil or maniacal grin. The ''bebiita'' version features his younger sister, and the ''bebinero'' version features a younger version of the regular character.
Each 55g packet contains 297.3 calories.
Cultural references
Bōkun Habanero is the focus of a popular Japanese
internet meme
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that started on the popular Japanese internet
Bulletin board system
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Futaba Channel. The meme revolves around an anthropomorphic caricature based on Bōkun Habanero and its mascot. The caricature,
Habanero-tan, is a young, naive girl in a red dress who resembles the personification of an habanero pepper.
External links
Tohato official pagefeatures an animated version of Bokun's quest for revenge.
Boukun.jp alternative official sitefeatures more information such as recipes.
Hot Spicy Snack WarsStory about Boukun Habanero and KaraMucho
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Japanese snack food
Snack food manufacturers of Japan