It has various tastes, and when teeth descend upon its pretzel center, it makes a distinct sound: “pokki”! Thanks to its appearance in anime and manga, Pocky’s inception into the anime world has made the Glico-brand snack a staple at any anime party.

Pocky was created in 1963 as one of the first chocolate snacks that could be eaten while walking. It was first called “Tech chocolate” before it was changed to “Pocky chocolate” because of the sound it makes when eaten. In 1971, the Almond Pocky flavor was made, and more flavors such as green tea, strawberry, and milk have been added.

Where you may have seen Pocky in anime and manga:

Asagiri no Miko

Cardcaptor Sakura

Full Metal Panic

Get Backers

Gravitation

Hamtaro: Ham Hams Unite!

Harlem Beat

Inu Yasha

Kimi Wa Pet

Lucky Star

Magikano

Midori no Hibi

Nodame Cantabile

Oh My Goddess

Onegai Teacher

Princess Nine

Rozen Maiden

Shinesman

Simoun

Slayers

Spirited Away

Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko

The Wallflower

Wild Adapter

Vampire Knight Guilty

Venus Versus Virus

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 In celebration of Pocky's 11th Anniversary (according to the official Glico website), Anime 3000 would like to give a prize to anyone with the most interesting story involving Pocky. How has Pocky changed your life?