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
X/1999
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?
