Uniqlo Co., Ltd. (株式会社ユニクロ Kabushiki-gaisha yunikuro?) (pronounced "YOU-nee-klo" in English) is a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer. The company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. since November 2005, and is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
In addition to Japan, the company operates in Australia (beginning in early 2014), Bangladesh, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Relationship with the Monster Hunter Series[]
Uniqlo made a collaboration with Monster Hunter.
MHP3 x Uniqlo[]
The collaboration was announced on November 30, 2010. The Download Quest was first available to select Uniqlo stores from December 11, 2010 up to December 19, 2010.[1] It features an Armor Set, Palico Equipment, and clothes for Poogie.
Uniqlo Armor / ユニクロシリーズ |
Blademaster / Gunner |
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MHP3 x UT[]
MH4 x Uniqlo[]
The collaboration was announced on April 22, 2014. It features an Armor Set, Palico Equipment, and the following Weapon:
- Universe Chromium (ユニバースクロム) (Great Sword)
Uniqlo Armor / ユニクロシリーズ |
Blademaster / Gunner |
Gallery[]
MH4 x UT[]
“ | Monster Hunter 4 is the newest game in the Monster Hunter series, which pits players against powerful creatures. The latest installment maintains the original feeling of the Monster Hunter series, while adding jump attacks, mounted attacks and other moves that take advantage of the diverse topography in the game. It also features several other new elements, including monsters such as Gore Magala and weapon classes like the Neopteron Handler. Get ready to explore all-new hunting grounds with your partners and the powered-up Felyne Comrades in Monster Hunter 4. | „ | |
- Uniqlo |
These series of T-Shirts were released alongside the Monster Hunter 4 Boxer Briefs on May 31, 2013.[2] They come in various designs. Sizes are available from Men's XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, and are made from 100% cotton.
MH4 x Uniqlo Boxer Briefs[]
These series of boxer briefs were released alongside the Monster Hunter 4 T-Shirts on May 31, 2013.[2] They come in various designs. Sizes are available from Men's S to XXL and are made from 95% cotton and 5% polyurethane.
MH 10th Anniversary x UT[]
“ | Monster Hunter is an action packed game that puts the player in a unique, beautifully created world. The player's role in the game is to "Hunt" down "Monsters" that inhabit it. The game's first release came in 2004 and has been immensely popular in Japan ever since. UNIQLO is proud to present to the fans a T-shirt commemorating its 10th anniversry. | „ | |
- Uniqlo |
These series of T-Shirts were made to commemorate Monster Hunter's 10th Anniversary. It was launched in online and Uniqlo stores and started on June 9, 2014.[3]
Some shirt designs come in different colors, and sizes are available in XS, S, M, L, and XL. Designs include the Well-Done Steak, Felynes, Poogie, and footprints of the main series Monsters.
Notes[]
- The translation team behind Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate chose to stick with the names Zinogre and Gore Magala, as the names were already used in official Japanese merchandise even before the games were released. Uniqlo merchandise were among those that used the romanized names for their products.
External Links[]
- http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/news/collabo_60530.html
- http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/news/event_69698.html
- http://www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/P3rd/mhp3rd_x_uniqlo.html
- http://www.uniqlo.com/jp/corp/pressrelease/2010/11/111015_ut.html
- Uniqlo Article on Wikipedia
- http://www.4gamer.net/games/107/G010746/20110701029/