The fifth and latest episode of the fourth season of yuri anime Maria-sama ga Miteru appears with an onslaught of Pizza Hut advertising complete with a scene depicting the characters eating at the aforementioned restaurant.
Such advertising is not uncommon in anime today, much to the annoyance of (some) fans.
The author of the article shares such sentiments but admits the episode made him develop a craving for Pizza Hut. Perhaps arguing the effectiveness of it all is a moot point?
Of course, it can be accomplished relatively elegantly, such as with C.C.‘s eccentric pizza obsession.
Via Cartoon World.
this is not the first time of an anime-based product endorsement.I think as i can recall,Pioneer(Geneon) and Capcom made some endorsements on Tenchi Muyo! and Street Fighter movies.Speaking of Pizza Hut hen they gonna release limited toys on meals?
‘Maria-sama ga Pizzaru’? No thank you. Usually any anime with that kind of stuff has to be careful or be invited to do the Litigation Two-step. XD
Shameless marketing ploy is shameless.
Product sponsorship always happens. I’ve also seen Eva paired with UCC Coffee.
If you think about it another way, Pizza Hut is sponsoring anime. Yay for Pizza Hut support!
damn, that ruined the anime for me. -.-
have they no shame?
Better than a can of sweet bean extract.
By the way, the tie-ins are around since Season 3 OVA.
LOL, unlike in Geass (and C.C. has Eau de Cheese, so much I want to whip out my wallet for a stuffed crust pepperoni), pizza doesn’t interfere much with the storytelling in Marimite.
If you check out the Pizza Hut Japan website, they’re sponsoring several shows.