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Pocari Sweat (ポカリスエット) is a popular Japanese Soft Drink and Sports Drink , manufactured by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. . It was first sold in 1980 . Contrary to the odd name and translucent-grey color, Pocari Sweat does not taste like Sweat ; it is a mild-tasting, relatively light sweet drink. The "Arctic Shatter" variety of Powerade -brand Sports Drink very closely resembles it, in both color and flavor. Ingredients listed are Water , Sugar , flavourings, acids, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium lactate and magnesium carbonate. It is sold in liquid form, in Aluminium Can s and Plastic bottles, and also in Powder form. The drink is also produced and distributed in other regional countries, such as Hong Kong , South Korea , Taiwan , Thailand , Indonesia , and the United Arab Emirates . In addition the drink can be obtained in the " Chinatown " areas of many cities around the world. CURIOUS NAME The reference to the bodily fluid resulting from lost when sweating. TRIVIA The Arcade Game '' Golden Axe '' featured a parody of Pocari Sweat. In the ending sequence when the characters run through the town, a variety of parody shops can be seen in the background, most notably a large "Hokari Sweat" sign. The manga Slam Dunk (by Inoue Takehiko) also features its characters drinking Pocari Sweat throughout the manga. Another manga, Crimson Hero (By Mitsuba Takanashi), features Nobara buying Pocari Sweat and sharing it with Tomoyo's ex-boyfriend, Haibuki. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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