Qoo facts for kids
Qoo (pronounced "Koo") is a popular fruit drink made by The Coca-Cola Company. It's a non-fizzy drink, meaning it doesn't have bubbles like soda. Qoo is part of Coca-Cola's Minute Maid family of drinks.
What is Qoo?
Qoo is a special type of drink that doesn't have fizz. It was first made for kids and teenagers. The Coca-Cola Company created it in Japan.
How Qoo Started
Qoo first appeared in Japan on May 28, 1999. It was launched in the Kyushu region. Later that year, on November 1, 1999, it became available all over Japan. Coca-Cola spent a year planning this new drink. Qoo was made to be a fun drink for young people. When Qoo came out, it took the place of another drink called Hi-C in Japan.
Today, you can find Qoo in many parts of Asia. It comes in different fruit flavors. Popular flavors include grape and orange. When Qoo was first introduced, the white grape flavor was even available at drink fountains. You could find it at places like McDonald's in Japan. Qoo was also sold in Germany for a short time. It was available there from 2003 to 2005.
The Qoo Mascot
The name "Qoo" comes from its mascot. The mascot makes a sound like "Qoo!" when it tastes the drink. A person named Momoko Maruyama designed the mascot. She is also known for creating the cartoon Deko Boko Friends.
The original Japanese TV ad for Qoo had a catchy song. An American singer named Londell "Taz" Hicks sang this jingle. He lives in Japan and is famous for the opening music of AKB48.
Qoo's Name Around the World
In China, the name Qoo is written as 酷兒. This is pronounced kùér. This name sounds like "cool kid." The word 酷 (kù) sounds like the English word "cool." The word 兒 (ér) means "child" or "son." So, the name helps people think of a "cool kid" drinking Qoo.
Images for kids
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A robot illustration
