The Name: « WcDonald’s » is a historic pop-culture parody name used in dozens of famous anime franchises (dating back to the 1980s) to feature a fast-food setting without committing trademark infringement.The Collaboration: In February 2024, McDonald’s leaned into the joke globally, partnering with the legendary animation studio Studio Pierrot and manga artist Acky Bright to bring the fictional universe to life.The Apparel: These red Gildan-manufactured t-shirts feature the upside-down arches alongside Japanese Katakana text writing out « WcDonald’s » (ワクドナルド). They were distributed as limited-edition uniform shirts to restaurant crew members worldwide during the promotion. Small hole, see photos.