It’s as close to you making a carbonated lemon soda boozy by adding a shot of vodka as you’re going to get in a can. Cons: There aren’t a lot of cons when it comes to Kirin Hyoketsu Lemon.

The company’s decision to feature him in an ad for Kirin Hyoketsu Sugar Free, a canned “chuhai” alcoholic beverage, led to calls for a boycott on social media. “After sincerely considering ...