Based on Two-time winner of the Japan Character Awards Grand Prix, "Chiikawa" The first smartphone app "Chiikawa Pocket" Launching in 43 countries and regions worldwide in late March 2025

TOKYO, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applibot, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koki Ukita) is launching a smartphone app "Chiikawa Pocket," in 43 countries and regions worldwide in late March 2025.

Based on the popular manga "Chiikawa" posted on X (formerly Twitter) by illustrator Nagano, this smartphone game app is designed around the concept of "being with Chiikawa and friends, anytime, anywhere." It is packed full of activities that immerse players in the world of "Chiikawa."

We will be launching "Chiikawa Pocket" in late March 2025 in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, the United States, and a total of 43 countries and regions worldwide.

Ahead of the official release, a pre-registration campaign, offering rewards based on the number of pre-registrations has started.

Additionally, the official promotional video for "Chiikawa Pocket" will be released with subtitles in English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Official websites in each language have also been launched.

[Official Promotional Video for "Chiikawa Pocket"] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEtY22h0G0w

Pre-registrations Campaign started!

A pre-registration campaign has started today. The campaigns and in-game items distributed upon the app's release will be determined based on the number of pre-registered users for this campaign. In Japan, the pre-registration count has currently reached 1 million, and the goal is to reach a total of 1.5 million pre-registrations worldwide.

[Pre-registration Site URL]

https://gl.chiikawa-pocket.com/en/preregistration/

List of Pre-registration Benefits

"Chiikawa Pocket" Overview

• Title:Chiikawa Pocket
• Price: Free to play (In-app purchases available)
• Supported OS: iOS/Android (Availability may vary depending on the device model)
• Development and Operation:Applibot, Inc.
• Copyright notice: nagano / chiikawa committee Developed by Applibot, Inc.

List of URLs

Official Website https://gl.chiikawa-pocket.com/en/
Official X (@chiikawa_pt_en) https://x.com/chiikawa_pt_en
Official Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572977128887
Official YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@chiikawa_pt_en
Pre-registration website https://gl.chiikawa-pocket.com/en/preregistration/
App Store pre-order https://apps.apple.com/app/id6740838442
Google Play pre-registration https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.applibot.chiikawapocketgl

About "Chiikawa"

"Chiikawa" is a popular manga posted by illustrator Nagano on X (formerly Twitter), which began serialization in 2020. The story of Chiikawa and friends, who lead lives that are fun, bittersweet, and sometimes a little tough, has gained wide popularity among both adults and children, with the number of X followers surpassing 3.7 million to date. "Chiikawa" also won the Grand Prix at the 2022 Japan Character Awards and the 2024 Japan Character Awards.

The anime "Chiikawa" is currently airing in Japan and is available for limited-time catch-up streaming on the official YouTube channel.

SOURCE Applibot, Inc.