Global Launch of “Chiikawa Pocket” Smartphone App in Late March 2025

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TOKYO, February 13, 2025 — Applibot, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koki Ukita) will release the “Chiikawa Pocket” smartphone app in 43 countries and regions globally in late March 2025.

Based on the popular “Chiikawa” manga series by illustrator Nagano (originally shared on X, formerly Twitter), this mobile game centers around spending time with Chiikawa and friends. It offers many activities immersing players in the “Chiikawa” world.

Chiikawa Pocket

The launch of “Chiikawa Pocket” is scheduled for late March 2025 in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, the United States, and 43 countries and regions worldwide.

A pre-registration campaign with rewards dependent on participation numbers is underway.

The official “Chiikawa Pocket” promotional video, subtitled in English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, is available, alongside official websites in those languages.

[Official Promotional Video for “Chiikawa Pocket”]

Pre-registration Campaign Underway!

Pre-registration is open. Rewards and in-game items will vary based on the total number of pre-registrations. In Japan, pre-registrations have reached 1 million, with a global target of 1.5 million.

[Pre-registration Site URL]

List of Pre-registration Benefits

List of Pre-registration Benefits

“Chiikawa Pocket” Details

  • 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
Official X (@chiikawa_pt_en)
Official Facebook
Official YouTube channel 
Pre-registration website
App Store pre-order 
Google Play pre-registration 

About “Chiikawa”

“Chiikawa,” a popular manga series by illustrator Nagano (launched on X in 2020), follows the charming, bittersweet, and sometimes challenging lives of Chiikawa and friends. Its popularity spans all ages, with over 3.7 million X followers. “Chiikawa” received the Grand Prix at both the 2022 and 2024 Japan Character Awards.

The “Chiikawa” anime currently airs in Japan and is available for limited streaming on the official YouTube channel.

SOURCE Applibot, Inc.

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