Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on the popular Chiikawa manga series, is approaching its 1st anniversary. A special anniversary website and commemorative video went live on March 19, 2026, kicking off a series of in-app countdown campaigns, a Snow White-themed event, and pop-up events planned at locations across Japan.
1st Anniversary Special Site and Video Now Live
A dedicated special site for the 1st Anniversary has launched, with more content to be added progressively. A commemorative video is also now available.
- Special Site: https://jp.chiikawa-pocket.com/ja/1st/
- Anniversary Video: https://youtu.be/h8YYhKZxFGU
4 In-App 1st Anniversary Countdown Campaigns
① 1st Anniversary Countdown Ad Skip Login Bonus
During the countdown period, players receive a daily login bonus of an "Ad Skip (1 day)" pass.
Period: March 19, 2026 (Thursday) 3:00 PM to March 26, 2026 (Thursday) 11:59 PM
② 1st Anniversary Countdown Gacha
A gacha available once per day during the countdown period. 10 draws cost 3,000 paid Gems, and a ★5 or higher "Otasuke" is guaranteed each time.
Period: March 19, 2026 (Thursday) 3:00 PM to March 26, 2026 (Thursday) 11:59 PM
③ 1st Anniversary Countdown Fun Gacha
A second daily gacha that accepts either free or paid Gems. 10 draws cost 3,000 Gems, and a ★5 or higher "Otasuke" is also guaranteed.
Period: March 19, 2026 (Thursday) 3:00 PM to March 26, 2026 (Thursday) 11:59 PM
④ 1st Anniversary Countdown X Campaign
Followers of the official Chiikawa Pocket X account (@chiikawa_pt_jp) who repost the campaign post are entered for a chance to win a "Chiipoke Original Amazon Gift Card (¥1,000)." 100 winners will be selected. In addition, all participants will receive a "1st Anniversary Thank You Illustration" as a reply on March 27, 2026 (Friday) at 12:00 PM.
Period: March 19, 2026 (Thursday) 3:30 PM to March 26, 2026 (Thursday) 11:59 PM
1st Anniversary Pop-Up Events in Five Cities
Pop-up events commemorating the 1st anniversary are scheduled in Tokyo, Sendai, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Nagoya. Balloon giveaways and a stamp rally are planned at each location. Further details will be announced at a later date.
"Chiipoke Apple Card" Giveaways at Partner Stores Nationwide
One "Chiipoke Apple Card" — available in 7 designs, distributed at random — will be handed out per transaction at participating stores across Japan starting March 28. Check the official Chiikawa Pocket X account for the full list of participating stores.
Period: Starting March 28, 2026 (Saturday) at store opening
Snow White Event Launches on Anniversary Day
A Snow White-themed in-app event begins on the anniversary itself. By clearing event missions, players can obtain Snow White-themed Chiikawa costumes and the home item "Life at the Castle," featuring Momonga characters dressed in Snow White outfits. A login bonus during the event period also grants the home placement area "Apple and Book World."
Period: March 27, 2026 (Friday) 3:00 PM to April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) 2:59 PM
App Links
- Official Site: https://jp.chiikawa-pocket.com/ja/
- Official X: https://x.com/chiikawa_pt_jp
- Official TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@chiikawa_pt_jp
- Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chiikawa_pt_jp
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id6596745408
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.applibot.chiikawapocket
