Applibot Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Koki Ukita), which plans, produces, develops, and operates the app, has announced that Chiikawa Pocket ("Chiipoke"), the first smartphone app based on the popular "Chiikawa" series, will release its third official merchandise collection starting August 21, 2026 (Friday). Pop-up stores will also open in five locations nationwide: Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, and Osaka.
This app is a smartphone game based on the popular manga series "Chiikawa," which illustrator Nagano posts on X (formerly Twitter). With the concept of "Always together with Chiikawa wherever you go," it is packed with gameplay that lets players experience the world of "Chiikawa." The app has been available since March 27, 2025 (Thursday) in 43 countries and regions worldwide.
Third Official Chiipoke Merchandise Collection Goes on Sale August 21, 2026 (Friday)
Starting August 21, 2026 (Friday), the third official merchandise collection for Chiikawa Pocket will be released. This time, the motifs are "Dinosaur" and "Alice." Please look forward to the release.
Sales will begin at 11:00 AM the same day at the official merchandise online store, Chiikawa Pocket Goods Store.
Full Lineup of the Third Official Merchandise Collection
Dinosaur Motif
Chiikawa Pocket Dinosaur Mascots (7 types) — ¥2,200 each (Limit: 2 per person at the online store, 1 per person at pop-up stores)
Chiikawa Pocket Dinosaur Trading Acrylic Stands (7 types) — Single ¥495 / Box ¥3,465 Random (Limit: 7 pieces / 1 box per person)
Chiikawa Pocket Dinosaur Phone-Sized Stickers (7 types) — ¥330 each (Limit: 1 per person per type)
Chiikawa Pocket Dinosaur Bath Towel — ¥3,025 (Limit: 1 per person)
Chiikawa Pocket Dinosaur Coaster — ¥880 (Limit: 1 per person)
Chiikawa Pocket Dinosaur Large Tote Bag — ¥3,630 (Limit: 1 per person)
Chiikawa Pocket Dinosaur Hand Towels (3 types) — ¥825 each (Limit: 1 per person per type)
Chiikawa Pocket Dinosaur Clear File — ¥440 (Limit: 1 per person)
Chiikawa Pocket Dinosaur T-Shirts (2 types) — ¥3,630 each Sizes: M, L, XL (Limit: 1 per person per design)
Alice Motif
Chiikawa Pocket Alice Trading Can Badges (7 types) — Single ¥330 / Box ¥2,310 Random (Limit: 7 pieces / 1 box per person)
Chiikawa Pocket Alice Phone-Sized Stickers (7 types) — ¥330 each (Limit: 1 per person per type)
Chiikawa Pocket Alice Bath Towel — ¥3,025 (Limit: 1 per person)
Chiikawa Pocket Alice Teacup — ¥1,650 (Limit: 1 per person)
Chiikawa Pocket Alice Large Tote Bag — ¥3,630 (Limit: 1 per person)
Chiikawa Pocket Alice Hand Towels (3 types) — ¥825 each (Limit: 1 per person per type)
Chiikawa Pocket Alice Clear File — ¥440 (Limit: 1 per person)
Chiikawa Pocket Alice T-Shirts (2 types) — ¥3,630 each Sizes: M, L, XL (Limit: 1 per person per design)
All prices include tax. Photos are samples; actual products may vary slightly.
Chiikawa Pocket POP UP STORE Opens in Five Cities Nationwide
To celebrate the release of the third official merchandise collection, pop-up stores will be held nationwide.
Chiikawa Pocket POP UP STORE Event Overview
Tokyo
August 21, 2026 (Friday) to September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, holiday), 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (closes at 6:00 PM on the final day)
Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building 6F, "0% IKEBUKURO"
Nagoya
August 21, 2026 (Friday) to August 30, 2026 (Sunday), 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Nagoya PARCO West Building 5F, Event Space
Fukuoka
September 3, 2026 (Thursday) to September 21, 2026 (Monday, holiday), 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (closes at 5:00 PM on the final day)
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store Main Building 8F, Event Venue
Sendai
September 11, 2026 (Friday) to September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, holiday), 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
AEON MALL Sendai Uesugi 2F, Zunda Court
Osaka
September 11, 2026 (Friday) to September 27, 2026 (Sunday), 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Tennoji MiO Main Building 6F, MiO Lab
For details on merchandise for sale, entry information for each venue, and other notices, please check here.
Three Purchase Bonuses
① "Chiipoke Original Stamp Vol. 3"
Customers who purchase merchandise at a Chiikawa Pocket POP UP STORE will receive a "Chiipoke Original Stamp Vol. 3."
② "Chiipoke POP UP STORE Exclusive Shopper Bag"
Customers who spend ¥2,200 or more (tax included) at a Chiikawa Pocket POP UP STORE will receive a "Chiipoke POP UP STORE Exclusive Shopper Bag."
③ "Chiipoke Home Item Sticker (Summer Bed)"
Customers who spend ¥2,200 or more (tax included) at either the Chiikawa Pocket Goods Store or a Chiikawa Pocket POP UP STORE will receive one "Chiipoke Home Item Sticker (Summer Bed)."
Using the serial code printed on the back of the sticker, players can obtain the "Summer Bed" home item for use in Chiikawa Pocket.
Chiikawa Pocket Overview
- Title: Chiikawa Pocket
- Price: Free to play (in-app purchases available)
- Compatible OS: iOS/Android (may not be available on some devices)
- Developer/Operator: Applibot Inc.
- Copyright: ©nagano / chiikawa committee Developed by Applibot, Inc.
- URLs:
About Chiikawa Pocket
This app is a smartphone game based on the popular manga series "Chiikawa," which illustrator Nagano posts on X (formerly Twitter). With the concept of "Always together with Chiikawa wherever you go," it is packed with gameplay that lets players experience the world of "Chiikawa." The app has been available since March 27, 2025 (Thursday) in 43 countries and regions worldwide, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, and the United States.
About Chiikawa
"Chiikawa" is a popular manga series that illustrator Nagano began posting on X (formerly Twitter). The story follows Chiikawa and friends through fun, bittersweet, and sometimes tough daily lives, and has won broad popularity among both adults and children, with X followers now exceeding 4.85 million. "Chiikawa" won the Grand Prize at the "Japan Character Awards 2022," "Japan Character Awards 2024," "Japan Character Awards 2025," and again at the "Japan Character Awards 2026," announced in June 2026.
The anime "Chiikawa" airs on Tuesdays and Fridays at approximately 7:40 AM within "Mezamashi TV" (Fuji TV network, 5:25 AM to 9:00 AM), with limited one-week catch-up streaming available on YouTube, TVer, and FOD after broadcast. The film "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island" opened in theaters on July 24, 2026 (Friday).
