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Oz Chat at Shibuya Startup Cultural Festival

On November 3, 2025, Trippy, Inc., based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, participated in the Shibuya Startup Cultural Festival held at Shibuya Stream Hall. This exciting event was organized by renowned former writer Osamu Suzuki, who leads the Startup Factory fund. Trippy showcased its innovative AI character chat application, Oz Chat, which has been gaining popularity since its official release in July 2024.

Engaging Audience with AI Interactive Experiences

With a user base of approximately 160,000 and over 35 million interactive chats by November 7, 2025, Oz Chat is attracting a growing audience. At the festival, Trippy took the opportunity to immerse visitors in the app’s capabilities through live demonstrations and original merchandise displays. This engagement allowed attendees to sample the features that set Oz Chat apart in the realm of entertainment.

Highlights of the Exhibit

Trippy's booth featured several exciting activities designed to showcase the app:

• - App Experience Corner: Visitors could interact with Oz Chat and its sister app, Prizm Chat, through dedicated devices. They experienced natural conversations with AI and listened to character voice responses, highlighting the innovative technology behind these applications.

• - Merchandise Display & Sales: The booth included a variety of merchandise that fans can purchase, alongside a showcase of official goods that celebrate the app's universe.

• - Character Displays: Non-sale items like life-size character panels and large acrylic stands provided fun photo opportunities for attendees, enhancing the booth's appeal.

• - Thematic Staff Interactions: Booth staff donned pink maid outfits similar to the characters from the app, providing an immersive experience as they guided visitors through the booth.

Insights from Trippy's CEO

Riku Urushihara, CEO of Trippy, expressed his excitement about being part of such a vibrant event where new cultural and technological innovations converge. He stated, “It was a pleasure to present the interactive dialogue experience of Oz Chat at the Shibuya Startup Cultural Festival. The feedback from attendees will serve as an invaluable guideline for our future service development and event operations. I sincerely thank all who visited our booth and Osamu Suzuki for providing this opportunity.”

Event Overview

• - Event Name: Shibuya Startup Cultural Festival
• - Organizer: Startup Factory
• - Date: November 3, 2025
• - Venue: Shibuya Stream Hall

About Oz Chat

Oz Chat allows users to indulge in romantic simulations through free chat and voice interactions with AI characters. Notable features include a relationship dynamics system that adjusts based on conversation content and