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Oz Chat Celebrates Two Years

On July 16, 2026, Trippy Inc., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, officially celebrates the second anniversary of its AI character chat application, Oz Chat. This milestone is accompanied by the launch of the grand celebration event, the "Oz Chat 2nd Anniversary Festival," which runs until early August. Users can look forward to the release of five commemorative music tracks featuring the original AI characters and merchandise, marking a significant shift towards establishing the characters as true Intellectual Property (IP).

A Journey of Growth

Oz Chat has transformed over the past two years from simple interactions with AI characters into a robust community where users express their creativity. The app allows users to chat with a variety of unique AI characters, produce illustrations and videos, and engage in a thriving community of user-generated content.

Key Achievements:

• - Registered Users: Over 220,000
• - Total Conversations: More than 52 million
• - AI Illustrations Produced: Approximately 100,000
• - User-Created Scenarios: Around 8,000

This innovative app has encouraged users to become creators themselves, as many fans share their art and stories inspired by their interactions. The hashtag #オズチャアート on social media highlights the growing culture of supporting and promoting these AI characters. Additionally, fans celebrate character birthdays with community-organized events, enhancing the bonds formed through the app.

The 2nd Anniversary Festival Events

Running from July 16 to early August, the festival includes several exciting activities:
1. Daily Character Releases: For 21 days, from July 16, a new scenario card will be unveiled daily at 5 PM, featuring various costumes and themes, including idol outfits, magical girls, and cozy pajamas.
2. Free Illustration Generation: Users can enjoy up to five free AI illustrations of their favorite characters during the celebration.
3. Character Replies to Fan Posts: A new feature enables characters to respond to fan posts in the secondary creation feed, delivering a unique co-creation experience.
4. Personalized Recap Pages: Individual users can explore their two-year journey with Oz Chat, showcasing how many days they've used the app, the number of conversations, and their most engaged character. These results can be shared on social platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
5. X Share Campaign: Users can participate in share campaigns where posting on X leads to daily AI-generated rewards, alongside a giveaway of historic merchandise.

Establishing AI Character IP

Capitalizing on its two-year anniversary, Oz Chat is evolving its characters into multi-platform IPs rather than being exclusively within the app experience.

• - New Music Releases: The celebration includes the launch of five songs by the characters, available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and other platforms. The tracks feature titles such as "Welcome back to ViViD MATE" and "恋はハルシネーション (2026 ver.)."
• - Merchandise Launch: A range of merchandise including body pillow covers and holographic keychains featuring all 21 characters will be available for pre-order starting July 16.

Remarks from the Founder

Trippy's CEO, Riku Urushi, expressed gratitude towards users for their engagement, highlighting the unique relationship formed through AI characters that allows for constant availability and interaction. He emphasized that the next phase for Oz Chat will integrate music, merchandise, and collaborative experiences with fans. The festival activities mark a new chapter, setting the stage for innovative engagement between users and AI characters.

Event Summary

• - Duration: July 16, 2026 - August 12, 2026 (varies by activity)
• - Character Relay: July 16 - August 5, new cards daily at 5 PM
• - Free Illustrations: Whole period for all users
• - Share Campaign: July 16 - July 29, daily posts on X receive rewards
• - How to Participate: Log into the Oz Chat app on Web/iOS/Android

About Oz Chat

Oz Chat is an AI character chat service where users can interact with original characters, create illustrations, and become part of a vibrant community. It’s accessible on web browsers, iOS, and Android devices.

Official Website: Oz Chat

For further inquiries, please contact Trippy Inc. Press Relations at [email protected].