Experiencing the Fun of Monchhichi in LINE PokoPang Town
LINE Yahoo Corporation has launched an exciting collaboration in its popular town-building puzzle game, LINE PokoPang Town, with the charming characters from Monchhichi. Available on both iOS and Android, this collaboration has brought forth unique decorations and characters that fans are sure to enjoy. The event runs from July 31, 2026, to August 24, 2026.
Exciting Limited-Time Events
Throughout the collaboration, players can participate in various events featuring Monchhichi-themed decorations and characters. Here’s what’s in store:
Duration: July 31, 2026, 11:00 AM - August 21, 2026, 11:59 PM
Players will have the chance to scoop up goldfish, reminiscent of traditional summer festivals.
Duration: August 14, 2026, 11:00 AM - August 24, 2026, 11:59 AM
Create and collect unique items themed after Monchhichi.
Duration: August 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - August 24, 2026, 11:59 AM
Get ready for a bingo challenge with plenty of collectibles!
Limited Edition Monchhichi Companions
Players will also encounter beloved Monchhichi characters like Monchhichi-kun, Monchhichi-chan, and Baby-chic-kun, among others, during gameplay. These characters will serve as companions and can be obtained by completing various event challenges. Here’s a look at some upcoming events:
Duration: August 3, 2026, 11:00 AM - August 10, 2026, 11:59 AM
Challenge yourself in this never-ending mode and earn rewards.
- - Mogupi Castle Recapture Event
Duration: August 12, 2026, 11:00 AM - August 24, 2026, 11:59 AM
Join your friends to recapture the castle and earn unique rewards.
Duration: August 18, 2026, 11:00 AM - August 24, 2026, 11:59 AM
Uncover treasures scattered throughout the game!
What is Monchhichi?
For those who may not know, Monchhichi is an adorable plush toy first released in 1974 by Sekiguchi. With its distinctive thumb-sucking pose and cute freckles, it quickly became a sensational hit. Its unique design, featuring a plush body and vinyl face and limbs, captured the hearts of both children and adults. After expanding internationally shortly after its release, Monchhichi took the world by storm. Despite a temporary hiatus from sales outside Paris in the 1980s, fan demand led to its re-release in 1996. To date, over 70 million units have been sold across more than 30 countries.
For more information, check out the official Monchhichi website and social media platforms:
About LINE PokoPang Town
LINE PokoPang Town is a town-building game combined with engaging tap puzzle mechanics, where players collect stars and resources to revitalize their town. The rules are simple: tap on two or more connected blocks of the same color to clear them. Completing various missions on each stage rewards players with stars that are essential for town development. With the characters PokoTa and Mayuji guiding them, players can build a vibrant community filled with life.
Game Information:
- - Platforms: iPhone/Android
- - Genre: Town-building & Tap Puzzle
- - Language: Japanese
- - Service Region: Japan
- - Launch Date: December 14, 2017
- - Price: Free (with in-app purchases)
- - Developed by: Treenod Inc.
- - Published by: LINE Yahoo Corporation
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