{"id":32689,"date":"2025-09-15T12:24:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T05:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=32689"},"modified":"2025-09-15T12:24:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T05:24:17","slug":"weplay-teams-up-with-chibi-maruko-chan-to-celebrate-its-fourth-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=32689","title":{"rendered":"WePlay Teams Up with CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN to Celebrate Its Fourth Anniversary!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">TOKYO<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 15, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The highly popular social entertainment app\u00a0WePlay announced today that, to express gratitude for users&#8217; longstanding support, it has invited the iconic Japanese anime IP &#8220;<span><span class=\"xn-person\">CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN<\/span><\/span>&#8221; to join its anniversary celebration lineup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2770929\/WePlay_Teams_Up_CHIBI_MARUKO_CHAN_Celebrate_Its_Fourth_Anniversary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2770929\/WePlay_Teams_Up_CHIBI_MARUKO_CHAN_Celebrate_Its_Fourth_Anniversary.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"WePlay Teams Up with CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN to Celebrate Its Fourth Anniversary!\" alt=\"WePlay Teams Up with CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN to Celebrate Its Fourth Anniversary!\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>WePlay Teams Up with CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN to Celebrate Its Fourth Anniversary!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Maruko Joins WePlay for a Surprise Party<\/b><\/p>\n<p>From <span class=\"xn-chron\">12:00 PM<\/span> on September <span class=\"xn-chron\">16 to 12:00 AM<\/span> on <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 26<\/span>, Maruko will appear as a virtual guest for the very first time on WePlay&#8217;s voice rooms. She will interact closely with players, sharing cheerful greetings and delightful surprises. Maruko&#8217;s signature smile and everyday stories will bring a warm, healing vibe to the WePlay community.<\/p>\n<p><b>Exclusive Fourth Anniversary Rewards<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Exclusive\u00a0Maruko Virtual Gifts:<\/b> Specially designed collectible items to make your interactions even more meaningful.<\/li>\n<li><b>Exclusive\u00a0<span><span class=\"xn-person\">CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN<\/span><\/span> avatar<\/b>: Use the exclusive avatar to transform into Maruko and join the anniversary celebration;<\/li>\n<li><b>Will&#8217;s Birthday Surprise Party<\/b>: Spend a heartwarming online celebration with Will and <span><span class=\"xn-person\">CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN<\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span><span class=\"xn-person\">CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN<\/span><\/span>: A Beloved Cultural Icon<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Originally created by <span class=\"xn-person\">Momoko Sakura<\/span>, <span><span class=\"xn-person\">CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN<\/span><\/span> is set in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (now <span class=\"xn-person\">Shimizu Ward<\/span>, Shizuoka City), and warmly depicts the everyday life of the Sakura family\u2014especially Maruko, the second daughter and a third-grade elementary school student\u2014as well as her family and friends. The series began serialization in Ribon (SHUEISHA) in 1986 and celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The television anime adaptation began airing in 1990 and is still broadcast every Sunday at <span class=\"xn-chron\">6 p.m.<\/span> on the Fuji TV network. The show has also been broadcast in <span class=\"xn-location\">Greater China<\/span> and many other regions, captivating audiences of all ages around the world and continuing to be beloved for generations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Four Years of Connection, Same Original Mission<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Since launching in <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> four years ago, WePlay has remained committed to creating fun, heartwarming, and diverse social experiences. Through this anniversary celebration, WePlay aims to deliver more surprises and lasting memories while embarking on the next exciting chapter together with its community.<\/p>\n<p><b>About WePlay<\/b><\/p>\n<p>WePlay, a global social entertainment platform under <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>-based Wejoy, integrates games, entertainment, and social features. With a mission to &#8220;<b><i>Bring joy and friends to young people around the world<\/i><\/b>,&#8221; WePlay is committed to co-create an innovative era of gaming and social experiences.<\/p>\n<p><b>Contact<\/b><b>\uff1a<\/b><a href=\"mailto:qipeinan@wejoysg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">qipeinan@wejoysg.com<\/a><br \/><b>Website<\/b><b>\uff1a<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/weplayapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/weplayapp.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">TOKYO<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 15, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The highly popular social entertainment app\u00a0WePlay announced today that, to express gratitude for users&#8217; longstanding support, it has invited the iconic Japanese anime IP &#8220;<span><span class=\"xn-person\">CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN<\/span><\/span>&#8221; to join its anniversary celebration lineup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2770929\/WePlay_Teams_Up_CHIBI_MARUKO_CHAN_Celebrate_Its_Fourth_Anniversary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2770929\/WePlay_Teams_Up_CHIBI_MARUKO_CHAN_Celebrate_Its_Fourth_Anniversary.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"WePlay Teams Up with CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN to Celebrate Its Fourth Anniversary!\" alt=\"WePlay Teams Up with CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN to Celebrate Its Fourth Anniversary!\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>WePlay Teams Up with CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN to Celebrate Its Fourth Anniversary!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Maruko Joins WePlay for a Surprise Party<\/b><\/p>\n<p>From <span class=\"xn-chron\">12:00 PM<\/span> on September <span class=\"xn-chron\">16 to 12:00 AM<\/span> on <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 26<\/span>, Maruko will appear as a virtual guest for the very first time on WePlay&#8217;s voice rooms. She will interact closely with players, sharing cheerful greetings and delightful surprises. Maruko&#8217;s signature smile and everyday stories will bring a warm, healing vibe to the WePlay community.<\/p>\n<p><b>Exclusive Fourth Anniversary Rewards<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Exclusive\u00a0Maruko Virtual Gifts:<\/b> Specially designed collectible items to make your interactions even more meaningful.<\/li>\n<li><b>Exclusive\u00a0<span><span class=\"xn-person\">CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN<\/span><\/span> avatar<\/b>: Use the exclusive avatar to transform into Maruko and join the anniversary celebration;<\/li>\n<li><b>Will&#8217;s Birthday Surprise Party<\/b>: Spend a heartwarming online celebration with Will and <span><span class=\"xn-person\">CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN<\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span><span class=\"xn-person\">CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN<\/span><\/span>: A Beloved Cultural Icon<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Originally created by <span class=\"xn-person\">Momoko Sakura<\/span>, <span><span class=\"xn-person\">CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN<\/span><\/span> is set in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (now <span class=\"xn-person\">Shimizu Ward<\/span>, Shizuoka City), and warmly depicts the everyday life of the Sakura family\u2014especially Maruko, the second daughter and a third-grade elementary school student\u2014as well as her family and friends. The series began serialization in Ribon (SHUEISHA) in 1986 and celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The television anime adaptation began airing in 1990 and is still broadcast every Sunday at <span class=\"xn-chron\">6 p.m.<\/span> on the Fuji TV network. The show has also been broadcast in <span class=\"xn-location\">Greater China<\/span> and many other regions, captivating audiences of all ages around the world and continuing to be beloved for generations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Four Years of Connection, Same Original Mission<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Since launching in <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> four years ago, WePlay has remained committed to creating fun, heartwarming, and diverse social experiences. Through this anniversary celebration, WePlay aims to deliver more surprises and lasting memories while embarking on the next exciting chapter together with its community.<\/p>\n<p><b>About WePlay<\/b><\/p>\n<p>WePlay, a global social entertainment platform under <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>-based Wejoy, integrates games, entertainment, and social features. With a mission to &#8220;<b><i>Bring joy and friends to young people around the world<\/i><\/b>,&#8221; WePlay is committed to co-create an innovative era of gaming and social experiences.<\/p>\n<p><b>Contact<\/b><b>\uff1a<\/b><a href=\"mailto:qipeinan@wejoysg.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">qipeinan@wejoysg.com<\/a><br \/><b>Website<\/b><b>\uff1a<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/weplayapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/weplayapp.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=32689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32689\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=32689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=32689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=32689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}