{"rewrite":{"id":"r_618093ed029514e35904c83a","clusterId":"c_4240dcdc8714e350b62efdb3","slug":"trickcal-developer-plans-global-pre-release-story-eyes-anime-adaptation","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Trickcal Developer Plans Global Pre-Release Story, Eyes Anime Adaptation","summary":"EPID Games CEO Michael stated at Bilibili World 2026 that the developer of Trickcal: Mochi Mochi Cheek Daiseen aims for IP expansion, including anime adaptation, after surviving three years. A global pre-release story is reportedly planned. The game's popularity in Japan was evidenced by a 1,000-person line at an Akihabara pop-up shop and sold-out collaborations. The booth featured characters Spicky, Commey, and Elfin. The developer also expressed interest in seeing doujinshi become a genre at Comiket.","whyItMatters":"The interview confirms EPID Games is moving from a survival phase to active IP expansion for Trickcal, with a global pre-release story and anime adaptation now in planning.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eAt Bilibili World 2026 in Shanghai, the Trickcal booth featured returning characters Spicky, Commey, and Elfin, with interactive elements such as a Spicky corner and a panel of Commey spinning her tongue. In an interview, CEO Michael (Han Jong-hyun) and VP Loar (Sim Jong-son) discussed the game\u0026#39;s third anniversary in September, the unexpected popularity in Japan, and plans for a global pre-release story. Michael stated he wants to work toward IP expansion, including an anime adaptation. The developer also expressed hope that doujinshi based on the game would become a genre at Comiket.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"EPID Games CEO says Trickcal dev is moving from survival to IP expansion with a global pre-release story and anime adaptation in mind. The game's Japanese popularity was clear from a 1,000-person line at an Akihabara pop-up shop. #Trickcal #BilibiliWorld","twitterPost":"EPID Games CEO says Trickcal dev is moving from survival to IP expansion with a global pre-release story and anime adaptation in mind. The game's Japanese popularity was clear from a 1,000-person line at an Akihabara pop-up shop.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Trickcal developer EPID Games is planning a global pre-release story and aiming for anime adaptation, as revealed in an interview at Bilibili World. CEO Michael stated the game has survived its first three years and now seeks IP expansion. The developer also noted the game's strong Japanese reception, with sold-out collaborations and a 1,000-person line at a pop-up shop.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/interviewsjp/trickal-20260717-455545/\",\"title\":\"Regarding \\\"Trickcal: Mochi Mochi Cheek Daiseen\\\", a \\\"Global Pre-release Story\\\" is reportedly planned. We asked EPID Games about its popularity in Japan, Comiket, and new works.\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4355,"outputTokens":2500,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784282142,"createdAt":"2026-07-17T09:45:43.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T09:47:29.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-17T09:45:43.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_4240dcdc8714e350b62efdb3","canonicalTitle":"『トリッカル』にて「グローバル先行公開ストーリー」が予定されているらしい。日本人気やコミケや新作についてEPID Gamesに訊いた","representativeArticleId":"a_59a44263a48284b93387f7e0","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Trickal\"],\"studios\":[\"EPID Games\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-17T08:04:34.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-17T08:04:34.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-17T09:47:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/interviewsjp/trickal-20260717-455545/","title":"『トリッカル』にて「グローバル先行公開ストーリー」が予定されているらしい。日本人気やコミケや新作についてEPID Gamesに訊いた"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Trickal"],"studios":["EPID Games"],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}