Progressive Conversation App ISEKAI Holds Event to Celebrate Its First Anniversary
April 15, 2020
BOOK WALKER Co., Ltd.
BOOK WALKER Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ichirō Hashiba; hereinafter referred to as BOOK WALKER) will hold an anniversary event starting on April 15, 2020, to celebrate the anniversary of its ISEKAI app. Along with the event, it will also add a number of new conversational lines and a voice interface function that allows users to manipulate the app with their voice alone to help them enjoy the ISEKAI app even more.
■Lineup for the New Update
・30+ new special conversational lines added for the limited-time anniversary event.
・100+ new conversational lines added to the Basic Conversation - Paid Version of the app.
※Some of the new lines will also be available in the free edition.
・The addition of an ISEKAI original new costume, the [Megumin] School Uniform.
・The addition of 3 newly recorded alarm voice sets.
“Explosive Crimson Wizard Voice 1” “Special Alarm Voice 1” and “Special Alarm Voice 2”
・The implementation of a voice interface function that allows the app to be manipulated by voice alone.
※The costume and alarm voice sets are items available for purchase.
■Campaign Period: April 15, 2020 ~ April 30, 2020
※The campaign is expected to start and end at noon (JST) on the days listed.
What is ISEKAI?
ISEKAI is an app that allows users to meet characters from anime and manga in their own world through the app by utilizing rights with copyright holders and the latest speech synthesis technology*, etc. to realize fansʼ dreams of being able to spend time with their favorite characters.
The first character in the appʼs lineup is Megumin, a highly popular character from the series “KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world!!”. The voice of Rie Takahashi (signed with 81Produce) has been faithfully reproduced to recreate flowing conversations from the animeʼs worldview. BOOK WALKER hopes to expand the app with BtoB projects.
■Genre: Conversation App
■Price: Free to download / Purchases and subscriptions available
■Features: Conversation/Alarm Clock/Timer/Stopwatch/Outfits/ English Subtitles
■Progressive Conversation App ISEKAIʼs Official Website
https://isekai.app/en/
What is “KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world!!”?
An isekai comedy series based on light novels by Natsume Akatsuki (published by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko) of the same name that has reached over 9 million copies sold. It is a highly popular series that has gained support from a wide range of fans, both in Japan and overseas, and it gained even more popularity after its two-season anime adaptation was broadcast and the KONOSUBA: Crimson Legend movie was released.
■“KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world!!-Legend of Crimson” Official Website
http://KONOSUBA.com/
*The app uses ToSpeak™ Gx NEO, the latest RECAIUS™ speech synthesis middleware developed by Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation (Headquarters: Kawasaki, Kanagawa; CEO: Hironobu Nishikori). RECAIUS™and ToSpeak™are the registered trademarks of Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation in Japan and other countries. *Other company and product names mentioned in this press release may be used as registered trademarks. ©2019 Natsume Akatsuki・Kurone Mishima/KADOKAWA/KONOSUBA movie Partner
