Trickcal: Mochimochi Cheeks Great Strategy is a smartphone RPG by EPID Games, currently in a healing-themed story event that turned dark with world-ending letters and YouTube deletions. The developer has announced plans for a global pre-release story and is eyeing an anime adaptation.
Trickcal: Mochimochi Cheeks Great Strategy, a smartphone RPG from EPID Games, has moved from a peaceful healing identity into a darker narrative arc. In June, players logged in to find a threatening letter declaring the end of their spacetime, and the official YouTube channel began deleting videos without explanation. The event breaks the game's usual gag tone, subverting its established healing image.
By July, EPID Games CEO Michael said at Bilibili World 2026 that the developer is moving from survival into active IP expansion. A global pre-release story is reportedly planned, and an anime adaptation is in planning. The game's popularity in Japan showed in a 1,000-person line at an Akihabara pop-up shop and sold-out collaborations, with booth characters Spicky, Commey, and Elfin on display. The developer also expressed interest in seeing doujinshi become a genre at Comiket.
The fan-made browser MMORPG 'Spikki Raising,' based on the Spikki meme from the game, launched August 6 and grew quickly. Servers, initially capped at 120 players, expanded to four channels of 300 each, accommodating up to 1,200 players, with concurrent counts around 900. On August 21, mobile support for iOS and Android was announced, scheduled for 4:00 PM JST. The same video showed EPID Games CEO Han Jong-hyun handing a server computer to developer Dan-teuk, who said, 'They gave me a really good server.' Dan-teuk maintains the game is still unofficial, though fans have celebrated it as 'officially recognized.'
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Aug 21
The fan-made browser MMORPG 'Spikki Raising,' based on the 'Spikki' meme from the smartphone RPG 'Trikkar: Mochimochi Cheeks Great Strategy,' has announced mobile support and received server hardware from the original developer, EPID Games. The game launched on August 6 and quickly grew popular, with servers initially capped at 120 players before being expanded to four channels of 300 each, accommodating up to 1,200 players. Reports indicated concurrent player counts reached around 900. On August 21, a video revealed that the game would support iOS and Android, with the update scheduled for 4:00 PM JST. The same video showed EPID Games CEO Han Jong-hyun handing a server computer to the developer, Dan-teuk, who commented, 'They gave me a really good server.' Despite this support, Dan-teuk maintains the game is still unofficial, though fans have celebrated it as 'officially recognized.' The game allows players to become Spikki, hunt enemies, level up, collect equipment, and interact with other players through chat, emotes, and dances. EPID Games has a history of encouraging fan creations, including awarding prizes to creators.
Jul 17
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.
Jun 18
The healing game Trickcal: Mochimochi Hoppe Daisakusen has taken a dark turn. Players logging in on June 12 received a threatening letter declaring the end of their spacetime, and the official YouTube channel began deleting videos without explanation. The game, known for its peaceful setting and the popular Spiki character, is now in the middle of a serious story event that breaks its usual gag tone.