Quaras Co., Ltd. (Location: ThinkPark Tower 7F, 2-1-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yukio Matsushita) has acquired the domestic and international master license for the popular character "Aopanda," boasting over 1.3 million TikTok followers, and will commence full-scale licensing business operations. As the first initiative, a first-ever POP UP SHOP will be held at Ikebukuro P'PARCO from Saturday, July 18, 2026, to Thursday, July 30, 2026. In advance of the event, a special website will be launched on Friday, July 3, 2026. About "Aopanda" "Aopanda" is a character content created by animator AoUmino, depicting the daily lives filled with smiles and positivity of "A-chan" (the larger one) and "O-chan" (the smaller one) and their friends. The characters' relatable personalities, with their clumsy and somewhat helpless nature, and their imperfections that make them approachable, have garnered significant empathy and affection. Their simple and versatile design makes them compatible with a wide range of products and services, including merchandise and digital content. Their popularity has expanded, originating from social media, and they have gained over 1.3 million followers on TikTok. Through the distribution of LINE stickers, merchandise, and free manga, they are supported by a wide range of fans across generations. About Original Creator AoUmino AoUmino is an animator. They are primarily active in the production of TV animation and works for video streaming services. They have been involved in the production of numerous works, including "Aggretsuko" (Netflix Original). Their "Aopanda" TikTok account, which they produce and manage, has approximately 1.3 million followers. Quaras's Initiatives for IP Maximization As the master licensee of "Aopanda," Quaras will promote diverse licensing businesses, including merchandising, advertising and sales promotion, events, digital content, and corporate tie-ups, while cherishing the character's world view. Leverag