Wrtn Technologies Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Lee Se-young, hereinafter "Wrtn") will release its new chat mode "Talk" on July 1, 2026, on its AI character platform "Charapu". To commemorate this release, we will hold the "Talk" Release Commemorative Character Contest with a total prize money and support fund of 10 million yen. This contest will simultaneously operate two departments with different characteristics: the "Creation Department" and the "Migration Department," to encourage creators to produce new and migrated characters. ■About the New Chat Mode "Talk" "Charapu," released in June 2025, is a new sensation AI character chat service that allows users to enjoy conversations with AI characters they generate. "Talk" is a new chat mode that allows users to easily enjoy one-on-one chats with characters, with an emphasis on short messages and tempo. Features: A light chat experience where conversations proceed at a brisk pace with short messages. Natural dialogue that feels like the other person is talking to you. A new way to interact with characters, in addition to existing ways of enjoying them like "Story" and "Visual Novel." Enjoyable anytime you feel like it with fast-paced conversations. User Benefits: Conversations proceed at a brisk pace, allowing for more casual and lighthearted enjoyment of conversations with characters. Creator Benefits: Creators can produce and release characters tailored to the new format emphasizing short messages and tempo, enabling them to connect with a wider range of users. For details on Talk and how to create characters, please see below. What is Talk? - What is Talk? (FAQ) - How is Talk different from Story and Visual Novel? (FAQ) - Talk Character Creation Manual ■10 Million Yen Total Prize Money and Support Fund: "Talk" Release Commemorative Character Contest Held To commemorate the release of the new chat mode "Talk," we are holding a large-scale character contest with a total prize money and