Fuji Television Network, Inc. (hereafter “Fuji Television”) has announced the launch of a new global expansion project for its beloved characters, Gachapin & Mukku, in collaboration with POPS, a Vietnam-based leading digital entertainment company rapidly growing across Southeast Asia.
As the first phase of this initiative, the companies will produce a children’s short-form music series, “Gachapin & Mukku.” The series will begin streaming on the YouTube channel Babyccino TV on April 2, 2026, 4:30 PM (Pacific Time) / April 3, 2026, 8:30 AM (Japan Time), with new animated episodes released at a high frequency of three times per week.
■ A New Challenge Aiming for the World
Gachapin & Mukku, long beloved in Japan, are finally stepping onto the global stage. Centered around April 2 — Gachapin & Mukku Everyone’s Friends Day, a commemorative day established last year, the project will expand into a wide range of collaborations, including fashion, food, and art. This momentum will extend beyond Japan and drive further global expansion.
■ Education × Music × Characters for Global Markets
This new content fully leverages POPS strengths in hit-making expertise and production capabilities, combining music, education, and character-driven storytelling into a new form of edutainment.
In particular, the series targets children across a wide range of countries, including both English-speaking and non-English-speaking regions. It aims not only to support early language learning, but also to enhance cognitive development in a fun and engaging way through familiar and practical lessons.
■ Becoming Globally Loved Characters
Beginning with this project, the companies will expand into multiple countries across the region, with the goal of transforming Gachapin & Mukku into a “globally loved IP.”
■ Future Outlook
Looking ahead, the project will expand beyond video content to include:
- Global collaborations
- Licensing opportunities
- Partnerships in the education sector
Through these multi-faceted initiatives, Fuji Television aims to maximize the value of its IP on a global scale. Stay tuned for the next chapter in Gachapin & Mukku’s exciting journey around the world.
■Genmei Usuda (Senior Producer, IP Business, Fuji Television Network, Inc.) comments:
In recent years, the global expansion of character-driven content has been truly remarkable. As Gachapin & Mukku—beloved national icons celebrating their 53rd anniversary this year—continue to charm audiences in Japan, we have long hoped to share their appeal with people around the world. It was through meeting Vietnam’s POPS, that this project came to life. With new content on a new platform, we sincerely hope these characters will continue to grow and become loved by audiences worldwide.
■POPS: https://popsww.com/
■POPS (Gachapin & Mukku): https://gachapin-mukku.popsww.com
■Gachapin & Mukku: https://www.gachapin-mukku.com/
■Babyccino TV Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BabyccinoTV
■ Social Media (Babyccino TV)
※Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabyccinoTV
※Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyccinotv/
※X: https://x.com/BabyccinoTV
※Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@babyccinotv