PONOS Corporation (Headquarters: Kyoto, Japan; CEO: Yitan Tsujiko, hereinafter referred to as "PONOS") has announced the commencement of a collaboration event with "Pac-Man" in its smartphone game app, "The Battle Cats," starting on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Collaboration Event Period (Scheduled)

Monday, July 6, 2026, 11:00 AM - Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10:59 AM

Limited-Time EX Character "Pac-Man" Available for Purchase!

The limited-time EX character "Pac-Man" is now available in a convenient item set!

This is a special character that can activate a powerful Nyanko Combo on its own!

Limited-Time Stages Appear!

On the first day of the event, the "Pac-Man Appears!" stage will be available!

Furthermore, starting on the 5th day of the event, "Pac-Man and Cat" will also appear!

Clearing these stages will earn you "Power Cookies" and other items that can be used to spin the "Pac-Man" Collaboration Limited Event Gacha!

Collect "Power Cookies" to obtain the collaboration limited EX characters "Nekoblinky" and "Nekoincky"!

Additionally, starting on the 8th day of the event, "Assault! Giant Pac-Man" will appear, featuring a giant Pac-Man as an enemy!

Collaboration Limited Login Stamps Appear!

Log in during the collaboration period to receive one stamp per day.

Be sure to log in every day to get "Power Cookies," "Rare Tickets," and more!

About "Pac-Man"

Pac-Man, released as an arcade game in 1980, is one of the world's most famous game characters, recognized by Guinness World Records as the "most successful arcade game." It is a flagship IP (Intellectual Property) of Bandai Namco Entertainment. It not only caused an unprecedented boom in Japan but also sparked the "Pac-Man Fever" in the United States in the 1980s. To this day, its recognition rate in the US stands at 98%, and it boasts over 90% recognition in many other countries and regions outside the US.

(Pac-Man Overseas Recognition: Based on our company's independent research)

Official Website: https://www.pacman.com/jp/

PAC-MANTM& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

About "The Battle Cats"

"The Battle Cats" is a tower defense game for iOS and Android. Players form teams of "Battle Cats" with various abilities to invade different regions. Since its release in 2012, its unique characters and distinctive world have garnered support from many users not only in Japan but also around the world. We will continue to actively pursue diverse media expansions and collaborations.

Title

The Battle Cats

Genre

Tower Defense

Supported OS

iOS/Android

Release Date

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Price

Free-to-play (in-app purchases available)

Official Website

https://www.ponos.jp/games/thebattlecats/

Official Portal Site

https://battlecats.club/

Copyright Notice

©PONOS Corp. all rights reserved.

About PONOS

Since its founding in 1990, PONOS has consistently contributed to the development of entertainment culture through games. Under the motto, "We don't create what is demanded, we create more than that," we value adding unique value to what is demanded. Currently, we are expanding our business with a focus on developing original games for smart devices. Our flagship title, "The Battle Cats," has surpassed 111,111,111 downloads (as of March 2026) and is enjoyed by many users.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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