Matching App 'Tapple' Partners with 'Mecha Comic' for Limited-Time Collaboration to Facilitate Connections via Manga and Anime Interests

Tapple, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Shige kazu Hiramatsu) has announced a collaboration for its matching app, "Tapple," with the major digital manga service "Mecha Comic," operated by Mecha Comic, Inc. The project, titled "What's the most interesting manga/anime lately?", will run from May 28 to June 4, 2026, aiming to create more opportunities for empathy and conversation through shared interests.

### Project Background and Overview Manga and anime serve as a universal language across generations, reflecting romantic perspectives and personalities. Tapple has traditionally utilized "Hobby Tags" and "Outing Features" to facilitate natural matches. By partnering with Mecha Comic, the companies aim to further enhance the matching experience by integrating favorite works directly into user profiles, allowing members to list their recent favorites to spark interactions.

### Romantic Collaboration Campaign During the campaign period, Tapple users will be eligible to receive 200 yen worth of points redeemable on Mecha Comic. Participation details are available on the official campaign page (https://mechacomic.jp/events/tapple_campaign_202605).

### Implementation Period May 28, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 – June 4, 2026 (Thu) 17:00 JST.

### About the Services **Mecha Comic:** Launched in 2006, it is a premier digital comic service featuring a vast library of original and popular titles. It supports multiple reading formats and devices, maintaining a top-tier user base in Japan.

**Tapple:** A major Japanese matching app launched in 2014, with over 23 million members as of July 2025. It leverages AI for profile generation and message assistance to support young adults in their search for partners.

### About Tapple, Inc. A subsidiary of CyberAgent, Tapple, Inc. aims to maximize the "total volume of love" in society to combat Japan's declining birthrate. The company focuses on providing secure environments through high-standard safety measures, including ID verification via My Number cards, 24/7 monitoring, and AI-driven fraud detection.