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(headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Tomohiro Ebata, President & CEO; hereinafter "mediba"), in collaboration with ORSO Corporation (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Yoshichika Sakamoto, President & CEO; hereinafter "ORSO"), has welcomed Tatsunoko Productions, Inc. and Sanko Marketing Foods Inc. as the in-app stores for its money learning app "Maneboo", which is planned and developed jointly by mediba and ORSO. Ltd. and Sanko Marketing Foods Co.
Released by mediba on June 23, 2021, "Manebu" is a money learning app that allows children to gain work experience at in-app stores. Children can learn how money works through experiences such as shopping with "manebu," the in-app currency, and "manebu," just like playing a game. By experiencing the work of an actual store in the app, users can learn about money in a more realistic way, which is difficult to learn in school.
In order to further boost "Manebu", we have formed a new partnership with two new companies, Tatsunoko Productions, Inc. and Sanko Maichi Marketing Foods, Inc. to open two brands, Tatsunoko Productions and Maruga Suisan, in the application.
Tatsunoko Productions" Job Description
■ Coloring
Follow the example and use colored pencils to paint the same color.
■Design Check
Compare with your example and touch up the incorrect part.
■ frame-by-frame comparison
Put frames where they are missing to create the correct animation.
(c) Tatsunoko Production
Maruga Suisan" Job Description
■ fishing
Touch the screen at the right moment to catch fish.
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Touch the button with a larger number than the other characters.
■sales
Touch the items the customer has ordered.
Comments from Mr. Shunsuke Nakajima, Deputy General Manager of Contents Business Department, Tatsunoko Productions, Inc.
We are very pleased to participate in the "Maneboo" work experience application project. Tatsunoko Productions has produced many works since its establishment in 1962. Through this project, we hope that children will be inspired by the dream of working in animation production, and become the future creators of content.
Mr. Shigehiro Nagasawa, President and Representative Director of Sanko Marketing Foods Co.
Our company operates about 50 restaurants mainly in Tokyo. Last year, through a partnership with the Fisheries Cooperative Association of Numazu City, we have been participating in the fishing industry in Suruga Bay with real fishermen, serving fresh fish we caught ourselves or auctioned off at the fish market as sashimi or sushi at the fishing port restaurant "Maruga Suisan" (Numazu) and sushi restaurant "Marugamaru" (Takadanobaba). We hope that "Manebu" will help children experience simulated work, and that together with their families, they will develop an interest in the fishing industry, fishermen, and the fish market.
We will continue to improve the functionality of "Maneboo" and expand the number of companies opening stores as a service that creates opportunities for children to learn about money and society in a fun way and serves as a catalyst for communication between parents and children.
About Tatsunoko Productions, Inc. (https://tatsunoko.co.jp/)
An animation production company established in 1962. Under the slogan of "Dreams for the Children of the World," the company has produced hits in all genres, such as "Mach GoGoGo," "Science Ninja Team Gatchaman," and the "Time Bokan" series. Today, many of these characters continue to be loved by people around the world, transcending the boundaries of time.
About Sanko Marketing Foods Co.https://www.sankofoods.com/)
Founded in 1975, its main business is restaurant operation. We have developed numerous brands in line with the times, such as "Tokyo Chikara Meshi," "Yakiniku Banri," "Akamaruya," "Kin no Kura," "Toho Mimonroku," and "Tsuki no Shizuku. In 2020, we partnered with the Numazu Gairido Fishery Cooperative Association, participated in the fishing industry, and launched the fishery's cafeteria "Maruga Suisan" (Numazu Port). We will continue to protect "valuable food culture" by working hard in the production area.
About "Manebu
Maneboo" is a completely free money learning app for parents and children. Children can learn about money, jobs, products, etc., through "oshigoto" (fun game-like activities) and "okaimono" (shopping) using "manebu," the in-app currency earned through oshigoto. We hope that parents and children will enjoy playing the game while conversing with each other.
App Store:https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id1549143431
Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.mediba.maneboo
■About mediba Corporation (Japanese only)https://www.mediba.jp/)
Founded in 2000 as a member of the KDDI Group, we operate au Smart Pass and other au-related services and provide services in a wide range of fields in Japan and overseas. With the mission "Bringing HAPPY to people" and the vision "mediba made", we are striving to realize a society where people can live enriched lives.
■About ORSO Inc.https://www.orso.jp/)
As a company that designs user experiences with technology and creativity, ORSO Inc. has been co-creating digital businesses with various companies, including service planning using smartphones, graphic production for social games, healthcare applications in collaboration with university hospitals, and "Everybody's Health Condition" in the drone and IoT fields at Corona Disaster. We are co-creating digital businesses with various companies, such as "Minna no Somatic Notebook" in the fields of drones and IoT at Corona Disaster.
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We recently reported the release of "Maneboo," a money learning application that even young children can learn about, and have added new companies to the storefront. We hope that they will continue to add new content at a good pace. Let's take a look at the added content from the release.