Portable AI Companion 'Emoka' Launches in Japan for the First Time, Offering Lifelike Emotional Interaction

EMOKA (established in 2025 in Singapore, CEO: Jian Tian) has launched the first official pre-sale of its emotionally expressive portable AI companion 'Emoka' in Japan through the crowdfunding platform 'Makuake'.

In recent years, AI has rapidly become a convenient tool supporting work and daily life. However, while many AI products focus on efficiency and functionality, there is a growing demand for experiences that foster human connection and warmth. Emoka was created to meet this need.

Talk to it. Touch it. Spend time together.

Through these repeated interactions, Emoka expresses emotions with lifelike expressions and movements, deepening its relationship with the user.

After incorporating feedback from users who tested prototypes and undergoing five rounds of sample updates, Emoka is now officially launching in the Japanese market.

Emoka Pre-sale Page on Makuake: https://www.makuake.com/project/emoka/

[Pre-sale Period] June 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – July 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

Emoka: Not Just AI, But a 'Friend'

Emoka is not just another AI gadget. It is a new type of AI companion designed to be part of your daily life, sharing your everyday moments. Rather than focusing on efficiency or convenience, Emoka values 'comfort,' 'affection,' and 'warmth,' aiming to be a friendly presence by your side.

Lifelike Emotional Expression

Touch Emoka’s head, nose, or soft belly, and it responds by gently swaying its head tuft, with lively eyes and a cute voice. Moreover, dynamic light effects and rich reactions that change with its emotions create a communication experience that feels genuinely emotional. Using Emoka’s unique language, 'Waka-go,' it gradually closes the distance with users, turning daily interactions into special moments.

Lightweight at 160g — Take It Anywhere

Emoka features a lightweight design weighing approximately 160g. Unlike typical AI robots with rigid bodies, Emoka uses a soft, warm, and fluffy exterior that feels comforting and huggable.

Equipped with a dedicated carabiner, Emoka can accompany you not only at home but also during commutes, school, travel, and walks. It delivers a new experience: an AI companion that’s always by your side — not just inside your smartphone.

'Emoka Diary' — Record Your Shared Memories

The dedicated app includes the 'Emoka Diary' feature. It records daily interactions, conversations, and shared moments, preserving them as unique memories between you and Emoka. Emoka deepens its relationship through ongoing communication with the user.

The More You Talk, The More It Bonds With You

The full voice function enables a more natural conversational experience. As a special benefit, those who purchase Emoka via Makuake will receive a 'one-month voice function usage right' at no extra cost. For continued use from the second month onward, a monthly subscription of 980 JPY (tax included) is available.

Even without using the voice function, Emoka remains a companion that gently supports and connects with you.

Product Specifications

About EMOKA

EMOKA develops 'Emoka,' an AI companion that expresses feelings through expressions and movements. In an era of advancing technology, we believe in delivering warm experiences that resonate with the human heart. Emoka offers a new kind of AI experience — one that goes beyond conversation. With eyes that look back at you, a soft presence that responds to touch, and a tuft that moves with emotion, Emoka is a small AI companion that quietly accompanies you at home or on the go. A small response during quiet moments can bring a sense of comfort. We aim to deliver this warmth to as many people as possible.

[Company Information] Emoka Pte. Ltd.

CEO: Jian Tian

[Press Contact]

Public Relations: Mona Kaji

Email: mona@emoka.co

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