About AWU: PALETTE
“AWU: PALETTE” is a focus and sleep support application developed in collaboration with popular VTubers, including Otsuka Rei, Nekomoto Pato, and Nagino Mashiro. The app offers “focus and task tracking” features utilizing a Pomodoro timer and stopwatch, alongside “sleep management.” These features are designed to integrate VTubers into users’ daily routines, making task completion and sleep habit formation enjoyable.

Ver. 2.0.0 Update Details
The Ver. 2.0.0 update introduces several enhancements and new features:
1. Complete UI Design Renewal
The user interface has been completely revamped. The app’s accent colors now dynamically change to match the selected character, aiming to enhance the user experience with their favorite VTuber.

2. Introduction of Kizuna (Bond) Level System
A new “Kizuna” (bond) system has been implemented to deepen the connection with characters. Users can raise their Kizuna level through daily missions, unlocking various contents:
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Newly recorded character voices (unlocked incrementally based on Kizuna level)
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App icons
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Loading screen illustrations
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Titles

3. Renewal of Profile, Settings, and Shop Screens
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Profile Screen: Users can view their customizable profile card with a chosen name and an achievement list.
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Settings Screen: Allows centralized management of various app settings.
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Shop Screen: Enables the purchase of additional paid in-app DLC, such as character voices.

4. Significant Improvement in Time Management Functions
Timer, stopwatch, and Pomodoro features now support background operation and simultaneous use. A real-time notification bar is also displayed on the home screen.

5. New Content
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First Music Creator Collaboration: A new background music track for work, “Hana wa Michite,” composed by music creator Sumire Murasaki (https://x.com/sumirebgm), has been added. A new BGM mini-player on the home screen provides a more comfortable listening environment during tasks.
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Paid DLC “Alarm Mimicry Pack” (500 yen each): This unique sound pack features the three characters mimicking alarm sounds. Otsuka Rei, Nekomoto Pato, and Nagino Mashiro perform 10 types of alarm sounds, from standard “pi-pi-pi-pi!” and “rin-rin-rin-rin” to distinctive sounds like “kokekokkooooo” and “myo-n.” Setting a favorite voice is expected to make waking up more enjoyable.
6. Other Improvements
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New language support: Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese added (existing: Japanese, English).
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Improved sleep log display, enhanced alarm functions, and other bug fixes.
Update Commemoration Sale
To celebrate the Ver. 2.0.0 release, a 30% OFF sale is being held on the App Store and Google Play. The sale period is from April 17, 2026 (Friday) to April 24, 2026 (Friday).
PC (Steam) Version “AWU: PALETTE Lite” Release Decided
To allow more users to experience “AWU: PALETTE,” a free trial version for PC (Steam), “AWU: PALETTE Lite (tentative),” has been announced for release in early summer 2026. Further details will be announced on the official X (https://x.com/awu_palette) and official website.

“AWU: PALETTE” Product Overview
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Title: AWU: PALETTE (Ver. 2.0.0)
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Genre: Focus & Sleep Support
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Supported Devices: iOS (App Store) / Android (Google Play)
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Price: 800 yen (one-time purchase for basic features / paid DLC available)
- During the 30% OFF sale period (April 17, 2026 – April 24, 2026), it will be offered for 560 yen.
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Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional)
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Development: BeXide Co., Ltd. (Ver. 1.0.0), NikuQGames LLC (Ver. 2.0.0)
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Distribution: AWU Co., Ltd.
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App Store: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id6746433813
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Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.awu.palette.android
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Official Website: https://www.awu-palette.com/
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Official X: https://x.com/awu_palette

