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Takway’s Sweekar, unveiled at CES 2026, introduces a new wave of emotionally expressive “kawaii tech” by blending Tamagotchi‑style nostalgia with adaptive AI companionship.
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CES 2026: Takway unveils Tamagotchi-inspired AI virtual pet Sweekar

4 January 2025
@cnetdotcom It will grow with you and recognize your voice. Did we mention it becomes immortal after Level 51? #tamagotchi #cesunveiled #ces #ces2026 #toys ♬ オリジナル楽曲 【アニメ7月放送開始】 - 【公式】しかのこのこのここしたんたん

Sweekar Meets Saijyoukyuunikawaiino!: When CES Tech Channels Idol‑Level Cuteness

Takway’s unveiling of Sweekar, its Tamagotchi‑inspired AI virtual pet at CES 2026, echoes the same joyful, hyper‑cute energy that made Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu’s “Saijyoukyuunikawaiino!” a global viral hit; both creations tap into a shared cultural appetite for comforting, emotionally expressive companions — whether digital pets that evolve through interaction or idol pop anthems celebrating “maximum cuteness” as a form of emotional uplift. The phrase 最上級にかわい (saijyoukyuunikawaiino) literally means “the cutest thing ever,” reinforcing the song’s playful celebration of ultra‑cuteness.

🎶 📱🐭✨👀🌱🤖🤝💡💞🎮🚀🇯🇵🎏🇨🇳 🔊 最上級にかわい (The cutest thing ever!) | Saijyoukyuunikawaiino! - Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu



Takway surprised attendees at CES 2026 with the launch of Sweekar, a playful AI virtual pet inspired by the classic Tamagotchi.

Designed for emotional interaction rather than productivity, Sweekar blends nostalgia with modern artificial intelligence.

🤖 A Playful Debut at CES 2026

Sweekar stands out as one of the most charming innovations showcased this year, reviving the spirit of 90s virtual pets while adding a layer of adaptive intelligence. Takway positions it not as a productivity tool but as a small emotional presence meant to brighten daily routines.

💞 An AI Companion Focused on Emotion

At its core, Sweekar uses gesture recognition and evolving behavioural patterns to respond to its owner. Instead of relying on screens or complex commands, it communicates through subtle movements, vibrations, and mood‑like reactions that shift over time based on user interaction.

✨ Designed for Feeling, Not Function

Takway’s team emphasized that Sweekar is designed to be “alive in feeling, not function,” focusing on companionship rather than utility. This approach aligns with a growing CES trend: devices that prioritize emotional well‑being and human‑tech bonding over traditional performance metrics.

🐣 A Personality That Grows With You

The company also highlighted Sweekar’s adaptability, noting that each unit develops a slightly different personality depending on how it is treated. This creates a sense of uniqueness and attachment, echoing the original Tamagotchi phenomenon but with far more nuance and depth.

🎉 A Warm Reception From CES Attendees

Early reactions at CES were enthusiastic, with attendees praising Sweekar’s warmth, simplicity, and nostalgic charm. As emotional‑tech devices gain traction globally, Takway’s playful AI pet may become one of the standout consumer hits of 2026.

#CES2026 🚀 #AICompanion 🤖 #VirtualPet 🐾 #KawaiiTech 🐣 #Saijyoukyuunikawaiino 🎀

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The Rise of Emotional Tech
Takway’s Sweekar isn’t just another cute gadget at CES 2026 — it quietly signals a deeper cultural shift in global tech, where Japanese‑inspired kawaii aesthetics and emotional expressiveness are becoming powerful design influences. As emotional‑tech devices gain traction, Sweekar embodies a new wave of products that prioritize comfort, warmth, and companionship over pure functionality. This trend shows how consumers are increasingly drawn to technology that feels alive, gentle, and emotionally supportive, turning cuteness itself into a surprising new frontier for innovation.

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