Licca-chan, full name Licca Kayama, is a very popular dress-up doll series introduced in Japan on 1967-07-04 by Takara, enjoying the same kind of popularity in Japan as the Barbie series does in the United States. The Licca-chan dolls tend toward a more Japanese body as far as height and features. Takara had sold over 48 million Licca-chan dolls as of 2002, and over 53 million as of 2007. Licca-chan was created by former shojo manga artist, Miyako Maki, who is also the wife of Leiji Matsumoto.
Takara has provided an extensive background story for the Licca-chan doll, including an age, where she attends school, names and occupations for her parents, and her favorite books (Anne of Green Gables and A Little Princess). Licca-chan also likes Doraemon.
In 2001, a pregnant adult version of Licca-chan was introduced which included a postcard the purchaser could send to Takara for a baby doll. The baby came with a key which allowed the doll to be returned to its standard proportions. The release of the doll happened to coincide with the birth of Aiko, the daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan, a factor which helped boost the sales of the new doll. Since then, other versions of Licca-chan have been introduced, including a new "Departure Licca", released just ahead of the 40th anniversary in 2007.
A Licca-chan video game was released for the Nintendo DS in Japan on November 29th, 2007. This game was later released in the U.S. on October 14th, 2008 as Lovely Lisa.
Watashi no Licca Chan is the first video game based on the popular doll, that was only released for the Playstation One console in the year 2002.
The gameplay is a collection of different mini games in which the player controls Licca and other members of his family doing different games and activities (take care of the dog, preparing the meal, etc.)
Manufacturer's description:
[Everyone knows] Rika Iku Satoshi fun and educational software with fun. Such as food and clean up, you can battle at home, "help" as a play to enjoy nature. In addition, all games with a tutorial, easy to play even a small child in accordance with voice guidance. Licca-chan with a variety of "play your cum, " Enjoy.
Features:
- Third & first person perspectives.
- 3D & 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Licca Chan theme.
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