Media Fusion Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Atsushi Sakakibara) will release "β2," the final beta version of its Japanese learning service using anime, "TalkFun Japan," on July 1, 2026. β2 is the last beta version that allows users to experience key features planned for the official version free of charge in advance. Following the official release scheduled for the end of August 2026, it will be offered as a paid service. Furthermore, those who register during the β2 period will receive a 50% discount on the usage fee for two months after the official version is released. Learning history from the beta period is planned to be carried over to the official version. ▶ Inquiries here ● Why is practical Japanese language learning in demand now? In recent years, Japan has been expanding its acceptance of foreign workers, and the importance of Japanese language education is higher than ever for companies and educational institutions. On the other hand, Japanese companies point out the challenge that "even with N3 certification in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, employees cannot fully utilize practical Japanese in the workplace." The background to this is that many Japanese learning services focus on acquiring vocabulary and grammar, and there is insufficient environment to continuously learn Japanese that can be practically used in the workplace and daily life. TalkFun Japan addresses this issue by providing a new learning experience that enables users to acquire "Japanese that is fun to continue learning and can be used in practice" through story-based learning utilizing anime. ● Evolving into a "Sustainable Learning Experience" based on learnings from β1 In the β1 version released in April 2026, over 100 people cooperated with test usage. We are deeply grateful. Regarding the anime materials and subtitle function, we received feedback such as: "Learning is fun" "Easy to understand the flow of conversation" "Less ap