In 2026, big entertainment brands are racing to turn beloved characters into interactive AI companions — chatty digital versions of comic and anime IP that fans can talk to, collect with, and explore beyond the page.
WEBTOON × Genies
WEBTOON Entertainment partnered with Genies to let creators opt into tools that turn characters into interactive 3D avatars — chat, lore unlocks, and collectibles layered onto reading. Early titles include flagship creator comics such as The Greatest Estate Developer and My In-Laws are Obsessed with Me.
Source: WEBTOON / Genies announcement
King Records × Genies
Genies also partnered with King Records (Kodansha) to bring franchise characters — starting with HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- — to life as AI companions, while human creators supervise models and identity.
Source: PR Newswire
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