AI Charmy Brand Launches With Ken Matsudaira Talking Plushie
The AI Charmy brand shifts the fan-merch model from a static collectible to a subscription-based conversational companion using a real person's recorded voice.
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Rec Co. announced the AI Charmy brand on June 17, a line of talking AI plushies that converse with official IPs. The first release is a Matsuken (Ken Matsudaira) plushie, scheduled for December 2026. The plushie uses recordings of Matsudaira's real voice, can read diary entries, and increases an intimacy level through repeated conversations. Pricing combines the plushie, a monthly subscription, and additional content.
Rec Co. announced the AI Charmy brand on June 17, a new business offering talking AI plushies that converse with official IPs under the concept "Live with your oshi." The first installment is a Matsuken (Ken Matsudaira) plushie, scheduled for release in December 2026. The plushie reproduces Matsudaira's real voice from recordings and can read diary entries aloud. As users converse more, an intimacy level rises, unlocking more interactions. Pricing combines the plushie body, a monthly subscription for AI conversations, and additional content. The brand plans to develop more characters on a common platform, with future multilingual support and overseas expansion in view.
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