Lotte's "Pai no Mi" Launches First AI-Powered, Fan-Participatory 64-Day Limited Site "Pai no Mi AI 4-Panel Comic Maker"

Al Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kensuke Furukawa) has jointly developed with Lotte Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & Executive Officer: Hideki Nakajima) the generative AI service "Pai no Mi AI 4-Panel Comic Maker" to commemorate the first anime adaptation of Pai no Mi. The service will be available for a limited 64-day period starting Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (This is the second joint development with Lotte Co., Ltd., following last year's popular Bikkuriman AI Business Card Maker.)

This website utilizes the latest image generation AI models to create an interactive experience where users can automatically generate original 4-panel comics on the spot, featuring themselves alongside characters living in the world of "Pai no Mi," known as "Oshino Mori."

Item
Details

Service Name
Pai no Mi AI 4-Panel Comic Maker

Release Date
June 10, 2026, 12:00 ~ August 13, 2026, 11:59

URL
http://pienomi-ai4koma.com/

Provider
Al Inc.

Planning Cooperation
Lotte Co., Ltd.

Content
Register your photo, name, and "oshi-katsu" role to have AI generate original 4-panel comics featuring you and the forest's resident characters.

Usage Limit
Up to 5 generations per day

Compatible Environment
Major PC and smartphone browsers

*The site may not be accessible depending on the security environment of your network connection. For details, please contact Al Inc.

AI 4-Panel Comic Examples
(Example 1) Collection Role (Example 2) Photo Role

Background of Development

This service was jointly developed with Lotte Co., Ltd. to combine the newly constructed world of "Pai no Mi Oshino Mori" with generative AI technology, allowing each fan to enjoy an "oshi-katsu experience as a character in Pai no Mi Oshino Mori" within a 4-panel comic.

This is not merely a commemoration of the anime release; it represents a challenge to sublimate the world of a long-loved brand into a new experiential value through the power of generative AI technology.

Features of this Service

1. Personalized 4-Panel Comic Generation with Your "Oshi"

Based on the photo and name registered by the user, the AI generates a 4-panel comic featuring the user as the protagonist in just tens of seconds. Anyone can easily create a unique "4-panel comic with you in it."

2. Co-star with 8 Characters from "Oshino Mori"

Choose 1-2 characters from the 8 residents: Pile, Roxy, Sagi-chan, Boss, Arai-san, Kumama, Nemi, and Kitsune-san. This delivers an experience that encapsulates the brand's world.

3. "Role" Design that Embraces Oshi-katsu Culture

Select your type from 8 oshi-katsu styles: "Fukyotantu (Evangelist)", "Pakupakutantu (Eating)", "Paikoretantu (Collection)", "Pidoritantu (Photography)", "64-tantu (64 Layers)", "Sumetantu (Scent)", "Rokkakketantu (Hexagon)", and "Purezentotantu (Offering)". The story and items in the 4-panel comic change depending on the role, allowing for repeated play.

4. Experience Designed for SNS Sharing

The completed 4-panel comic can be downloaded as a final image with logos and copy. It includes a direct posting path to X (formerly Twitter), encouraging natural sharing within fan communities.

Fan-Participation Campaign on X

Campaign Name: Pai no Mi AI 4-Panel Comic Campaign

Prizes: Koala's March, Toppo, Pai no Mi (3 each)

Period:

・First Campaign Period:

June 10 (Wed) 12:00 ~ June 17 (Wed) 23:59

Winners: 64 people

・Second Campaign Period:

July 1 (Wed) 12:00 ~ July 8 (Wed) 23:59

Winners: 64 people

*Entries can be made multiple times during the campaign period.

[How to Participate]

① Follow "@lotte_koalanomi" on X

② Create an AI 4-panel comic on the special site and post it using the share button

Comments from Representatives of Both Companies

Comment from Masaaki Motohara, Manager, Baked Goods Planning Section, Marketing Headquarters, Lotte Co., Ltd.

"Pai no Mi," a long-selling product in its 48th year on the market, has redefined its brand's emotional value through generative AI technology. The "Pai no Mi AI 4-Panel Comic Maker," co-developed with Al Inc., is a tool that realizes the ultimate personalized experience where each fan becomes the protagonist of "Oshino Mori" and co-stars with their favorite character. The design, where the story changes based on the user's "oshi role" selection, deeply aligns with modern "oshi-katsu culture" and will dramatically deepen engagement with fans. This challenge of unlocking the long-loved "picture-book-like world" through technology and weaving stories together with fans should be an IP strategy that evolves Pai no Mi from a mere confectionery into a "lifetime oshi" brand. A special 64-day story inspired by the brand's identity, "64." We believe this project, fusing a traditional brand with cutting-edge generative AI, will be a challenge that continues to captivate new fans. Please find your own "oshi" and enjoy the 64 days.

Comment from Kensuke Furukawa, Representative Director, Al Inc.

"Lotte's 'Pai no Mi,' with its overwhelming name recognition and awareness, has a world deeply connected to many people's memories and senses. Its greatest strength lies in having experience-based touchpoints, such as childhood memories and its unique texture.

This time, we wanted to realize a project where users can immerse themselves in the world of 'Pai no Mi.' We have devised ways for users not just to appreciate the work but to become part of that world themselves. We believe this is an approach that can further enhance the value of 'Pai no Mi' as an IP.

Unlike manga or video works, 'Pai no Mi' is an IP tied to users' unique experiences and memories. That is why we are confident that providing a user-centric experience will yield high effectiveness.

By utilizing new technologies like generative AI for new experiences, we aim to create a relationship where users grow to love the product or work even more deeply."

What is the Pai no Mi Oshino Mori Project?

This project is a major reform of the long-selling "Pai no Mi," beloved since its launch in 1979, launching the first-ever "Pai no Mi Oshino Mori Project" depicting an "oshi." To further evolve the world that has been familiar on packages and in picture books, the project has teamed up with Shin-Ei Animation Co., Ltd. (Nishitokyo City, Tokyo; Representative Director, President Michihiko Umezawa) and assigned a super-luxurious lineup of creators leading the anime world. The curtain rises on "Oshino Mori," a story overflowing with too-precious love for Pai no Mi, themed around modern "oshi-katsu" culture. The first phase of the project began releasing 64 episodes of 4-panel comics featuring characters full of love for Pai no Mi over 32 weeks. The second phase will begin streaming the first anime adaptation on Thursday, June 4, on the official "Kuchibito Koibito Lotte" channel! Please pay attention to the uniquely quirky characters and find your own "oshi" to enjoy.

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