Which types of companies is illuminAI best suited for?

Ideal for SMEs with marketing teams and businesses managing social media, enabling non-designers to create high-quality content easily.

Has usability improved after the update?

Yes. Features like light/dark mode and activity logs ensure a comfortable experience even during extended use.

How does illuminAI differ from overseas AI tools?

It offers Japanese language support, yen billing, and business-focused features, making adoption easier than foreign alternatives.

AI Creative Platform 'illuminAI' Launches Major Update with Multiple New Generative AI Models for Enhanced Expressiveness

Published Jun 15, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 1:38 AM ・ 10 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Beyond Inc. has launched a major update to its AI creative platform 'illuminAI,' featuring a full UI redesign and the integration of numerous cutting-edge generative AI models. New features such as background transparency, activity logs, and business-oriented tools enhance usability for non-designers and improve creative quality.

Beyond Inc. (headquartered in Osaka), a provider of managed cloud server services and system development, has implemented a major update to its image and video generation AI platform 'illuminAI (IlluminAI).' The update includes a complete UI overhaul and significant expansion of the latest generative AI models.

Background of the Update

With the rapid advancement of generative AI technology, the use of AI in creative production is expanding rapidly. At the same time, user demands for content creation vary widely—ranging from quality-focused and speed-focused outputs to background transparency and high-resolution generation—making it difficult to achieve desired results with limited AI models.

To address these challenges, illuminAI has re-evaluated its entire system. Focusing on optimizing the creative workflow, the platform continues to improve usability and management functions while adding the latest AI models to enhance expressive capabilities, enabling users to create intuitively.

Overview of the Update

- Addition of light/dark background color toggle functionality

- Improved usage history screens related to dashboard and account

- Introduction of activity log features showing generation date, number of images, models used, and results

- Addition of image background transparency and background color specification

- Introduction of the 'Discover' feature to view creations by other users

- Significant expansion of image and video generation models

Key Update Features

1. Integration of Multiple Latest Image and Video Generation Models

To further expand creative possibilities, illuminAI has significantly expanded its range of generative AI models. Users can now select from various models based on the desired style of the generated image or video.

Newly Added Models

Image Generation Models

· GPT Images 2.0

· GPT Images 1.5

· Seedream 5.0

· NanoBanana 2

Video Generation Models

· Seedance 2.0

· Seedance 2.0 Fast

· HappyHorse 1.0

· Wan2.7-Video

2. Light/Dark Background Color Toggle

The light/dark theme toggle allows users to freely switch based on preference or working environment, providing a comfortable experience even during extended creative sessions.

3. Activity Log Functionality

Generation date, number of images generated, and models used are displayed alongside results, enabling users to instantly track credit usage. The ability to view logs in a list format streamlines monitoring and management of usage.

Message from the Development Team

illuminAI will continue integrating the latest generative AI models and enhancing output quality, while leveraging the strengths of a Japan-based service to optimize features for Japanese business practices and user needs.

In the future, the team plans to develop foundational features for enterprise adoption, such as team-wide credit sharing, and registration of brand colors and official character data.

As an AI platform offering image and video generation, illuminAI aims to bridge technology and human creativity by enabling instant creation of professional-quality content, contributing to a society where everyone can expand their creative potential.

About illuminAI

illuminAI (IlluminAI) is a Japan-operated creative platform that enables high-quality image and video generation and editing.

The service allows non-designers to quickly produce in-house content such as social media assets, ad banners, and presentation visuals, contributing to cost reduction and efficiency in business operations. With support for Japanese yen payments and full Japanese-language customer support, the platform offers a practical, business-ready design.

illuminAI offers a 'Free Plan' allowing up to 20 credits per month, enabling anyone to try core features for free through image and video generation.

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Company Overview

Beyond Inc. was established in April 2007 as a managed service provider (MSP). The company provides server setup and 24/7/365 monitoring on multi-cloud environments including AWS and Google Cloud, in addition to web system development and in-house service development and operations.

Company Name

Beyond Inc.

Headquarters

3F, NanKai SK Namba Building, 1-10-4 Namba-Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Established

April 2007

Representative

CEO Masahiro Haraoka

Capital

9,000,000 JPY

Employees

Business Activities

Cloud Server Services

Cloud server design, construction, migration, operation, and maintenance (including AWS and others)

System Development Services

Web system development, server-side development

In-house Service Development

Cloud reservation system EDISONE (Edison) – planning, development, operation

Website monitoring service Appmill (Apumill) – planning, development, operation

WordPress cloud server WebSpeed – planning, development, operation

AI image and video generation platform illuminAI (IlluminAI) – planning, development, operation

Website

https://beyondjapan.com

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: New Product
Products / services: illuminAI / EDISONE