VEXZ's "Marinasu," "LiLYPSE," "Kiraboshi Penta," and others begin utilizing KADOKAWA's "CSP"

VEXZ Inc. (Representative Director and President: Keisuke Hara, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter: VEXZ) announces that artists belonging to VEXZ's VTuber production "AceeeZ," including "Marinasu" and "LiLYPSE," and support artist "Kiraboshi Penta," have begun utilizing KADOKAWA's YouTube MCN "CSP (Creator Support Program)." By using CSP, various copyrighted works such as games, anime, and karaoke sound sources can be secondarily used, enabling VEXZ and AceeeZ artists to engage in a wider range of creative activities. Furthermore, the start of discussions for a joint support program specialized for VTubers was also announced at the experiential exhibition "VTUBER EXPO 2026" held at Belle Salle Akihabara. ■ Building a New Support Program Specialized for VTubers VEXZ and KADOKAWA, which operates the YouTube MCN "CSP (Creator Support Program)," have begun a joint project to plan a support program specialized for VTubers. What is KADOKAWA's YouTube MCN "CSP"? It is a service that utilizes the MCN (*1) function provided by YouTube and KADOKAWA's independently developed secondary use management and revenue distribution system, allowing creators and rights holders to gain new revenue and PR opportunities (service started in March 2022). In this initiative, based on the functions of "CSP," VEXZ's 8 years of accumulated operational know-how, VTuber-specific production capabilities, and event development capabilities will be combined to build a support program that strengthens VTubers' activities. This project will begin with VEXZ's produced production "AceeeZ" joining and utilizing "CSP." Led by "Marinasu," with 8 years of activity history, and "Kiraboshi Penta," the virtual form of Ashita Penta, who has strong ties with Niconico Douga, will also join to concretize the initiative. We will proceed with planning and development to deliver wonderful services to all VTubers. ■ What is "VEXZ"? VEXZ Inc. is a company that aims to maximize the virtual entertainment business by leveraging 8 years of VTuber operation experience and 6 years of entertainment production expertise, handling virtual content from planning to production and operation. Through producing dance & vocal units "Marinasu" and "LiLYPSE," organizing and producing large-scale VTuber music festivals "Life Like a Live!" (aka "Erusuri") and "Virtual Music Award" (aka "V-Award"), and serving as an executive committee member for the experiential exhibition "VTUBER EXPO 2026," VEXZ promotes the expansion of VTuber culture. ■ What is "AceeeZ"? "AceeeZ" is a new VTuber production produced by VEXZ, with the tagline "Everyone is an ace." Based on the concept of , it is a production that expands its worldview virtually while centering on music artist activities. VEXZ's know-how and production capabilities maximize the artists' appeal. Affiliated Artists : Marinasu, LiLYPSE, Aides, Gensou Shoujo Love Panic!, Plutoid, Super Absolute Deathko. : Buigoma, Kiraboshi Penta, VJ KOO, others. ■ What is "CSP (Creator Support Program)"? "CSP" is a service that utilizes the MCN (*1) function provided by YouTube and KADOKAWA's independently developed secondary use management and revenue distribution system, allowing creators and rights holders to gain new revenue and PR opportunities (service started in March 2022). Under the corporate mission of "Connecting global talent and emotions, becoming a creative platformer," KADOKAWA Group aims to create a "chain of creation" worldwide by expanding CSP and licensing secondary use of its own anime (partially) and creator content, etc., copyrighted works (IP). Currently, a wide range of YouTube channels, including domestic and international creators such as VTubers and streamers, as well as official anime channels and clip channels, are using CSP, with over 780 channels and a cumulative total of over 68 million subscribers (*2). (*1) MCN refers to partnering with multiple YouTube channels to view.