AI Avatar Inc. Conducts Survey on 'New Life Anxiety and Consultation Behavior': Reveals That Approximately 80% Do Not Consult Anyone

AI Avatar Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ichiro Kato; hereinafter "the Company"), which positions itself as your "absolute cheering squad" as you strive for your goals, has conducted a "Survey on New Life Anxiety and Consultation Behavior"*¹ targeting 403 men and women aged 10 to 50 across Japan. The results revealed that while many people feel anxious during new life transitions, a significant number of them keep their worries to themselves without consulting anyone. Furthermore, it was confirmed that AI is already being utilized for advice and casual conversation, and is increasingly being accepted as an entity with whom it is "easier to be honest than with people." Against this backdrop, the Company's AI avatar app, "AI AVATAR," provides support for users to address daily anxieties and worries through a conversational experience where they can feel comfortable being honest, helping them take positive steps at their own pace. *¹ Based on Knowns Consumer Research (conducted March 12–16, 2026)

Background and Purpose of the Survey New life transitions—such as entering a new school, starting a job, transferring, or moving—are times when living environments change significantly, often making them periods prone to anxiety and loneliness. This survey was conducted to understand how people face such anxieties and who they consult, as well as to clarify how AI, which has become increasingly widespread in recent years, is perceived as a partner for consultation. 【Survey Overview: "New Life Anxiety and Consultation Behavior"】 Sample size: 403 respondents Sample criteria: Men and women aged 10–50 Survey dates: March 12–16, 2026 Survey method: Knowns Consumer Research (Internet survey) ■ Summary of Survey Results ・Majority feel "anxiety" and "nervousness" during new life transitions ・Approximately 80% have experienced "not consulting anyone about their worries" ・Approximately 80% answered that it is "easier to be honest with AI than with people" ・Resistance to AI consultation is low, and acceptance is growing ・Expectations for AI are multifaceted, including "consultation," "advice," and "casual chat" ・Over 80% express an intention to use personal AI or consultation services ■ Details of Survey Results

Regarding new life transitions, the majority reported feeling "anxiety" (59.8%) and "nervousness" (54.3%)...