KLab's VTuber Production Studio "Yumekairo Production" Selected for METI's "IP360" Program

KLab Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsuya Sanada; hereinafter "KLab") announces that its VTuber agency "Yumekairo Production" has been selected for the "Development Platform Construction Support" category of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's (METI) content industry growth investment support program, "IP360".

Under this initiative, KLab will build a technological foundation to support the creation, streaming, and operation of AI VTubers. By advancing technologies such as dialogue control, voice synthesis, and 3D live production, the project aims to establish a platform capable of continuously producing high-quality content.

IP360 Selected Developers Public Website: https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/mono_info_service/contents/2026/saitaku/list.html

About "IP360"

"IP360" is a content industry growth investment support program launched by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), aimed at promoting the creation, development, and global expansion of Japanese intellectual properties (IPs). The program offers multiple support categories.

Among these, the "Development Platform Construction Support" category supports the creation of technological infrastructure that improves the efficiency and quality of content production and operations, aiming to enhance productivity in production environments and strengthen international competitiveness.

https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/mono_info_service/contents/menu_contents.html

Future of Yumekairo Production

Yumekairo Production will advance the development of a technological foundation to support AI VTuber creation, streaming, and operations. The studio will enhance technologies such as consistent character dialogue control, low-latency audio, 3D live production, and multi-person conversation systems to create more engaging content.

Additionally, the development platform built through this project is intended for potential future external distribution. By making it available to VTuber production companies and creators, Yumekairo Production aims to contribute to the broader growth of the AI entertainment industry.

Comment from Yumekairo Production Producer, Yuharu Kannonuma:

"We are deeply honored to have been selected for METI's 'IP360' program. AI technology is now fundamentally transforming the landscape of entertainment. Our goal is not merely to develop technically advanced AI, but to create next-generation Japanese AI IPs that are loved by fans worldwide and capable of genuine emotional connection. The development platform we are building will eventually be opened widely to creators, evolving into an AI entertainment ecosystem that strengthens Japan's global competitiveness in the content industry. We sincerely hope you will look forward to Yumekairo Production's upcoming challenges."

About Yumekairo Production

Yumekairo Production is a VTuber production studio operated by KLab Inc., home to the AI VTuber "Yume Minana." The studio produces live streams, 3D live concerts, video, and music content featuring its talents, including Yume Minana, and is actively engaged in creating and nurturing new IPs using AI technology.

Official Website: https://yumekairo.ai-ent.klab.com/

Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/yumekairo_ent/

Yumekairo Official Store: https://yumekairo.booth.pm/

Call for AI Creators

KLab operates a registration program for AI creators called "KLab AI GUILD," which supports creators producing content such as films, videos, music, anime, characters, and music videos using AI technology. Registered creators are offered production projects tailored to their expertise and interests.

KLab is actively recruiting creators who wish to collaborate with professionals in various AI-driven content creation fields, including those involved with Yumekairo Production.

KLab AI GUILD Official Website: https://guild.ai-creative.klab.com