Paradigm AI, operator of the 2.9-dimensional idol agency "PLAY TUNE," raises funds from NTT DOCOMO VENTURES
Paradigm AI has secured funding from NTT DOCOMO VENTURES to accelerate the growth of its "2.9-dimensional idol" business, PLAY TUNE. The company plans to leverage this partnership to develop new content, collaborate on IP projects, and integrate with NTT Group's arena business. Concurrently, the agency's idol unit PRYME is releasing a new music video for "Moon Disco" on March 27, 2026.
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Paradigm AI, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Taiyo Yoshida; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has received an investment from a fund managed by NTT DOCOMO VENTURES, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO/CCO: Yuko Sasahara).
"PLAY TUNE," operated by the Company, is an idol agency that produces "2.9-dimensional idols*." A 2.9-dimensional idol is an entirely new form of performer who carries out idol activities in their ideal form using the Company's proprietary AI technology.
"PLAY TUNE" currently features three members of the unit "PRYME" and two trainees. Since their debut, PRYME has steadily gained fans through music releases and live streaming, with their total YouTube subscriber count exceeding 130,000 as of March 2026. We will continue to discover new idol candidates through auditions and other means to launch new 2.9-dimensional idol groups.
Through this funding, the Company will advance initiatives such as content development and distribution with the NTT Group and NTT DOCOMO Group, joint development of IP, and collaboration with the group's arena business, creating new experiential value for 2.9-dimensional idol content.
◼︎Announcement of PRYME's New Song "Moon Disco" MV Release
The three-member unit "PRYME," affiliated with "PLAY TUNE," will release the music video for their new song "Moon Disco" on Friday, March 27, 2026.
For this song, the unit takes on a new retro worldview, incorporating primary-colored dresses inspired by the American style of the 1950s and a boogie sound. The theme depicts them enjoying "the now" in their own unique way as idols, without being swayed by trends or outside opinions.
The music video was filmed in Makuhari Bay Town, marking PRYME's first outdoor location shoot. It expresses the lightness and playfulness of the song within an open and spacious location.
This is a work that lets you feel a different, new charm of PRYME compared to their previous releases. Please be sure to watch it.
Release Date: Friday, March 27, 2026, at 19:00
For details, please check the PLAY TUNE Official Website (https://playtune.jp).
◼︎About Paradigm AI, Inc.
| Company Name | Paradigm AI, Inc. |
| Address | 3-1-5-309 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Taiyo Yoshida, Representative Director & CEO |
| Business Description | Operation of the 2.9-dimensional idol agency "PLAY TUNE" |
| URL | https://paradigmai.co.jp |
*"2.9-dimensional idol" is a registered trademark of Paradigm AI, Inc.