AI Video Service "Deceased Photos Come Alive" Offered Free from May 16
Tsubasa Koekisha will start offering "Tsubasa AI Photo Movie," an AI video creation service that animates photos of the deceased, for free from May 16, 2026. This service aims to convey deeper memories of the deceased during funerals and memorial services, and is a rare free service of its kind nationwide and the first in Nagano Prefecture.
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Tsubasa Koekisha "Tsubasa AI Photo Movie" Sample Output (6 seconds per image, 3-image version)
Tsubasa Koekisha "Tsubasa AI Photo Movie" Sample Output (6 seconds per image, 3-image version)
Tsubasa Koekisha Co., Ltd. (Head office: 906 Odai, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture; Representative Director: Norifumi Shinohara) will begin offering "Tsubasa AI Photo Movie," an AI video production service aimed at conveying deeper memories of the deceased at funerals and memorial services, starting May 16, 2026. This service will be provided free of charge to bereaved families who have entrusted their funerals to Tsubasa Hall, operated by the company. Based on 3 to about 10 photos, a several-minute memorial video will be created reflecting specified music and desired expressions/actions. This type of free service in the funeral industry is unprecedented nationwide, and it is the first initiative in Nagano Prefecture to formally offer AI-animated photos of the deceased as a funeral service.
Sample Video
Background and Purpose of Provision
In recent years, there has been a growing demand from bereaved families to preserve memories of the deceased not only as "still images" but also as "moving footage." However, professional editing software or requests to external vendors involve costs, effort, and delivery time burdens, and it is not uncommon for these to be difficult to arrange within the limited time of a funeral.
As an operator supporting funerals and memorial services in Nagano Prefecture, Tsubasa Koekisha has continued to create an environment where bereaved families can spend their time mourning the deceased more carefully. "Tsubasa AI Photo Movie," which is now starting, is a service that transforms photos of the deceased into natural, moving footage using AI, and combines them with music chosen by the family to create a single video. The aim is to create scenes where the deceased's smile and the atmosphere of those times can be shared through video during the afterglow of a funeral or memorial service.
Service Overview
Service Name
Tsubasa AI Photo Movie
Start Date
May 16, 2026 (Saturday)
Price
Free (※Limited to bereaved families who have entrusted their funeral to Tsubasa Hall)
Number of Photos Used
Approximately 3 to 10 photos
Music
Any music specified by the bereaved family; a rich selection of copyright-free music is also available (supports uploading original music)
Video Length
Several minutes (adjusted according to the plan and number of photos)
Main Features
Specify desired movements/expressions for each photo in text (prompt), natural screen transitions, BGM fade-in/fade-out
Assumed Usage Scenes
Funerals/memorial services, farewell gatherings, memorial screenings, sharing within the family
Flow of Use (Overview)
Prepare photos: Please prepare approximately 3 to 10 photos of the deceased.
Photos taken with a smartphone can also be used.
Specify music
Please specify the music to be used for the screening, such as the deceased's favorite song or music meaningful to the family.
Enter desired movements/expressions
For each photo, please indicate the desired movements or atmosphere in a short text for the AI. No specialized video terminology is required.
Video generation and delivery
After our staff confirms the content, we will generate the AI video and perform finishing touches, then provide it as a video suitable for memorial screening.
※Detailed application methods, submission deadlines, and screening formats (such as connection methods to venue equipment) will be provided by our staff when you use Tsubasa Hall.
Eligibility for Free Provision and Positioning
The free provision of this service is limited to bereaved families who have entrusted their funerals to Tsubasa Hall. It is an additional service intended to help give form to gratitude and remembrance for the deceased at the turning point of a funeral, with an emphasis on being available without additional burden.
In the funeral industry, this service, which animates photos of the deceased using AI and provides it for free, is unprecedented nationwide. In Nagano Prefecture, it is also the first initiative for a funeral business to incorporate AI video production as a standard memorial service and offer it free of charge to bereaved families.
Representative's Comment
"Photos capture precious moments of the days the deceased lived. However, still images alone often cannot fully convey their expressions, walking style, or laughter from that time. As we have stood by many families in their farewells, we have repeatedly heard requests to preserve memories more warmly and vividly. Tsubasa AI Photo Movie is our challenge to incorporate the latest AI technology into memorial services, free of charge, for all families we assist. We hope to deliver gratitude to the deceased as a memorable video for bereaved families."
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Tsubasa Koekisha "Tsubasa AI Photo Movie" Sample Output (6 seconds per image, 3-image version)
Tsubasa Koekisha Co., Ltd. (Head office: 906 Odai, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture; Representative Director: Norifumi Shinohara) will begin offering "Tsubasa AI Photo Movie," an AI video production service aimed at conveying deeper memories of the deceased at funerals and memorial services, starting May 16, 2026. This service will be provided free of charge to bereaved families who have entrusted their funerals to Tsubasa Hall, operated by the company. Based on 3 to about 10 photos, a several-minute memorial video will be created reflecting specified music and desired expressions/actions. This type of free service in the funeral industry is unprecedented nationwide, and it is the first initiative in Nagano Prefecture to formally offer AI-animated photos of the deceased as a funeral service.
Sample Video
Background and Purpose of Provision
In recent years, there has been a growing demand from bereaved families to preserve memories of the deceased not only as "still images" but also as "moving footage." However, professional editing software or requests to external vendors involve costs, effort, and delivery time burdens, and it is not uncommon for these to be difficult to arrange within the limited time of a funeral.
As an operator supporting funerals and memorial services in Nagano Prefecture, Tsubasa Koekisha has continued to create an environment where bereaved families can spend their time mourning the deceased more carefully. "Tsubasa AI Photo Movie," which is now starting, is a service that transforms photos of the deceased into natural, moving footage using AI, and combines them with music chosen by the family to create a single video. The aim is to create scenes where the deceased's smile and the atmosphere of those times can be shared through video during the afterglow of a funeral or memorial service.
Service Overview
Service Name
Tsubasa AI Photo Movie
Start Date
May 16, 2026 (Saturday)
Price
Free (※Limited to bereaved families who have entrusted their funeral to Tsubasa Hall)
Number of Photos Used
Approximately 3 to 10 photos
Music
Any music specified by the bereaved family; a rich selection of copyright-free music is also available (supports uploading original music)
Video Length
Several minutes (adjusted according to the plan and number of photos)
Main Features
Specify desired movements/expressions for each photo in text (prompt), natural screen transitions, BGM fade-in/fade-out
Assumed Usage Scenes
Funerals/memorial services, farewell gatherings, memorial screenings, sharing within the family
Flow of Use (Overview)
Prepare photos: Please prepare approximately 3 to 10 photos of the deceased.
Photos taken with a smartphone can also be used.
Specify music
Please specify the music to be used for the screening, such as the deceased's favorite song or music meaningful to the family.
Enter desired movements/expressions
For each photo, please indicate the desired movements or atmosphere in a short text for the AI. No specialized video terminology is required.
Video generation and delivery
After our staff confirms the content, we will generate the AI video and perform finishing touches, then provide it as a video suitable for memorial screening.
※Detailed application methods, submission deadlines, and screening formats (such as connection methods to venue equipment) will be provided by our staff when you use Tsubasa Hall.
Eligibility for Free Provision and Positioning
The free provision of this service is limited to bereaved families who have entrusted their funerals to Tsubasa Hall. It is an additional service intended to help give form to gratitude and remembrance for the deceased at the turning point of a funeral, with an emphasis on being available without additional burden.
In the funeral industry, this service, which animates photos of the deceased using AI and provides it for free, is unprecedented nationwide. In Nagano Prefecture, it is also the first initiative for a funeral business to incorporate AI video production as a standard memorial service and offer it free of charge to bereaved families.
Representative's Comment
"Photos capture precious moments of the days the deceased lived. However, still images alone often cannot fully convey their expressions, walking style, or laughter from that time. As we have stood by many families in their farewells, we have repeatedly heard requests to preserve memories more warmly and vividly. Tsubasa AI Photo Movie is our challenge to incorporate the latest AI technology into memorial services, free of charge, for all families we assist. We hope to deliver gratitude to the deceased as a memorable video for bereaved families."
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Tsubasa Koekisha
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