Yagoo
We are developing in the area of two-dimensional entertainment centered on VTuber, but this culture is unique to Japan. I would like to be the first to deliver new experiences born from that to the world. It is with this thought in mind that I proceed with my business. The existence of VTubers has finally penetrated in Japan, so we are focusing on overseas expansion in earnest.
Fukuda
VTubers have many elements similar to Japanese subculture, and I believe that they will definitely be accepted by people overseas. We would like to popularize VTuber as a new face of Japanese culture by combining the good points of content that has a strong presence in the world, such as manga, anime, and games.
Live events are something where talents and fans intersect.
Yagoo
COVER's medium-term plan is to bring live events online. We aim to create an interactive experience for both talents and fans in one virtual space, not just for fans to watch as in the past. Currently, "Holo Live" is a distribution tool for talents, but in the future we would like to develop it as a platform where both parties can communicate.
Fukuda
We believe that it is important to expand the experience itself while pursuing excellent content like manga and anime. For example, VTubers are uniquely attracted to being able to share time interactively, such as having a lively show with a celebrity or exchanging comments, so we would like to take the lead in creating a system for that. This will make it easier for indie creators to participate, and it should also accelerate collaboration with companies. I would like to evolve this culture based on co-creation like that.
In the 3D era,
Aim for platforms.
Fukuda
The keyword "metaverse" is being used a lot these days, and various companies are taking on the challenge of realizing it from various angles. While rooted in the field of entertainment, we plan to commit to both the content itself and the creation of a system for producing and distributing it. Starting with virtual live events, we will become a platform that enables new experiences one after another. I would like to grow with such an image.
Yagoo
As technology progresses, the future will surely come when people enjoy content in virtual spaces. For example, 10 years from now, we will live in a world where each person has a virtual personality and can be connected based on common hobbies. As a driving force for such a future, I would like to create an entertainment platform with my own hands that transcends borders and generations.
Thoughts?
