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Metanomaly Invests 100M Yen in Megli for AI Entertainment Innovation

Metanomaly, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, is making waves in the entertainment industry by investing 100 million yen in megli, an AI-centric entertainment company headquartered in Chuo, Tokyo. This funding comes through a third-party allocation of shares during a seed round in collaboration with Asu Capital Partners, jig.jp, and Brave Group.

The momentum behind this investment reflects the rapidly expanding role of generative AI in entertainment production. While many existing applications focus primarily on streamlining traditional processes such as drawing, finishing, and translation, megli aims to completely redefine the landscape. They are not just reducing human tasks with AI; instead, they are provoking a fundamental question: What entire new forms of entertainment can AI create?

Megli's ventures include producing AI-generated singers, music, music videos, animations, games, and even interactive fan communications. They focus on creating wholly AI-generated works, demonstrating a pioneering approach to entertainment that promises to captivate audiences. This aligns closely with Metanomaly’s vision encapsulated in their slogan: “Imagination, made real.”

The CEO of megli, Hiroyuki Akiyama, brings valuable experience and insights from his journey within the entertainment domain. Akiyama’s dedication to crafting beloved IPs and engaging works through AI technology earned Metanomaly's trust, leading to this strategic investment. The aim is to support megli as they endeavor to introduce new forms of entertainment originating from Japan to a global audience, while fostering deeper connections with the anime industry and creative communities.

Overview of Funding

• - Funding Type: Seed Round
• - Total Funding Amount: 100 million yen
• - Funding Method: Third-party allocation of shares
• - Implementation Period: July 2026
• - Investment Partners: Asu Capital Partners, PixAI (Metanomaly), jig.jp, Brave Group

About megli

Megli operates under its proprietary IP brand, “megli-ai,” which emphasizes the fusion of AI and human creativity, allowing unique expressions and character creations that would be hard to achieve otherwise. Their debut project involves the AI singer “coyane,” where everything from character design, lyrics, composition, vocals, to a music video has been fully developed using artificial intelligence. The debut track “harugare” is set to launch in April 2026, and their presence is already established on platforms like YouTube and X.

PixAI: A Creative Platform

PixAI is a pioneering AI creation platform with the mission to make the joys and possibilities of creativity accessible to those who feel they lack special talents. Since its launch in October 2022, PixAI has attracted over 15 million creators globally, particularly gaining traction in regions rich in creative culture such as North America, South Korea, and Taiwan. It ranks highly in its category on the Japanese App Store, ensuring a strong foothold in the AI creation arena.

As part of its ongoing efforts to back creative activities, PixAI launched PixAI Studio in July 2026, an integrated AI creation tool that allows creators to generate and edit images and videos all on one canvas. Additionally, it features an interactive AI creation agent named “Mio.2,” enabling users to visualize their ideas through chat interactions, even helping them brainstorm and refine concepts seamlessly, which enhances the creative process.

Moreover, PixAI’s latest animation generation model, “Tsubaki.2,” is available to creators, providing outstanding character expression and understanding of prompts. This versatility and understanding are well-received among creators, emphasizing PixAI's commitment to respecting the rights and expressions of each artwork.

As the collaboration between Metanomaly and megli unfolds, it promises to bring forth a new vision for entertainment that harnesses the power of AI. By bridging traditional content creation and innovative AI methods, both companies are poised to chart a transformative path in the entertainment industry, engaging audiences unlike ever before.