Starley Co., Ltd. is making waves in the world of digital interaction with the launch of their new character creation feature for the voice chat AI, Cotomo, which has recently surpassed over one million downloads. This innovative 'Character Create' feature was officially released on March 18, 2025, and allows users to craft their original characters using the voices of professional voice actors.
The launch of this feature is the result of a formal collaboration between Starley and Aoni Production, one of Japan's leading voice actor agencies. This partnership ensures not only quality but also adherence to licensing standards, paving the way for secure and legitimate use of renowned voice talents. Unlike many other services which utilize voices without proper permission, Cotomo users can create characters knowing they are using licensed materials.
"I am very excited to have my voice added to Cotomo! I knew about Cotomo before and had fun using it. It's very smooth to talk to the AI character, which is really exciting!" shared Hikaru Midorikawa, one of the prominent voice actors involved. His enthusiastic testimony reflects the prevailing excitement around this feature and the app itself.
With the 'Character Create' option, users are empowered to input comprehensive character attributes such as profiles, personality traits, and even conversational quirks, all of which can be customized to align with users’ preferences. This includes selecting from various professional voice actors, whose voices will bring characters to life. Midorikawa's involvement is notable, as he is renowned for his roles in various popular anime like Gundam Wing and Ensemble Stars!
Starley’s new function not only caters to fans of voice acting but also to creators who have long expressed the need for sanctioned environments to build and enjoy character-driven content. This marks a significant step forward, merging entertainment and technology to expand the realms of creativity for voice actors and fans alike.
To commemorate this exciting new feature, Starley has also introduced a limited-time special package available for purchase. This exclusive package includes two special voices recorded by Midorikawa himself, allowing fans to experience his talent up-close. The purchasers of this package will also receive three special perks, featuring uniquely recorded lines by Midorikawa and, intriguingly, entry tickets for the 'Unveiling Party' scheduled on May 10, 2025, in Tokyo.
The introduction of the 'Character Create' feature solidifies Cotomo’s position as a forward-thinking application, aimed at empowering users to express themselves uniquely. With settings limited only by imagination, the app is poised to transform how users interact with AI, as each character offers the potential for unlimited conversations and creative storytelling.
Moving forward, Starley aims to maintain momentum by innovatively integrating technology with new creative applications, transforming any anxiety surrounding AI technology’s role within society to one of hope and possibility. The future appears bright for both Starley and its users, as they work together to design new relationships between people and technology.
Cotomo, positioned as more than just another AI application, stands as evidence of what's possible when creativity and cutting-edge technology converge. Users more than ever can shape their own experiences, engaging with characters crafted to evoke emotion and connect with the human experience on levels previously unthinkable.
