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Influencer Haruki Kai Partners with AI AVATAR Inc.Strengthening Business Development in Collaboration with CEO Tsuyoshi Tomioka

28 Mar 2026

AI AVATAR Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with Influencer Haruki Kai
Accelerating Brand Awareness with His 3 Million Followers
~ Promoting New Business Expansion Under the Vision: “From Being No One to Becoming Someone with AI” ~

AI AVATAR Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ichiro Kato), a company dedicated to being an “absolute support system” for those who strive, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with influencer Haruki Kai, who has a combined social media following of approximately 3 million.

Through this partnership, and with a view toward the transition from the SNS era to the “AI era,” we will leverage Mr. Kai’s influence and communication power to further accelerate brand awareness and market penetration of the AI Avatar business.

■ Profile: Haruki Kai

Born in Okayama, Japan, Haruki Kai is an entrepreneur and influencer. After enrolling in the Faculty of Business Administration at Kobe University, he left to pursue entrepreneurship. He actively shares content across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, with a total following exceeding 3 million.

Driven by his belief that “effort can change your life,” he continues to inspire and support people in taking on new challenges.

■ Profile: Tsuyoshi Tomioka

CEO of AI AVATAR Inc. and former professional rugby player. After playing for Aoyama Gakuin University’s rugby team, he joined Kobe Steel and contributed to the team’s seven consecutive championships. After retiring from sports, he transitioned into business and now leads the AI Avatar initiative.

Drawing from his experience of overcoming adversity and achieving results, he promotes the vision of “AI that supports human effort.”

■ Background and Purpose of the Partnership

While the spread of social media has expanded individual influence, advancements in AI are ushering in an era where “anyone can create and share value.”

Recognizing this shift, AI AVATAR has been developing services that maximize individual potential through AI avatars.

By welcoming Haruki Kai—who holds strong influence in the SNS era—we aim to accelerate the creation of “stars in the AI era.”

■ Partnership Details

In the AI Avatar business, Haruki Kai will primarily contribute in the following areas:

Expanding awareness of the AI Avatar business

Strengthening information dissemination through social media

Market development from an influencer perspective

■ Strategy and Potential of the AI Avatar Business

Haruki Kai has expressed that the AI market holds the potential for “those who were once no one to become someone,” recognizing AI as a powerful tool for expanding individual potential.

Previously, content creation such as writing and video production required specialized skills. Today, however, AI enables anyone to create and share content.

In this evolving landscape, AI avatars are expected to serve as a new form of communication.

■ New Communication Enabled by AI Avatars

AI avatars are gaining attention not just as content generation tools, but as entities that expand personal expression and communication.

For example, AI-powered image and video generation allows users to instantly visualize their ideal self or concept, significantly lowering the barrier to self-expression.

Additionally, AI avatars can engage in daily conversations, offering a new experience by understanding and supporting users’ actions and emotions.

■ Future Outlook

As an initial goal, Haruki Kai aims to expand awareness of the AI Avatar business by strengthening content distribution across platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

Together with Mr. Kai, we will continue to create new value through AI avatars and strive to realize a society where AI unlocks human potential.

■ Collaboration Videos (YouTube)

You can watch collaboration videos featuring Haruki Kai and CEO Tsuyoshi Tomioka below. They discuss their vision for the business and the potential of AI avatars.

[Tsuyoshi Tomioka] “My Dad Became a CEO”
https://youtu.be/Z1cd9SYpCvI?si=U0olIQ61qGw5rcMY

Haruki Kai – KAITUBE
https://youtu.be/6cLlY4G9zpg?si=W6W9sXiyt-y0D9kN

■ About AI AVATAR Inc.

AI AVATAR GROUP is a global company with operations in seven countries, including Japan and across Asia. The company focuses on developing and providing “AI AVATAR,” a conversational AI application that understands emotions, utilizing multimodal technologies such as text, voice, and facial expressions.

Since launching its AI avatar business in Japan in 2022, the company has expanded into fields such as healthcare and education, while also promoting collaborations with other organizations.

Guided by the vision of being an “absolute support system,” AI AVATAR continues to develop AI that supports human actions and challenges.

■ Company Information

Company Name: AI AVATAR Inc.
CEO: Ichiro Kato
Website: https://jp.aiavatar.fun/
Address: Pacific Century Place Marunouchi 20F,
1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Business: Development, operation, and sales of AI-powered consumer products

■ Official Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aiavatarjapan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiavatar_japan/
X: https://x.com/aiavatar_japan