mikai Co., Ltd., which operates the VTuber business “Re:AcT
mikai Co., Ltd. Press release: November 26, 2024 mikai Co., Ltd., which operates the VTuber business “Re:AcT”, aims for new growth with 17LIVE Group ～A company that accelerates growth both domestically and internationally and captivates the world with the power of entertainment～ mikai Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Takahiro Uemura, hereinafter “mikai”) is an SGX-listed company that operates the live distribution platform “17LIVE (Ichinana)”, 17LIVE Group Limited (hereinafter “17LIVE Company”) We would like to inform you that we have joined the group through M&A.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/26181/44/26181-44-00d388fae253595ee3509b48e492afaa-695×285.png mikai’s history so far mikai is a startup company founded in August 2016 with a focus on VR game development. The VR game we developed was highly acclaimed, and in August 2017, we were selected for the “Tokyo XR Startups” support program and at the same time, we raised our first funds. After that, we started the VTuber business “Re:AcT” in July 2018, and have expanded the business with support from many investors such as gumi ventures and W fund. Currently, mikai has a mission of “Showing Japan’s content power to the world!”, and is currently running the VTuber business “Re:AcT,” which specializes in the music and idol fields, and “Re:AcT Gaming,” which specializes in the e-sports game field. We are mainly engaged in two businesses. Current status of business and future prospects The VTuber business “Re:AcT” has grown to a total of 1.2 million YouTube channel subscribers. Furthermore, on November 30, 2024, we will launch “Re:AcT KR”, our first overseas expansion, and are moving forward with a strategy to gain fans in the global market in addition to domestic fans. 17LIVE operates live streaming businesses around the world, and through this group participation, we will further accelerate mikai’s business growth both in Japan and overseas. About after joining the group Even after joining the group, we will proceed with management integration and operate the VTuber business as an independent company based on YouTube and Twitch. We will continue to deliver more attractive and diverse entertainment content to our domestic fans than ever before. Furthermore, with the aim of further business growth, we will debut new talents, expand into overseas markets, and expand our fan base globally.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/26181/44/26181-44-4d8af59985dc7d5d1fb2355029848739-1593×897.jpg Talent belonging to mikai Comments from representatives of both companies mikai Co., Ltd. Representative Director Takahiro Uemura “I am very honored to be joining the 17LIVE Group.I am confident that VTuber will grow into a content industry that Japan can be proud of around the world, following games and anime, and its potential will spread not only within Japan but all over the world. We believe that we are pursuing further growth opportunities both domestically and overseas. We believe that joining the 17LIVE Group, which is expanding its business globally, is the best option.Although we are still in the middle of our journey, we will work with our reliable colleagues, including CEO Jean, to create the world we envision. We will continue to do our best to make this a reality.” Director and CEO of 17LIVE Group Limited, Representative Director of 17LIVE Co., Ltd. Zhang Honghui “We are very happy to welcome mikai to the 17LIVE Group.This project is based on our 17LIVE FORWARD Based on STRATEGY, it will be a major milestone that will accelerate 17LIVE’s V Liver business and take it to the next stage.In addition, this collaboration will transform 17LIVE from a live distribution platform operating company to a live distribution platform that owns IP. tiger I am confident that Mr. Uemura, who has led mikai from its establishment to the current success of the virtual IP business, will be a great source of motivation for the company’s transformation. I’m really looking forward to moving forward with the project.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/26181/44/26181-44-5ea0200bf72a6b5ba83f3aefd7c8da6c-3900×2600.jpg From left: Zhang Honghui (CEO of 17LIVE), Takahiro Uemura (CEO of mikai) Job types currently recruiting We are currently actively recruiting for the following positions. We look forward to receiving your application. ・Designer https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1310039 ・Music director https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1313153 ・Content Director https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1256656 ・Art director https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1310038 ・Sales
https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1296564 ・Producer
https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1309545 ・Talent manager
https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1309908 ・Unity Engineer
https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1271828 ・Human Resources
https://www.wantedly.com/projects/1313217 ・Open position
https://www.wantedly.com/projects/924095 About mikai Co., Ltd. Company name: mikai Co., Ltd. Established: August 31, 2016 Business details: Management of VTuber offices “Re:AcT” and “Re:AcT Gaming”
Representative: Representative Director Takahiro Uemura ・Re:AcT official website: https://www.v-react.com/ ・Re:AcT Gaming official website: https://v-react.com/rag/ About 17LIVE Co., Ltd. An
entertainment company that operates 17LIVE (Ichinana), one of Japan’s largest live distribution platforms, with over 50 million registered users worldwide (as of February 2023). 17LIVE, whose mission is to “enrich connections between people,” allows anyone to express themselves as a live streamer anytime, anywhere, and listeners (live streaming viewers). We are developing an interactive live streaming platform that allows you to directly support the live streamers. Additionally, since 2019, we have been rolling out the live commerce solution “HandsUP,” which has been implemented by over 400 companies and brands. ・“17LIVE” Official HP: https://jp.17.live/