Young talents come together to pave
the way for a new eraPROJECT 1 :THINKR NEXT ARTISTS DEVELOPMENT

Since its launch, KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, a creative label run by THINKR, has held three auditions, including the SINSEKAI AUDITION, and has produced artists and creators such as CIEL, Azsagawa, Shido, Sooda, Ritao, Yazhirushi, HiFi-P, higma, tokiwa, hitogoto, and GIRLS REVOLUTION PROJECT. In the 2024 audition, selected from among 1,500 applicants, a total of 30 new talents were welcomed, and the label is currently working on nurturing them.

Building on these achievements, we have established a new division called "THINKR NEXT ARTISTS DEVELOPMENT” that specializes in nurturing the next generation of talent.

We provide an environment where the next generation of artists and creators can develop and maximize their talents. We want to be a company that believes in their potential and passion and continues to support them.

Please look forward to the new talents that will emerge from "THINKR NEXT ARTISTS DEVELOPMENT."

Creative Alliances with New CollaboratorsPROJECT 2 :Introducing Our New Group Structure

THINKR started as a design firm that handled corporate advertising and creative production for artists, and for many years has pursued maximizing the value of brands and artists through the power of creativity.
This attitude remains in our DNA up to this day.

We will welcome .MP, Inc. into our corporate Group to form THINKR CREATIVE UNION.

After searching for a way to explain ourselves that suited us, slightly different from terms like "group" or "M&A," we decided that the term "Creative Union" was the most appropriate for us at this point in time.

Through this business and capital alliance, THINKR's creative foundation will be further strengthened, creating powerful synergies with .MP's art direction and IP creativity, in order to implement new creative solutions at THINKR.

Furthermore, this will serve as a starting point to further expand synergies as "THINKR CREATIVE UNION" through capital alliances with various creative companies.

.MP is a creative team formed to enjoy the cultures we love, from anime and manga, to music, fashion, cosplay and even VTubers, and to enrich those cultures. With design at its core, we work in a wide range of fields, from web production and video production to event and promotion planning. Our mission is to create the culture of the future, and we will weave the future through the power of creativity.

Exploring the possibilities of AI
while protecting the creativity of creatorsPROJECT 3 :TECHNOLOGY × CREATIVE

In recent years, generative AI has taken the world by storm, and we have entered an era in which its evolution will have a major impact on our society and the way we envision the future.
However, we believe that no matter how much technology advances, emotionally resonant creativity that stems from human beings will remain an essential element in this world.

To explore a future in which AI and humans coexist and develop creativity together, we have established a research and development team within THINKR called “MURAKUMO.”

The philosophy of MURAKUMO is to explore the possibilities of using AI in the production of creative works while protecting the originality and imagination of creators.
As a team that works closely with creators every day, we will continue to seek out how creative expression can coexist with AI in meaningful and sustainable ways.

As a company focused on virtual entertainment, we are researching the future of entertainment through the co-creative fusion of AI and human creativity.
Together with creators and partner companies, we are committed to developing new forms of experiential value.

We will begin by exploring practical ways to utilize AI in the field of live entertainment, conducting collaborative experiments with creators to examine real-world applications.

MURAKUMO will participate in the direction of “KAMITSUBAKI WARS 2025 – KAMITSUBAKI KORAKUEN BATTLEFRONT / KAMITSUBAKI XPERIENCE,” scheduled to be held on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2025.

This performance aims to realize cutting-edge visual expression, pursuing real-time evolving visuals throughout the show.

Evolving the next generation of entertainmentPROJECT 4 :XR EXPERIENCE

We have been expanding the boundaries of XR Live's technology and expression on a daily basis, starting with the live productions of our own artists.
What lies ahead through these accumulated demonstration experiments is not just an evolution in performance and visual expression, but a new "experience" that goes beyond viewing.

Using the know-how we have cultivated thus far as a foundation, we aim to take live entertainment to the next level by further pursuing the depth of storytelling and production, and building an enthusiastic space where fans, artists, and creators can come together.
What we are attempting ourselves to do is create an "XR EXPERIENCE" that cannot be fully expressed by the word "live."

Saturday, May 17, 2025 (local time) / Sunday, May 18, 2025 (Japan time), KAF will hold her first full-scale overseas live performance, VIRTUAL SINGER KAF SPECIAL XR EXPERIENCE, at Anime Central, the largest anime and manga convention in the Midwestern United States.
We will be holding "HAJIMEMASHITE!"IN ANIME CENTRAL.

Anime Central is an anime, manga, and video game festival held annually in Chicago, USA.
Specializing in Japanese anime and pop culture, the event will feature a diverse program including panel discussions with industry professionals and famous artists, autograph sessions, cosplay contests, and game tournaments. The event also places a strong emphasis on music and is hugely popular as it offers fans a unique experience.

On the stage of Anime Central, KAF will put on a special live performance lasting about 90 minutes. Please keep an eye on the activities of virtual singers spreading around the world.

Implementing XR to take classical music
to the next levelPROJECT 5 :XR × CLASSICS

We are starting a new project that combines the knowledge we have gained from music production and XR live performance production up to this point with classical music.
As we continue to explore various forms of "XR EXPERIENCE" in the future, we envision a high-quality, exciting new music experience.

THINKR formed the orchestra project "KAMITSUBAKI PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA" in 2024 for its own virtual artist live performances and the virtual stage play "Otogibanashi," pursuing a musical experience that combines grandiose and delicate sounds with unique expression. At the same time, that also served as an experiment in fusing music originating from internet culture with classical music, exploring new synergies that transcend genres.

Following a trial introduction to some of these performances, THINKR will expand its classical music concert business in the future.

As the first installment, THINKR XR CLASSICS presents KAMITSUBAKI FILM CONCERT “KAMITSUBAKI ENSEMBLE / IMAGINARY” by KAMITSUBAKI PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA will be held at Goda Hall (Main Hall), ONIKURU – Ibaraki City Complex for Culture and Childcare on Monday and public holidays, August 11, 2025, and at the Main Hall, Wako Civic Cultural Center Sun Azalea on Sunday, August 17.

Beloved songs created by THINKR will take on a new form through orchestral sound and cutting-edge visual technology, offering audiences a truly special experience. Stay tuned for more updates.

Bringing undiscovered talent to
the forefront of the music scenePROJECT 6 :Music Distribution Service

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THINKR is launching a music distribution business called "PNDR (Pandora)".

"PNDR" aims to acquire the next generation of artists originating from internet culture and create a new trend in the music scene. We have put together a specialized team with a wide network and will provide resources unique to THINKR and have our label staff operate the service.

At the same time, we also established the indie label "PNDR RECORD (Pandora Record)", which is connected with "PNDR." From promotion to forming fan communities, we provide a wide range of support to expand the potential of artists and ensure their success in the music scene.

Several composers from "THINKR NEXT ARTISTS DEVELOPMENT" are scheduled to participate in "PNDR RECORD." We will continue to collaborate and increase the number of our partners.

In addition, artists and creators active at the forefront of internet culture will participate as curators in the future.
With an eye on post-streaming activities, the curator's unique perspective will create an environment for the artist's continued growth.

In addition, the PNDR service and song submissions are scheduled to start around June 2025.

A new place for talents to coexist and co-createPROJECT 7 :KYOZON / WORKPLACE BY THINKR
KYOZON / LABORATORIES BY THINKR

Taking "coexistence" as its theme, THINKR will relocate its office to KYOZON / WORKPLACE BY THINKR, a new base for creation. It will further establish KYOZON / LABORATORIES BY THINKR as a studio for virtual production and motion capture.

"KYOZON / WORKPLACE BY THINKR" expresses our desire to create a space where people from different positions, such as THINKR staff and creators, can grow together through creating works.
As the name suggests, we will build a new creative hub where various values and ideas intersect and innovation is born.

In addition, the newly established virtual production lab and motion capture studio "KYOZON / LABORATORIES BY THINKR" aims to be a place where diverse collaborations can be fostered.
Using this location as a base, we will continue to refine the expression of virtual entertainment through research and development, leading to further invigoration of artists' activities and production sites.