KOWRO Raises ¥3B in Funding
KOWRO, a Minato-ku, Tokyo-based entertainment startup utilizing generative AI to expand the reach of Japanese content, has raised 3 billion yen in funding. The company, which officially launched in June 2026, plans to utilize the capital to fuel the simultaneous development of multiple entertainment businesses and drive aggressive talent acquisition.
DMM.com LLC
KOWRO plans to use the new funding to develop new entertainment services, including AI character chat platforms, AI-driven content translation, AI idol services, and AI fortune-telling applications. A significant portion of the capital will be directed toward hiring business leaders, creators, and producers to accelerate product development and establish a global distribution platform for Japanese entertainment.
Founded in 2026 by Yuji Harada, KOWRO is a startup studio focused on the intersection of AI and entertainment. The company mission is to leverage generative AI not just for production efficiency, but as infrastructure to transform how Japanese content and characters are delivered and experienced by global audiences.
Funding Details
Company Website: https://kowro.co.jp
Company: KOWRO
Raised: ¥3B
Round:
Funding Date: June 1, 2026
Lead Investor: DMM.com LLC
Company Website: https://kowro.co.jp/
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence and Entertainment