‘Hypnosis Mic’ Characters to Get AI Companion Treatment as Genies Partners With King Records (EXCLUSIVE)

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• All 21 of the franchise’s core characters are set to be reimagined as AI companions, giving fans a more immersive and personalized way to engage with them beyond simply watching or listening.
• Related Stories Anderson Cooper, Stephen Colbert and Sean Strickland Draw Scrutiny to Paramount While Bid for Warner Plays Out CBS 'Censorship' of Stephen Colbert Slammed by Democratic FCC Commissioner as Latest 'Corporate Capitulation' to Trump Administration Each 3D character model and its range of expressions will be built and overseen by human creators to ensure the personality, look and story integrity of every character is preserved.
• AI is being deployed strictly to power the interactive dimension of the fan experience.
• Popular on Variety “Japan has long been the epicenter of character-driven storytelling, setting the global standard for how deeply fans connect with characters,” said Akash Nigam, CEO and founder of Genies.
• “At Genies, our avatar technology has the ability to transform legacy anime and manga IP into interactive, intelligent 3D characters – adapting across styles while maintaining the integrity and origins of these beloved characters.