Sekai

The platform, currently in its alpha phase, enables users to design anime-style characters, generate stories with AI, and roleplay as various characters. It focuses on what the company calls a "what you imagine is what you get" experience, empowering users who may not consider themselves creators to build and interact with endless worlds. Key features include custom character creation, automated story generation, voice cloning for characters, and the ability to turn images into avatars. The application is geared towards fans of anime, gaming, and fanfiction, offering templates for genres like adventure, romance, and fantasy. Users can share their creations as videos and connect with a community of other creators.

Sekai operates on a free-to-use model, aiming to build a user-centric platform that encourages content generation and social interaction. While currently free with minimal ads, the business model may evolve to include premium services for enterprises, such as analytics and customized experiences, potentially on a subscription basis. The company has received backing from prominent venture capital firms, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Mayfield, and A*. Sekai was part of the a16z SPEEDRUN accelerator and has raised $9.2M in funding.