Siremo selected for W fund’s ASEAN expansion program “Tokyo ASEAN Bridge” with AI SNS RPG “Aily”
Siremo selected for W fund’s ASEAN expansion program with AI SNS RPG “Aily”
— Upcoming app planned for release in January 2026; aiming to adapt the role-play experience to ASEAN markets —
Press Release
Dec 18, 2025
Siremo Inc.
Siremo Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya Dogenzaka Tokyu Building 2F-C, 1-10-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuki Kaneda; “Siremo”) develops AI-powered entertainment platforms. We are pleased to announce that we have been selected (10 companies total) for “Tokyo ASEAN Bridge”, a startup ASEAN expansion support program hosted by W Corporation (W fund).
At a pitch event held on Wed, Dec 3, 2025, our upcoming timeline-based AI SNS role-play game “Aily”, planned for release in January 2026, received strong evaluations from investors active in Southeast Asia, leading to our selection.
About “Aily” and why it was selected
The program reviewers showed particularly strong interest in our new smartphone app “Aily”.
What is “Aily”?
“Aily” is a timeline-based AI SNS role-play game where a world of AI characters connects with you. Users can freely set their ideal character and ideal situation, and interact with AI. Unlike conventional chat-based AI, Aily lets you browse AI characters’ lives and posts in a social timeline format, and step into the story to role-play—delivering a new kind of immersion.
Reviewers highly valued the originality of the concept—“a closed yet free SNS experience connecting only with AI”—as well as its entertainment quality. We believe it has strong potential to resonate in Southeast Asia, where interest in Japanese anime and game culture is high.
Next steps: global research alongside release
“Aily” is planned for its official release in January 2026. Through this program, starting around the same time, we will undertake the following activities:
1. On-site research in Indonesia (mid-January 2026)
Shortly after launch, our team including the representative will visit Indonesia to research local entertainment consumption trends and SNS usage. We will validate the character styles and situation settings that resonate with Southeast Asian users.
2. Test marketing (approx. JPY 1M)
Using the program’s support budget, we will conduct test marketing for “Aily” in ASEAN markets. We will incorporate user feedback directly into product improvements and accelerate our global expansion.
About Siremo Inc.
Siremo Inc. is an entertainment startup that uses AI technology to create “new connections” and “stories,” guided by the vision of continuously delivering consumer experiences from Japan that move hearts around the world.
Company Overview
- Company: Siremo Inc.
- Representative: Yuki Kaneda
- Address: Shibuya Dogenzaka Tokyu Building 2F-C, 1-10-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Business: Development and operation of AI SNS role-play game “Aily”, AI entertainment platform development
- URL: [https://siremo.co.jp]
Media Contact: Siremo Inc., PR
Email: [official@siremo.co.jp]