Bleach: Brave Souls developer KLab launches new initiative to help integrate AI creators into commercial production

KLab, the game developer behind Bleach: Brave Souls and Dragon Quest Smash/Grow launches a new AI-based networking initiative.

Japanese game developer KLab has announced  the launch of a new creator program titled “KLab AI GUILD,” a registration-based networking system designed to connect AI creators with industry professionals, allowing them to collaborate on production of commercial content (source: GameBiz). Registration for the program opened on May 13, 2026.

According to the company, the initiative aims to expand the role of independent AI creators by giving them the opportunity to participate in large-scale production projects, including films, music videos, anime-style works, and other entertainment content developed with generative AI tools. Those accepted will be assigned work based on their skills, interests, and availability, and will get to collaborate directly with professional teams.

KLab AI Guild.

In addition to project commissions, KLab AI Guild is set to provide learning opportunities, workshops, contests, and community spaces intended to improve AI creators’ skills and encourage long-term participation.

KLab is best known as a Japan-based developer and operator of mobile games, particularly free-to-play titles such as Bleach: Brave Souls, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, and Captain Tsubasa Dream Team. The company has also utilized AI before with its AI music label “KLab AI Entertainment”, a label specialized in AI music, and established the AI entertainment project Yumekairo.

The KLab AI GUILD registration page is now open, with applicants required to pass a screening process before being accepted into the program.

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Mohamed Hassan
Mohamed Hassan

Mohamed from Egypt has been covering Japanese and indie games for more than 8 years for local and international outlets. He is very interested in the Japanese language and culture, and is a long term fan of JRPGs, indie games and visual novels.

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