{"id":66677,"date":"2026-05-15T14:53:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=66677"},"modified":"2026-05-15T14:53:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:53:40","slug":"bleach-brave-souls-developer-klab-launches-new-initiative-to-help-integrate-ai-creators-into-commercial-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/bleach-brave-souls-developer-klab-launches-new-initiative-to-help-integrate-ai-creators-into-commercial-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Bleach: Brave Souls developer KLab launches new initiative to help integrate AI creators into commercial production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japanese game developer KLab has announced  the launch of a new creator program titled \u201cKLab AI GUILD,\u201d a registration-based networking system designed to connect AI creators with industry professionals, allowing them to collaborate on production of commercial content (source: GameBiz<\/a>). Registration for the program opened on May 13, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to project commissions, KLab AI Guild is set to provide learning opportunities, workshops, contests, and community spaces intended to improve AI creators\u2019 skills and encourage long-term participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 \u201cKLab AI Entertainment<\/a>\u201d, a label specialized in AI music, and established the AI entertainment project Yumekairo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Related:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sony\u00a0has developed an AI tool that protects creators\u2019 copyrights\u00a0by\u00a0prohibiting \u201cGhibli-style\u201d outputs and\u00a0providing compensation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dragon Quest creator wants AI game characters to feel like real \u201cfriends,\u201d hopes DQ10 players will confide in Slimey\u00a0chatbot<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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