Invite-Only Beta Launch Announced Alongside Star Voice Actor and VTuber Lineup, and Kotobukiya Collaboration
TAIPEI — AI technology company Wonders.ai LIMITED (headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan; CEO: Michael Lin) announced today that it will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held September 17 (Thu) through 21 (Mon) at Makuhari Messe. During the event, the company will open online applications for the beta version of its AI application "darlin," with selected users gaining download access.
The company also revealed several character-related collaborations for the first time, including acclaimed voice actor Miki Kohinata, VTuber group iosys member "Yuuno" among more than ten creators, and a collaboration with Japanese figure and model manufacturer KOTOBUKIYA on its popular original IP "Nemuri-zoku no Yoka."
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Exhibition and "darlin" Beta Launch
Wonders.ai will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with event details as follows:
• Dates: September 17 (Thu) – 18 (Fri), 2026, Business Days; September 19 (Sat) – 21 (Mon, national holiday), 2026, Public Days
• Venue: Makuhari Messe (2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture)
During the show, Wonders.ai will officially open beta testing applications for the "darlin" app. Interested players can apply through the official website or social media channels, and those selected will receive access to download and try the app.
In addition, voice actor Miki Kohinata will visit the Wonders.ai booth in person during the show to introduce the product and hold a short Q&A session with attending fans.
Star Voice Actor Lineup: Miki Kohinata Voices a Lead Character
Alongside this funding and product announcement, Wonders.ai also revealed the voice cast for "darlin," with renowned voice actor Miki Kohinata voicing a lead character, her voice bringing to life one of "darlin"'s core characters.
Miki Kohinata will be on-site during Tokyo Game Show 2026 to introduce the product and engage in a short Q&A with fans in attendance.
Partnership with iosys's "Yuuno" and Over Ten VTuber Creators to Bring Characters to "darlin"
Wonders.ai also announced a collaboration with more than ten VTuber creators, including iosys's VTuber "Yuuno." The likenesses and voices of these creators' characters will be introduced progressively into "darlin"'s future character lineup (the remaining collaborators are not yet publicly disclosed).
Partnership with Kotobukiya's Popular Original IP "Nemuri-zoku no Yoka" to Launch Conversation Demo
Wonders.ai LIMITED also announced a partnership with KOTOBUKIYA Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Tachikawa, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Kazuyuki Shimizu) to bring the personality of its original IP "Nemuri-zoku no Yoka" to the "darlin" platform.
"Nemuri-zoku no Yoka" is an original IP created by Kotobukiya around the theme of "a happy afternoon nap." Its first product, the original 3D model "Tabi-makura Yoka," launched on April 30, 2026, followed by a VRChat marketplace version on July 28 of the same year. This collaboration will recreate "Yoka"'s personality within "darlin," allowing users to interact with the character via text and voice.
Both companies will unveil a conversation demo featuring "Yoka" at the Wonders.ai booth during Tokyo Game Show 2026. The timeline for the character's official integration into the "darlin" app will be announced separately after the event.
About "darlin"
"darlin" is an AI application developed by Wonders.ai LIMITED that remembers users' everyday conversations and preferences, helping users build long-term, ongoing customized relationships with their characters.
Website: https://www.darlin.ai/