Pictoria is a Tokyo company developing AI virtual characters and synthetic speech technology for content and corporate clients.
Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Pictoria Inc., d.b.a. Pictoria, designs virtual characters, provides virtual reality consulting and organizes events, and builds AI characters that broadcast live and work with VTubers. In April 2026 it raised venture funding from Canon Marketing Japan, Mizuho Capital, GOLDEN EGG Ventures and Skyland Ventures, plus venture debt from Mizuho Bank, Kiraboshi Bank and Japan Finance Corporation, as part of a JPY 330 million equity and debt round. CEO Hayato Akedo leads the company.
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