Cocone, a leading Japanese entertainment studio known for its avatar and digital fashion creation, has announced its plans to enter the highly competitive US gaming and entertainment market. With offices in Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, Estonia, United Arab Emirates, and now the United States, Cocone has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular studios in Asia. The company currently has over two million monthly active users (MAUs) worldwide and has generated over 16.6 billion digital items.
Cocone has established partnerships with global brands like Disney and Sanrio and is renowned for reimagining digital connections and creating cutting-edge immersive social experiences centered around character creation. Drawing on its nearly 15 years of experience operating metaverse services, avatar creation, and exploring artificial intelligence, Cocone is well-prepared to enter the Western market.
The company will introduce three new services in the US market: Centennial, C.A.T. Club, and Toyverse, with more to be announced in early 2024. Cocone’s expertise and knowledge gained over the past decade position it for a successful entry into the Western market.
Centennial is a role-playing social network experience set in the virtual world of Centennial City. Players can create and customize avatars, decorate their living spaces, collect and evolve unique creatures, and develop personal connections with other players. The game features a diverse collection of fashion and decor created by world-renowned artist Mari Kim. Centennial is scheduled to launch in Q4 2023 and aims to tap into the American spirit of individuality.
C.A.T. Club is a secret club where players can collect “Digital Art Toys” and connect with other collectors. The club’s digital world, My Town, offers various shapes of Digital Art Toys, including humans, animals, plants, and monsters, each designed with creativity and artistry.
Toyverse is an avatar design experience that allows players to express their emotions and individuality through toy creation. Players can customize their toys with stickers, colors, designs, and more. In the vibrant and playful world of Toyverse, players can complete quests, chat with others, and showcase their creativity and style. Toyverse is set to launch in Q1 2024.
Mari Kim, the lead designer of Centennial and CEO of Cocone NY, expressed excitement about entering the US market and believes Cocone’s fresh approach to design and personal connection through the metaverse will resonate with the Western audience. With a track record of innovation, creativity, and boundary-pushing, Cocone aims to differentiate itself in this competitive market.
Cocone has already achieved significant success globally with services like Pokecolo and Livly Island, which have amassed over 130 million unique logins and topped sales charts in several Asian countries. Leveraging the learnings from these successes, Cocone is confident in its ability to capture the US market with its upcoming services.
As a Japanese digital entertainment studio, Cocone is dedicated to creating innovative and engaging experiences that connect people worldwide. Founded in 2008, the company has established a strong global presence with offices in multiple countries. The studio has been a leader in avatar and digital fashion creation, generating over 16.6 billion digital items and attracting over two million monthly active users. Cocone’s expertise and commitment to pushing boundaries in the digital entertainment space make it a formidable player in the industry.
For more information about Cocone and its services, visit their official website.
