Harrison Global Holdings Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with GRAPES Inc.
Harrison Global Holdings (NASDAQ:BLMZ), a Japanese entertainment and VTuber management company, has announced a strategic partnership with GRAPES Inc., a South Korean AI-powered music platform company.
The partnership aims to establish K-POP and K-culture content infrastructure across key markets including Japan, China, United States, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan. GRAPES brings its AI music production technology and diverse platforms including Starlight (30+ indie artists), ODO (20 musicians), and Creator Cloud (open-label system).
The collaboration will integrate virtual creators and social platforms while leveraging GRAPES' AI technology to enhance Harrison Global's VTuber initiatives. The partnership focuses on expanding GRAPES' revenue-sharing model internationally and creating synergies in virtual entertainment.
Harrison Global Holdings (NASDAQ:BLMZ), un'azienda giapponese specializzata nell'intrattenimento e nella gestione di VTuber, ha annunciato una partnership strategica con GRAPES Inc., un'azienda sudcoreana che sviluppa una piattaforma musicale basata sull'intelligenza artificiale.
L'obiettivo della collaborazione è creare un'infrastruttura per contenuti K-POP e K-culture nei mercati chiave come Giappone, Cina, Stati Uniti, Sud-est asiatico e Taiwan. GRAPES mette a disposizione la sua tecnologia di produzione musicale AI e diverse piattaforme, tra cui Starlight (oltre 30 artisti indipendenti), ODO (20 musicisti) e Creator Cloud (sistema open-label).
La partnership integrerà creatori virtuali e piattaforme social, sfruttando la tecnologia AI di GRAPES per potenziare le iniziative VTuber di Harrison Global. L'accordo punta a espandere a livello internazionale il modello di condivisione dei ricavi di GRAPES e a creare sinergie nel settore dell'intrattenimento virtuale.
Harrison Global Holdings (NASDAQ:BLMZ), una empresa japonesa dedicada al entretenimiento y la gestión de VTubers, ha anunciado una alianza estratégica con GRAPES Inc., una compañía surcoreana que ofrece una plataforma musical impulsada por inteligencia artificial.
La asociación tiene como objetivo establecer una infraestructura de contenido K-POP y cultura K en mercados clave como Japón, China, Estados Unidos, Sudeste Asiático y Taiwán. GRAPES aporta su tecnología de producción musical con IA y diversas plataformas, incluyendo Starlight (más de 30 artistas independientes), ODO (20 músicos) y Creator Cloud (sistema de etiqueta abierta).
La colaboración integrará creadores virtuales y plataformas sociales, aprovechando la tecnología de IA de GRAPES para fortalecer las iniciativas VTuber de Harrison Global. La alianza se enfoca en expandir internacionalmente el modelo de reparto de ingresos de GRAPES y crear sinergias en el entretenimiento virtual.
Harrison Global Holdings (NASDAQ:BLMZ)는 일본의 엔터테인먼트 및 VTuber 매니지먼트 회사로, GRAPES Inc.라는 한국의 AI 기반 음악 플랫폼 회사와 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다.
이번 파트너십은 일본, 중국, 미국, 동남아시아, 대만 등 주요 시장에서 K-POP 및 K-컬처 콘텐츠 인프라를 구축하는 것을 목표로 합니다. GRAPES는 AI 음악 제작 기술과 Starlight(30명 이상의 인디 아티스트), ODO(20명의 뮤지션), Creator Cloud(오픈 라벨 시스템) 등 다양한 플랫폼을 제공합니다.
협업을 통해 가상 크리에이터와 소셜 플랫폼을 통합하고, GRAPES의 AI 기술을 활용해 Harrison Global의 VTuber 프로젝트를 강화할 예정입니다. 이번 파트너십은 GRAPES의 수익 공유 모델을 국제적으로 확장하고 가상 엔터테인먼트 분야에서 시너지를 창출하는 데 중점을 둡니다.
Harrison Global Holdings (NASDAQ:BLMZ), une entreprise japonaise spécialisée dans le divertissement et la gestion de VTubers, a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec GRAPES Inc., une société sud-coréenne proposant une plateforme musicale propulsée par l'intelligence artificielle.
Ce partenariat vise à établir une infrastructure de contenu K-POP et K-culture sur des marchés clés tels que le Japon, la Chine, les États-Unis, l'Asie du Sud-Est et Taïwan. GRAPES apporte sa technologie de production musicale par IA ainsi que diverses plateformes, notamment Starlight (plus de 30 artistes indépendants), ODO (20 musiciens) et Creator Cloud (système open-label).
Cette collaboration intégrera des créateurs virtuels et des plateformes sociales tout en exploitant la technologie IA de GRAPES pour renforcer les initiatives VTuber de Harrison Global. Le partenariat se concentre sur l'expansion internationale du modèle de partage des revenus de GRAPES et la création de synergies dans le domaine du divertissement virtuel.
Harrison Global Holdings (NASDAQ:BLMZ), ein japanisches Unternehmen für Unterhaltung und VTuber-Management, hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit GRAPES Inc., einem südkoreanischen Unternehmen für KI-gestützte Musikplattformen, bekannt gegeben.
Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, eine Infrastruktur für K-POP- und K-Kultur-Inhalte in Schlüsselregionen wie Japan, China, den USA, Südostasien und Taiwan aufzubauen. GRAPES bringt seine KI-Musikproduktionstechnologie sowie diverse Plattformen wie Starlight (über 30 Indie-Künstler), ODO (20 Musiker) und Creator Cloud (Open-Label-System) ein.
Die Zusammenarbeit wird virtuelle Creator und soziale Plattformen integrieren und dabei die KI-Technologie von GRAPES nutzen, um Harrisons VTuber-Initiativen zu stärken. Der Fokus der Partnerschaft liegt auf der internationalen Ausweitung des Umsatzbeteiligungsmodells von GRAPES und der Schaffung von Synergien im Bereich der virtuellen Unterhaltung.
- Strategic expansion into multiple key Asian and US markets
- Access to GRAPES' proven AI music production technology
- Integration potential between VTuber and music content creation
- Revenue diversification through new content distribution channels
- Access to established artist network through GRAPES' platforms
- No specific financial terms or revenue projections disclosed
- Integration challenges between different technology platforms
- Potential cultural and regulatory hurdles in multiple markets
Insights
Harrison Global's partnership with GRAPES leverages AI music tech to enhance VTuber business and expand K-culture globally, creating new revenue streams.
Harrison Global's strategic partnership with South Korea's GRAPES Inc. represents a calculated move to enhance their virtual entertainment ecosystem through AI integration. The collaboration aims to establish K-POP and K-culture content infrastructure across strategic markets including Japan, China, the US, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan – all regions with growing appetite for Asian entertainment content.
The technical synergy here is particularly noteworthy. GRAPES brings specialized AI-powered music production capabilities that will directly enhance Harrison's VTuber initiatives. For context, the VTuber market has seen explosive growth in recent years, with top virtual performers generating millions in revenue through subscriptions, merchandise, and digital concerts. By integrating GRAPES' AI music technology, Harrison can potentially create more sophisticated virtual performances with higher production values and faster content creation cycles.
The partnership structure leverages complementary strengths: Harrison provides distribution channels and VTuber expertise while GRAPES contributes AI music production technology and an established creator ecosystem. This positions both companies to capitalize on the growing convergence between music, virtual entertainment, and AI-generated content.
From a business model perspective, the partnership will likely accelerate Harrison's AI VTuber development while helping GRAPES scale its revenue-sharing model internationally. This royalty-based approach through GRAPES' ODO label could create recurring revenue streams beyond traditional content sales, potentially improving margin profiles and cash flow predictability for both entities as they expand their footprint in the competitive digital entertainment landscape.
TOKYO, JAPAN / ACCESS Newswire / July 23, 2025 / Harrison Global Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BLMZ) ("Harrison Global" or the "Company"), a Japanese audio production, VTuber, entertainment, and voice actor management company, announced a strategic partnership with GRAPES Inc., a South Korean digital music content platform company specializing in AI-powered music production and virtual artists.
GRAPES Inc. operates an AI-powered music production and inclusive creator platform, enabling a new wave of artists - from emerging talent to virtual performers - to create, distribute, and monetize their music. Its diverse content offerings and platforms include Starlight, an online label representing over 30 indie and rookie artists, ODO, a retail-focused label supporting approximately 20 musicians through a royalty-sharing model, and Creator Cloud, a newly revamped open-label system that allows anyone to publish and distribute music globally. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, Harrison Global and GRAPES Inc. will aim to establish a content infrastructure anchored in K-POP and K-culture into key regions such as Japan, China, United States, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan. This expansion will include integration across virtual creators, social platforms, and retail businesses under the umbrella of K-culture convergence. As part of this collaboration, the Company will leverage GRAPES Inc.'s expertise in AI music production to enhance its own AI VTuber initiatives, while also supporting the expansion of GRAPES Inc.'s revenue-sharing model into new international markets. This strategic alignment is expected to generate new opportunities for both companies and strengthen GRAPES Inc.'s foundation for sustainable global growth.
Ryoshin Nakade, co-CEO of Harrison Global Holdings Inc., commented, "GRAPES' innovative AI music technology is expected to create strong synergy with our global virtual entertainment strategy. Through this partnership, we aim to introduce a new lifestyle platform centered on K-culture across Korea and the broader Asian market. As we continue to explore the use of AI in our VTuber busienss, GRAPES' proven expertise will significantly accelerate and enhance our efforts in this space."
Hong Young-joo, CEO of GRAPES, stated, "This investment and global partnership marks a turning point for expanding our AI-based music production and virtual artist IP capabilities into the global market. We will continue to strengthen our connection with global fans and contribute to the innovation of the K-culture industry through our AI-powered creative ecosystem."
About Harrison Global Holdings Inc.
Harrison Global Holdings Inc. (formerly BloomZ Inc.) is a holding company headquartered in the Cayman Islands, operating BloomZ Japan in Japan. BloomZ Japan is engaged in sound production for anime and games, as well as the management, training, and promotion of voice actors and VTubers. In recent years, it has also focused on developing and promoting next-generation entertainment businesses.
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