Activ8 is a Japanese startup founded in 2016 focused on metaverse entertainment and virtual talent production. It is best known for producing VTubers and digital humans, and for launching initiatives like the “Avatar Symbiotic Society” project. The company has collaborated with major partners including CyberAgent and NVIDIA on digital human development, aiming to enhance user experiences in virtual spaces. Activ8 has also worked with local governments, such as producing an official VTuber for Echizen City, and played a role in creating 3DCG models for characters in popular media like One Piece Film Red. The company merged with Synamon to expand its capabilities in IP virtualization and continues to contribute to projects that integrate AI and digital human technology, highlighting the convergence between VTubers and digital humans through similar foundational technologies.