AI Listening Agent 'Kikuvi' Launches Real-Time Voice Conversation Hearing with AI Character 'Kikuzo'

Kikuvi Inc. (Headquarters: Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture; CEO: Kento Sato; hereinafter 'Kikuvi') announces the beta launch of real-time voice conversation hearing via its AI listening agent 'Kikuvi,' featuring the AI character 'Kikuzo' as the interviewer, starting Friday, July 10, 2026.

Background

Previously, Kikuvi offered a format where respondents answered AI-generated questions by recording voice responses. In this new listening experience, the AI conducts interviews by engaging in real-time voice conversations with respondents. The ability to ask follow-up questions and confirm understanding during conversational exchanges enables a more natural and conversational interview process—maintaining the same scalability and ease of use as before.

Key Features of the New Listening Experience

• Real-Time Voice Conversation: The AI conducts interviews through live voice dialogue with respondents. Responses are automatically structured into summaries, Q&A tables, and reports, as before.

• First Public Appearance of AI Character 'Kikuzo': 'Kikuzo,' Kikuvi's first AI character, appears on-screen as the listener. This creates a more conversational and comfortable interview experience, closer to the feeling of 'talking to someone' rather than speaking alone.

Availability

Release Format

Beta Version

Launch Date

July 10, 2026 (Friday)

Target Users

Existing contracted organizations (available in production environments)

How to Use

For details, please contact your account manager or [email protected]

CEO Statement (Kento Sato)

"Listening, at its core, is a living conversation—responding to someone's words with the next thoughtful phrase. With this update, Kikuvi has evolved beyond simple Q&A into a true 'listener.' Through natural conversations with Kikuzo, we can uncover honest insights and tacit knowledge that surveys could never reach. This is a pivotal step in our mission to redefine what it means to 'listen.'"

About 'Kikuvi'

'Kikuvi' is an AI listening agent that visualizes organizational tacit knowledge. The AI autonomously designs and conducts interviews, asynchronously and in parallel, collecting voices from hundreds to 1,000 people. Responses are instantly structured into summaries, Q&A tables, and reports, transforming them into actionable insights for decision-making. Kikuvi captures the 'why' behind responses at scale—without relying on individual expertise.

Company Overview

Company Name

Kikuvi Inc.

Headquarters

Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Founded

June 2025

Representative

Founder & CEO Kento Sato

Business

Development and operation of AI listening and interview SaaS 'Kikuvi'

URL

https://kikuvi.com

Media Contact

Public Relations, Kikuvi Inc.

Email: [email protected]