Jun Misaki

Background

About Jun Misaki

Summary]- Stanford's StartX Participant / Techstars Almuni (Both are joint programs with JETRO)- Founder backed by an angel investor and VC [Self Introduction] While at university, I developed VR software and was selected for the Ministry of Education's EDGE Program, which took me to Silicon Valley. After joining Accenture, I worked on system development for major companies and focused on creating new business opportunities using AI and the Metaverse. Alongside my work, I also developed various AI and AR applications as an indie hacker. In 2021, I left Accenture and founded Pit-Step Inc.[Accomplishment]- Selected for 'Sakura Game Pitch,' hosted by the Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO)- Awarded the REDX Prize at the Uzumasa NINJA PITCH (co-hosted by Kyoto Prefecture, Toei, and Shochiku)[What I Do] We create "Twitch-friendly" interactive games that feature NPCs engaging in dynamic voice chats, providing a fresh level of immersion and interaction. Our games are designed to enhance the experience for both players and streamers by offering exciting voice interactions with NPCs.[What I Create] We create "NINJA CATS", a tactical RPG game with AI-powered voice recognition mechanics. Players team up with talkative "Cats" NPCs to communicate directly through voice inputs.[Team & Need] Our team consists of an experienced director, planner, designer, and two Unreal Engine 5 engineers. We are currently seeking funding and partnerships with publishers and investors to accelerate development and aim for a global hit.