SeaVerse Launches as SeaArt Doubles Down on AI-Native Creative Community

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SeaArt, an AI technology company focused on generative AI, announced the launch of SeaVerse in January 2026—a next-generation creative platform built around “All in AI-Native.” The move marks not only SeaArt’s evolution from a visually focused AI gallery toward an all-modal creative consumption platform, but also its ambition to lead as a global AI-powered personalized entertainment community.

SeaArt’s flagship product, SeaArt AI, has in just two years become one of the world’s leading generative AI platforms by traffic: 30M+ MAU, 50M+ registered users, and ARR approaching USD 50M. User engagement stands out—average time on platform is more than three times that of comparable AI platforms. This contrasts with many AI tools that emphasize efficiency and time savings yet struggle with retention. The difference lies in SeaArt’s focus on emotional value, creative expression, and social interaction: rather than a “use and leave” tool, it is a community where creators connect, share, and monetize their aesthetic vision—a different kind of ecosystem.

SeaArt has built a decentralized PUGC (Professional User Generated Content) ecosystem on SeaArt AI. Creators monetize their taste and style with AI; users pay for style and emotion, not model versions. Even in 2026, many users continue to use earlier models such as SD 1.5, driven by preference for distinct artistic styles. Through diverse incentives, the platform strengthens the bond between creators and users and drives a positive flywheel for the PUGC ecosystem. SeaArt AI has built one of the world’s largest AI-native creation asset libraries, with 2M+ tier-one AI creation SKUs. SeaVerse will extend this experience to help more consumers express their creativity and complete the loop from creation to monetization.

Speaking on product positioning, the team said: “This is an AI-native content ecosystem built around creation, consumption, interaction, and monetization.” The team’s SLG gaming background has shaped its approach to building high-engagement communities. “AI products should not only sell efficiency; they also need to address emotional value and the desire to express.”

As the AI industry shifts from a computing power explosion to an application boom, SeaArt is validating a new path into the AI consumption era. When the AI hype recedes, the platforms that survive will be those that carry human emotion, create social connection, and respect creators. SeaArt AI and SeaVerse are SeaArt’s answer to this challenge.