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Character.AI enters the microdrama arena with its own productions, but there’s a twist
In an interesting twist that takes advantage of the company's core product, users can chat with these shows' characters, ask them questions, and even roleplay different storylines.
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Digital Trends
· Jul 9, 2026
Microdramas are booming, and Character.AI is turning it into a two-way obsession
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· Jul 9, 2026
AI Platform Character.ai Introduces Suite of Microseries Focused on Anime, Horror, Action Adventure: ‘Deeper Connection Between Fans and Characters’
Character.ai is getting into the microseries game. The company, known for letting its users generate and engage with a suite of original and user-generated characters, is introducing “c.ai Series,” a collection of microseries created using characters native to the Character.ai platform. In a blog post Thursday, the company said c.ai Series differs from traditional microseries []
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· Jul 10, 2026
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