HEROZ

HEROZ is a Tokyo, Japan-based company that develops advanced artificial intelligence technology, leveraging its core engine "HEROZ Kishin" initially refined through creating AI for games such as Japanese chess, chess, backgammon, and Go. The company applies its extensive machine learning and deep learning expertise to deliver AI-powered information technology services, solving complex problems across a diverse range of industries globally. HEROZ extends its solutions beyond its gaming origins to sectors including motion picture and video, providing specialized AI applications. The organization reported an annual revenue of $5 million in 2024 and operates with a team of 25-56 employees, focusing on commercial applications of its AI. Takahiro Hayashi serves as Representative Director and CEO, overseeing the company's strategic direction. HEROZ was founded in 2009 by an amateur Grandmaster of Japanese chess, whose name is not publicly known.