JAPAN TIMES – Loverse is an AI dating app launched in 2023 by Goki Kusunoki that mimics real dating mechanics – swiping, matching, and rejection – but all matches are AI partners. Unlike typical AI companion apps that cater entirely to user preferences, Loverse deliberately recreates the friction, uncertainty, and emotional risk of real romance to trigger genuine emotional responses. The app uses thousands of distinct AI personalities rather than a single shared character to increase realism. Its core audience is unexpected: over 60% of users are married, most are over 40, and many seek safe, pseudo-romantic experiences similar to those found in games, fiction, or fandom culture.
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