QON Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takashi Takeda), which develops and implements community AI agents that connect companies, organizations, and consumers, launched the official version of its community cultivation cloud "IKURA AI System" on July 2, 2026. With a pricing structure of 37,500 yen (excluding tax) per month, the system opens up fan community management, previously primarily undertaken by large corporations, to a wide range of companies and organizations, including SMEs, individual stores, and SOHO. Community Management, Once Exclusive to Large Corporations, Now Accessible to More Companies Fan communities are increasingly valued as platforms for continuously receiving consumer feedback and utilizing it for business planning, product development, marketing, public relations, and more. However, building and managing these communities requires specialized knowledge and considerable cost, making it a domain mainly for large corporations with substantial resources. "IKURA AI System" combines QON's community management know-how, accumulated over a quarter of a century, with AI technology, allowing users to start from 37,500 yen (excluding tax) per month. The goal is to democratize fan community initiatives, moving away from them being exclusive to a few large companies – "AI (Artificial Intelligence) Liberates Opportunities (Chance)." Here, AI is not a tool to "replace" human jobs. QON views AI as "IA (Intelligence Augmentation/Amplifier)" that expands human intelligence and creativity. It is designed not to substitute the judgment and creativity of individuals but to broaden them, serving as a tool for deeper consumer understanding. Responding to Companies' Struggles of "Having Voices But Not Utilizing Them" with AI Community management involves many less visible tasks, such as designing post themes, interpreting participant feedback, gauging engagement levels, sharing insights internally, and reflecting them in strategies. Man