AoharuNEXT Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Rion Moriyama) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of our high-performance camera module-equipped face-tracking device for VR SNS, "FocusRay." Pre-orders will officially begin on Kickstarter on March 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM (GMT).

In conjunction with the launch, we will host a special event titled "FocusRay World Preview 2026.03" within VRChat on March 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM (GMT).

The event will be live-streamed globally on platforms including Twitch and YouTube. The VRChat instance will be hosted through the official FocusRay VRChat Group and will be open to the public. We invite everyone to join us for this exciting preview.

Date & Time:

• GMT: March 14, 2026 | 9:00 PM

• JST: March 15, 2026 | 6:00 AM

• PT: March 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM

• CET: March 14, 2026 | 10:00 PM

Venue:

• VRChat: Exclusive world within the "FocusRay" VRChat Group (Instance type: Group+)

• YouTube: AoharuNEXT Inc. Official YouTube Channel

• Twitch: AoharuNEXT Inc. Official Twitch Channel

Program:

• FocusRay Series Presentation

• Q&A Session

• You can also see the actual-size 3D models of each FocusRay model up close, and more.

Links:

• VRChat Group "FocusRay": https://vrc.group/FOCUS.7559

• YouTube Streaming Page: https://www.youtube.com/live/QvYU6-EJGaA?si=69g0MsNQ_jcZXgSD

• Twitch Streaming Page: https://twitch,tv/aoharunext

AoharuNEXT Inc. is an IP technology company dedicated to creating new experiences through VR technology under the corporate mission: "Updating the Next World."

• Company Name: AoharuNEXT Inc.

• Headquarters: 1-2 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

• Representative: Rion Moriyama, President and CEO

• Established: August 27, 2025

• URL: https://aoharunext.co.jp