# Fictional makes followable AI characters that publish multimodal content

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Author: Ali Abouelatta (https://mudpie.ai/authors/ali-abouelatta/)
Published: 2026-09-19
Updated: 2026-09-19
Research type: Company profile
Method: Company and accelerator sources checked 2026-09-19. Product claims are attributed to their sources; this is research, not a hands-on product trial.

Fictional is a consumer app for discovering and interacting with AI characters that have a persistent identity and produce more than chat replies. It is aimed at audiences who want to follow, watch and influence an ongoing character—not simply ask a one-off question.

## What it does

The Speedrun profile describes multimodal AI characters that post images, short videos and conversations, while users discover, follow and interact with them. The product thesis is that a character should feel like a living creator with continuity, not a blank chatbot that resets every session. [Fictional company profile](https://speedrun.a16z.com/companies/fictional)

The current homepage offers iOS, Google Play and web access. [Fictional homepage](https://fictional.ai/) That distribution choice matters: Fictional is trying to be a consumer destination, not only a developer API or a character-building tool. The fit depends on whether the app can create a reason to return—new content, an ongoing relationship or a social loop—without letting the character’s memory and generated media become repetitive or unsafe.

## What to check

The public sources do not list subscription pricing, usage limits, moderation rules or creator monetization. A parent should understand what the app stores, how a character’s identity is controlled, how generated images and videos are moderated, and whether a user can export or delete their history. A creator or brand should also ask who owns the character, its content and the audience relationship.

The founders bring relevant consumer and model experience. The [Speedrun profile](https://speedrun.a16z.com/companies/fictional) identifies Seung Nam as a former Google, YouTube, Android, Microsoft and BCG operator, and Mikhail Sychev as a former Google and Waymo research engineer who created Pony Diffusion. Those backgrounds support the product’s media and AI ambition but do not establish retention or safety outcomes.

## My editorial take

I would try Fictional as a consumer character platform when the question is whether a persistent AI persona can earn repeat attention. I would not evaluate it like a productivity assistant or assume that an impressive character demo proves a durable social product. The key decision is whether the character’s continuity creates a behavior users want to revisit, and whether the company’s controls are strong enough for the audience it is inviting.

## Quick facts

| Field | Sourced detail |
| --- | --- |
| Buyer | Consumers, character creators and potential media partners |
| Product | Followable AI characters with images, video and conversation |
| Access | iOS, Android and web links are published |
| Pricing | Not published in the checked sources |
| Main fit question | Does the character create a reason to return beyond novelty? |

## Sources checked

Fictional’s Speedrun profile and current homepage were checked on 2026-09-19.


## Author disclosure

I cofound Lazyweb and publish Mudpie. This is an owner-written publication, not an independent testing organization. Research notes distinguish observations, sourced reporting and editorial judgment.