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Melta Inc. (株式会社メルタ), founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, operates a custom 3D content production service branded as 'Modely' (モデリー). The company delivers end-to-end 3D project services spanning specification drafting, design, 3D modeling, animation, AR/VR content, Web3D, 3D scanning, and 3D printing, with outputs delivered through formats compatible with Unity, COCOAR, Microsoft HoloLens, CLIP STUDIO, and web platforms. The company claims over 500 supported projects and 2,000+ production achievements across categories including characters, backgrounds, products, architecture, mechanical parts, and VFX assets.

The business runs as a B2B professional services firm on quote-based, project-by-project pricing, with reference prices for simple character models starting around ¥80,000 and animation projects sized by video length and source material. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultation-driven: clients reach the company through website inquiry forms or telephone, and dedicated project partners accompany them through planning, production, and post-delivery operational support. The company positions itself as a 'one-stop 3D content production partner' combining creative and technical expertise under a single engagement.

Customer concentration spans multiple sectors — financial services (Invast Securities), publishing (Shueisha, Kodansha, Bookman), education (Kansai University), government (Yokohama City), consumer electronics (IRIS OHYAMA), manufacturing (ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS Japan, Meidensha), and entertainment (Bandai Namco Amusement) — with named enterprise logos on the homepage (Microsoft, NTT, University of Tokyo, Recruit, Sony, Panasonic, Shueisha, Square Enix). Revenue and headcount are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Melta inc. All right reserved.

Legal name

株式会社メルタ

Website

https://3d-modely.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Melta Inc. is a Tokyo-based B2B 3D content production studio operating as 'Modely,' delivering custom 3D modeling, animation, AR/VR, AI avatar, and 3D printing services for Japanese enterprise clients in entertainment, publishing, education, consumer products, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Content Production Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (54142), Graphic Design Services (541430), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Character Animation (MPAHACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D Product/Explainer Animation (MPAHACAD), 3D-Printed Miniatures & STL Files (Digital/Physical) (CRALAKAJ), Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• 3D content production
• 3D modeling services
• AR/VR development
• 3D animation production
• Virtual avatar creation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo (Sumida-ku)

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom 3D Content Production Services: Project-based professional services for 3D model creation, animation, AR/VR content, and related development. Pricing is quote-based, determined by project complexity, polygon count, texture specifications, and delivery timeline. The company supports clients from initial concept through final delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Modely, operated by Melta Inc., provides custom 3D content production services covering the full project lifecycle from planning and specification drafting through design, 3D modeling, animation, AR/VR development, and operational support. The company delivers 3D models, animations, avatars, game assets, AR/MR content, Web3D experiences, virtual spaces, and 3D printing output for enterprise clients across entertainment, publishing, education, manufacturing, and consumer products sectors.

Product overview

Melta inc. operates primarily through its 3D content production service 'モデリー' (Modely), a comprehensive one-stop platform covering the full project lifecycle from planning and specification through 3D modeling, development, and operational support. The core Modely service is organized into 15 specialized production categories addressing distinct use cases: 3DCG映像・アニメーション (3DCG animation), 3Dアバター (3D avatars), AIアバター開発 (AI avatar development), AR・MR (AR/MR), 3Dモデル制作 (3D modeling), VR, VTuber, Web3D/Web3D models, game development support, virtual humans, virtual spaces, manga/illustration 3D data, research/education content, 3D scanning, and 3D printing. Supporting sub-services include character design, rigging/motion, rendering, data conversion, effects, furniture/building/vehicle/props models, and consulting. The subsidiary brand 3Dayプリンター (3Day Printer) handles physical 3D printing output. Additionally, the company publishes the モデログ (Modely Blog) as an informational media outlet covering 3D industry news, software tutorials, and technology trends. The company reports over 500 supported projects and serves notable clients including Microsoft, NTT, The University of Tokyo, Recruit, Sony, Panasonic, Shueisha, Square Enix, and Bandai Namco Amusement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• モデリー: 3Dコンテンツ制作サービス
• 3Dayプリンター
• バーチャルろくろ

Products and services

• Modely (モデリー) Comprehensive end-to-end 3D content production service covering planning, specification drafting, design, 3D modeling, development, and operational environment setup. Acts as a one-stop 3D content production partner for enterprises across entertainment, education, manufacturing, and consumer products sectors.
• 3DCG Animation Production

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 3D content projects supported and over 2,000 production achievements across various categories
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered notable.

• 株式会社ZIZOnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Osaka-Kansai Expo Virtual Sumitomo Pavilion (バーチャル住友館) project. Modely was responsible for 3D model production, transforming 2D illustrations into immersive 3D spatial experiences for the Expo.
• 株式会社アラヤ (Araya Co., Ltd.)notableTechnology or IntegrationProduced BMI (Brain Machine Interface) headgear and animation 3D data for Expo AR content. Worked with manga artist Ququ's character designs, implemented using Unity with Standard shader and PBR textures.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sublimation: Japanese 3D CG animation and production studio serving entertainment, commercial, and educational content. Closely matches Modely's character animation, game asset, and commercial visualization offerings.
• MARZA ANIMATION PLANET: Japanese CG animation studio producing 3D content for games, short films, and commercial applications. Overlaps with Modely's 3D character animation and game development support services.
• IKIF+ (Ikiplus): Japanese 3D production company offering 3D modeling, AR/VR content, and visualization services. Closely overlaps with Modely's general 3D content production and AR/MR development services.
• Loftwork: Japanese creative agency offering digital production, 3D content, and platform development. Comparable horizontal creative services model with project-based enterprise client work similar to Modely's.
• Polygon Pictures: Established Japanese 3D CG animation studio producing content for games, film, and digital media. Directly comparable to Modely's character modeling and animation production capabilities, though at significantly larger scale.
• Digital Frontier: Tokyo-based CG/VFX production company serving games, film, advertising, and digital content. Comparable across Modely's full-spectrum 3D content and VFX production offerings.
• Graphion: Japanese CG production and 3D content services company serving advertising, entertainment, and enterprise clients. Directly comparable 3D production service offering for the Japanese market.

Emerging players

• Synthesia: AI-driven avatar video generation platform. Represents the productized, scalable threat to traditional 3D avatar production services like Modely's AI avatar development offering.

Broad incumbents

• NTT QONOQ: NTT subsidiary focused on XR, metaverse, and digital twin platforms including avatar services. Competes with Modely's AI avatar and VR/spatial content production at a much larger corporate scale.
• Digital Domain: Global VFX and digital human production studio with Hollywood-scale operations. Comparable in digital human/avatar and VFX capabilities to Modely's higher-end offerings, though at vastly different scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/melta_inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/3dayprinter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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