pixiv Inc.

Pixiv Inc. is a Japanese company that operates a virtual social networking site called Pixiv, which focuses on illustration, manga, and novel art. This website provides a platform for artists to showcase and share their work, as well as a space for art enthusiasts to discover and appreciate original works. Pixiv has rapidly grown into one of the important gathering places for artists worldwide since its first beta version was launched by Takahiro Uetani and others on September 10, 2007.