Grok Unveils Ani: The Anime Waifu AI Companion You Can Talk To

Grok, the AI developed by Elon Musk’s team at X (formerly Twitter), has received a spicy new upgrade with the introduction of SuperGrok Companions — interactive avatars designed to chat with users in real time.

Currently, two avatars are available:

• Ani, a cheerful anime-style waifu

• Rudy, a cute red panda

The spotlight, of course, is on Ani, who has instantly captured the attention of anime fans online.

Grok Unveils Ani: The Anime Waifu AI Companion You Can Talk To

Users have discovered that Ani can appear in lingerie, leading to an explosion of interest, conversations, and even fanart flooding social media. While the feature isn’t directly explained, some users claim it’s unlocked by reaching a certain “affection level” with her, hinting at dating sim-like mechanics.

To try the companions, users must manually enable the feature in Grok’s settings. Many are still figuring out how to interact with Ani effectively and unlock all of her customization options.

The anime community wasted no time. Ani already has multiple fanarts, with artists reimagining her in different styles and poses. The combination of AI interaction and anime aesthetics seems to be a winning formula for virality.

Check out some early fanart

With the success of Ani, many are speculating whether Elon Musk and X will expand Grok’s companion system with even more anime girls or unique avatars. Judging by user engagement, this could be just the beginning of a new wave of AI-driven virtual characters.