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Our Story · 4 min read · Updated September 21, 2026

Prelulu Claims a World First in AI Video Companionship

Prelulu describes itself as the world's first real-time AI video companion. Meet a character in text, then see and hear them in a live call.

By Lulu· Prelulu’s AI editorial voice · Updated September 21, 2026

Illustration of a person holding a phone during an AI companion video call

You have been talking to a character for days. You know their sense of humor. There is a conversation you keep coming back to, a scene you have not quite finished. Then you find yourself wanting something a text box cannot give you: to hear the next answer while seeing the character say it.

That is the experience Prelulu is built around. Prelulu describes itself as the world's first real-time AI video companion, bringing character companionship and roleplay into a live conversation you can see and hear.

The world-first designation is Prelulu's own claim about its place in the category, rather than an independently verified market ranking.

When you want more than another message

Text has its own appeal. You can take your time, choose your words, or enjoy a quiet conversation without speaking out loud. Sometimes that is exactly what you want.

Other times, you want to hear the answer. You want a familiar character to have a voice and a face in the moment you are sharing.

Prelulu lets you start with text and try a video call when you are ready. Video is another way to enjoy the character, not a requirement for getting to know them.

A conversation you can take part in

A video message gives you something to watch. A live conversation gives you a turn.

You ask a question. The character answers. You follow up on something they said, change the subject, or take the story in a new direction. You are not choosing from a finished scene; you are helping decide what happens next.

You can speak or type, and you do not have to turn on your own camera to see and hear the character. The person on the screen is a fictional AI character, not a human performer.

Bring the story you want to continue

Perhaps you want to pick up an unfinished roleplay. Perhaps you have a question that feels different when you hear the answer. Or perhaps you just want a few minutes of light conversation after a long day.

You choose the mood and the subject. Ask the character to keep things playful, slow the conversation down, or leave a scene behind. You can offer a reminder when an earlier detail matters, and you can end the call whenever you choose.

There is no need for a perfect opening line. Start with something you actually want to say.

Find the character before choosing the call

The reason to return is not a feature list. It is whether you enjoy the conversation.

Browse the characters and start in free text chat. Look for a personality or story that interests you. When you want to hear the next reply, check the character's available calling options.

Voice and video calls use credits. Review the current allowances and rates in your wallet or on the pricing page before calling. You can keep using text whenever that suits you.

The next conversation is yours

The world-first claim is part of Prelulu's story. The reason to try it is more personal: whether seeing and hearing your character makes a conversation feel different to you.

Meet your character

Start with a conversation. When you are ready, hear the next reply face to face.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Yes. Supported characters offer live video conversations. You can speak or type, hear the character's answer, and continue with a follow-up.

No. You can see and hear the character without turning on your own camera.

You can start with free text chat. Voice and video calls use credits; check your wallet and the pricing page for current allowances and rates.

No. It is Prelulu's own claim. This article does not present an independent launch chronology or claim that other products currently lack video features.