Bandai Namco Research Inc. tested BanaDIVE AX, an interactive virtual character performance system, at the ASOBINOTES ONLINE FES on June 28, 2020, and has since used it for Bandai Namco Group live events. The system uses game AI to perform DJ functions, including joining tracks and controlling tempo, while 3D characters perform on screen and audiences vote in real time on song selection.

BanaDIVE AX integrates game AI with extended reality (xR) technology to create interactive virtual live performances. The AI analyzes pre-loaded music and performs DJ functions, including seamlessly joining tracks and controlling tempo, which are then linked to the movements of 3D animated characters displayed in the live venue. Audience members can vote in real time to influence song selection, and augmented reality (AR) audio-visual effects are also incorporated. The system was first publicly demonstrated as an experimental performance at the ASOBINOTES ONLINE FES on June 28, 2020; Bandai Namco Research Inc. noted at that time that the system remained in active research and development. It has since been used for Bandai Namco Group live events, including the Denonbu music IP.