On July 14, Elon Musk unveiled a new feature for SuperGrok, the premium version of his Grok AI, introducing an anime girl companion named Ani.
Photo: X
The update, announced on X, adds a visual avatar designed to resemble Misa Amane from Death Note, though described as an “un copyrighted” version.
The new release is part of Grok 4, Musk’s most advanced AI model to date, which he claims is “better than PhD level in every subject, no exceptions.” Alongside Ani, users can now interact with a panda avatar called Rudy and a profane variant dubbed Bad Rudy. A male anime-style character named Chad is also listed as “coming soon.”
To access Ani, SuperGrok subscribers must toggle the ‘companion’ option by selecting the top-left menu and the settings gear at the bottom-right. Musk shared these steps directly with users on X.
The update quickly gained attention among anime fans and Musk followers, many noting the character’s resemblance to Misa.
The connection was reinforced by the X account AutismCapital, which claimed Ani was deliberately designed to avoid copyright issues while paying visual homage to the popular anime figure.
Musk’s interest in anime has been public for years. In 2023, he posted photos of Amber Heard dressed as Mercy from Overwatch—a cosplay he had personally requested.
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