AI Shopping Decision Assistant “Arekore” Officially Released: Provides Evidence-Based Answers in 5 Minutes to “Is It Okay to Buy?”

Background of Service Development
Service Features
How to Use
Future Outlook
Service Overview
Company Overview
Contact Information

Background of Service Development

The increasing number of online shopping options has made purchasing decisions more challenging for consumers. Research indicates that approximately one in two individuals abandons a purchase due to being unable to make a choice (SMARTASSISTANT, 2018).

Consumers frequently encounter three primary issues:

Difficulty in distinguishing between genuine and fake reviews.
Hesitation to purchase even with a single low rating.
Fatigue from visiting multiple websites for comparisons.

“Arekore” aims to solve these challenges, empowering consumers who want to buy but struggle to decide, through the application of AI technology.

Service Features

1. 5-Minute Decision Completion

By simply providing a product name or URL, the AI automatically investigates review reliability, reasons for low ratings, comparisons with other products, and the lowest prices. It presents a clear conclusion on whether it is “okay to buy” with supporting evidence, rather than just listing information.

2. Visualization of Review Reliability with “Sakura Score”

The reliability of reviews is quantified with a score from 0 to 100, helping to mitigate the risk of being misled by fake reviews.

3. Analysis of Low Ratings to Clarify “Does Not Apply to You”

Reasons for low ratings are categorized, and the AI determines if these reasons apply to the user’s specific use case. This addresses concerns such as “even with an overall rating of 4.3, a single rating of 1 is unsettling.”

4. Cross-Comparison for the “Best Fit” Product

The service automatically compares the product with other options and suggests the most suitable item for the user, supported by evidence. All information is provided with reference URLs, ensuring transparency for users to verify independently.

5. Four AI Shop Assistants with Distinct Personalities

Users can select from four AI shop assistants—Akari (Balanced), Haruka (Empathetic), Aoi (Logical), and Yuki (Speedy)—to match their preferred interaction style. Each assistant responds with a different voice, allowing for casual consultation as if speaking with a human shop assistant.

6. Conversational Product Search

Users can search for products by engaging in a conversation with the AI, such as “Do you have any recommended earphones for under 30,000 yen?” This feature is available even if users have not yet decided what to buy.

7. Voice Interaction

Typing is not required; users can simply speak to the AI, enabling hands-free shopping consultations.

8. Personalized Recommendations

The service learns user preferences, budget, and lifestyle from past conversations, providing optimized suggestions for repeat users.

How to Use

“Arekore” is available for free via web browser (PC and smartphone) by accessing https://arekoreshop.com/. No app download or membership registration is required.

Step 1: Select an AI Assistant

Step 2: Input the Name, URL, or Screenshot of the Product

Step 3: Receive the “Is It Okay to Buy?” Verdict in 5 Minutes

Future Outlook

MatrixFlow Inc. plans to pursue the following initiatives:

Release of iOS/Android applications.
International expansion.
Refinement of personalization features.
Expansion of supported e-commerce sites.
Strengthening multi-channel deployment through SNS and video.

The company aims to continue improving the service, striving for a future where “Arekore” is the default choice for making purchasing decisions.

Service Overview

Service Name: Arekore
URL: https://arekoreshop.com/
Supported Devices: Web browser (PC, smartphone)
Price: Free
Supported Categories: Widely supports home appliances, PCs, beauty devices, gadgets, and more.