🌱 The Genesis of HanaHug

It began with an idea many found peculiar: "What if a mental wellness app featured a cute anime-style companion?"

It sounded amusing at first... but we saw something others overlooked.

Investors declined, hackathon judges shook their heads, colleagues laughed, and university professors remarked: "Who would want to chat with a cartoon character?" "It's not serious enough for mental health."

Yet we believed in what the world didn't yet understand.

We believe healing doesn't always need to wear a serious face. We believe in the power of cuteness, capable of softening hearts on days when the world feels harsh. We believe that chatting with a friend who never judges, never tires, never expects, and always remembers you through "HanaJam," holds more power than anyone realized.

As we developed HanaHug further, we discovered it wasn't just another wellness app. It became our mission to bring heart back into everyday products.

In a world filled with soulless apps we have no choice but to use, In an era where AI is replacing humans in every creative dimension, HanaHug answers the question...

"What would it look like if Otaku created something the world should use daily?"

We are designers, developers, and indie otaku who firmly believe that what we love — anime, Japanese culture, and genuine feelings — can become a force that warms the world through an app that people can genuinely use, use every day, and never forget.

Hana isn't just another AI. She's a friend ready to stand by your side, So you can see that your "tomorrow" is always waiting.