Anaguma

Anaguma Inc., established in January 2018, is a technology firm centered on redefining digital interaction. The company was founded by CEO Seijo Nishimura, alongside COO Kanae Kojima and CTO Yasunari Iijima. Anaguma, which translates to 'hole-bear' (badger) in Japanese, derives its name from a defensive yet powerful formation in the game of Shogi, reflecting a business philosophy of building a solid foundation to enable aggressive, strategic moves in the market.

The company's mission is to "liberate the potential of communication" as a stepping stone to its broader vision of "liberating the potential of humanity." This mission is embodied in its flagship product, Jiffcy, a patented text-based call application. Jiffcy targets a real-time communication gap, particularly among the Gen Z demographic, which has shown an increasing aversion to traditional phone calls. A company-led survey found that 40% of Gen Z individuals feel uncomfortable with phone calls, citing reasons like nervousness and the lack of privacy.

Jiffcy operates as a real-name social networking service where users can initiate a "text call." Once the recipient accepts, the platform displays text as it is typed, character by character, simulating the real-time flow of a verbal conversation without the need for voice. This core feature addresses the desire for immediate connection while alleviating the pressures associated with voice calls. The application is primarily used by students and younger generations to communicate with friends, family, and partners.

The business operates within the mobile application and social networking market, focusing on users who prefer text-based interaction but still seek the immediacy of a call. While the specific revenue model is not detailed, the company's focus is on growing Jiffcy into a global social networking service. Anaguma has gained media traction, with features on platforms such as ABEMA TV, TOKAI RADIO, and Toyo Keizai Online, indicating growing market awareness. Keywords: Anaguma Inc., Jiffcy, Seijo Nishimura, text call app, real-time messaging, communication technology, Gen Z communication, social networking service, mobile application, Japanese startup, text-based communication, live texting, communication platform, digital interaction, patented technology