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A New Chapter of Memories: Muu's Debut at the 2026 Yuru-Chara Grand Prix

In an exciting development for fans of charming characters and nostalgia, Yumephoto Co., Ltd. has announced that its original character, Muu, will be participating in the upcoming Yuru-Chara Grand Prix 2026. This event marks a significant milestone for the company, known for creating yearbooks that capture the essence of childhood memories over the last 28 years. Muu’s participation represents a new endeavor to communicate the company's motto of bringing memories to the future more broadly.

The Birth of Muu: Why a Graduation Album Company Created a Character

Yumephoto has long been dedicated to crafting graduation albums, which encapsulate the wonderful moments of children’s lives. However, the goal has always extended beyond just compiling photographs into books. The essence of what Yumephoto aims to provide is that when children grow up and families gather to look back at those albums, there is laughter, conversation, and a strong sense of love, akin to planting seeds of memory that blossom into beautiful flowers of happiness years later.

Recognizing the changing landscape of photography—where families often capture moments on smartphones yet spend less time reminiscing together—Yumephoto felt a pressing need for a way to revive the cultural practice of enjoying memories as a family. Thus, the enchanting character Muu came to be. Muu is a gentle tapir from the magical “Forest of Memories,” who adores collecting precious fragments of moments like sports day, birthdays, and everyday joys, to plant as “memory seeds” in albums.

Meet Muu: The Memory Guardian

Profile of Muu

• - Name: Muu
• - Origin: The Forest of Memories
• - Inspiration: Tapir
• - Favorite Things: Albums, memories, and smiles
• - Job: To discover and plant “memory seeds” into albums, ensuring that smiles bloom in the future.
• - Dream: To reduce the number of valuable memories that get forgotten over time.

Since August 2026, Muu has also kicked off an official Instagram account where