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Revamping the Marriage Matching App 'youbride'

The renowned marriage matching app 'youbride', operated by IBJ, has undergone a significant rebranding and functional enhancement. This transformation aims at reviving the dating experience by emphasizing genuine human connections over mere criteria-based matchmaking.

Background of the Rebranding

In recent years, many matching apps have focused on filtering potential partners based on efficient criteria such as age, income, and occupation. However, users have expressed fatigue from endlessly comparing numerous profiles, stating that this efficiency often hampers building meaningful relationships. This realization led to the decision to revamp 'youbride'.

The rebranding aims to cater to those who feel drained by traditional criteria-based approaches, as well as individuals experiencing nuances in their life situations like wanting to remarry or integrating connections with their life outside of dating.

Aim of the Redesign

With this rebranding, 'youbride' aspires to create a comfortable space for users where they can engage authentically, without the pressure to present an idealized version of themselves. The app emphasizes understanding a partner's personality and values through their everyday interactions rather than solely relying on profile information.

New Brand Design and Its Significance

The redesigned logo symbolizes nurturing bonds between partners, visually represented by two shoots that grow into a single form, while the new warm orange color is infused with the idea of a welcoming space where everyone can be themselves, bringing comfort and reassurance.

Key Features to Enhance Understanding of Personal Values

The revamp introduces three major functionalities that help communicate the unquantifiable aspects of charm through daily interactions:
1. New Features - Prompts: Users can respond to scheduled prompts expressing their thoughts and values in their own words. This allows them to communicate their genuine personality and real perspectives beyond conventional profiles.
2. Updates - Murmurs: Users can casually showcase their daily moments and moods. The user interface has been significantly improved for better usability and aesthetic appeal. Increased interaction options mean people can express their true vibe through unembellished everyday submissions.
3. Independent Function - Voting: Introduced as an independent feature, users can simply select answers to stimulating questions about preferences or values to spark conversations based on shared interests.

Future Prospects

The rebranding marks the initial step towards establishing 'youbride' as a venue for authentic connections and personal value-based interactions. The app is committed to continuously introducing new features and improvements, allowing members to discover mutual attractions and values organically at their own pace while fostering safe relationship development.

Special Campaign to Celebrate Rebranding

To celebrate the revamp, 'youbride' is launching a special campaign for those who try the new features.

Campaign Period

Until September 30, 2026.

Participation Criteria

Participants must post at least once to the new 'Prompts' feature during the campaign period.

Reward for Participation

1. A chance to win gift vouchers through a draw.
2. A special coupon for the 'IBJ Matching' marriage party.
Details regarding how to participate and redeem coupons can be found within the youbride app or on the official website.

youbride is aimed at those seeking serious relationships for life partnerships and has over 25 years of operational history with more than 3 million registered members.
IBJ is known for providing holistic support in matchmaking, contributing to addressing Japan's declining birthrate through its marriage support services.