[Top 30 Among 48,000 Companies] gracemode Wins Overwhelming Support from Candidates in Wantedly's "Most Nominated Casual Interview Grand Prix"

gracemode Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Minori Kinokami; hereinafter referred to as gracemode) is pleased to announce that it has been ranked among the top 30 companies in terms of monthly nominations in the "Most Nominated Casual Interview Grand Prix" hosted by Wantedly Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akiko Naka; hereinafter referred to as Wantedly), out of approximately 48,000 companies utilizing Wantedly.

About the "Most Nominated Casual Interview Grand Prix"

The "Most Nominated Casual Interview Grand Prix" is an award campaign held to commemorate the release of Wantedly Inc.'s "Nominated Casual Interview" feature, launched in March 2026. This feature allows job seekers to request casual interviews by directly nominating employees they wish to speak with. The campaign honors companies that gathered the most requests during the target period. No special entry is required, and all companies (approximately 48,000) using Wantedly are automatically subject to evaluation.

*Wantedly Inc. Press Release: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000021198.html

Ranked in the TOP 30 Amidst Numerous Companies with Unique Employer Branding

During the target period (March 9 - March 31, 2026), gracemode ranked among the top 30 companies in monthly nominations, competing with many large corporations and prominent startups.

We believe that being selected for this feature, where job seekers proactively nominate "people from this company they want to talk to," is a testament to our corporate culture, vision, and the "real appeal of our working members" directly reaching and resonating deeply with job seekers.

gracemode's Recruitment Approach: The Power of SNS and "Relatable Stories"

gracemode is a team of SNS marketing professionals who have achieved over 1 billion monthly views through the planning and operation of SNS media, including the beauty-specialized media "EMME." We have thoroughly applied the knowledge of "communication design that moves users' hearts," cultivated through operating our own media and supporting clients' SNS marketing and PR, to our own recruitment activities (HR domain).

We openly share not just the ideal aspects, but also the gritty challenges driven by each member's "passion" and the real stories of our organization's growth through Wantedly. Furthermore, before interviews, we deliver stories tailored to each candidate's career aspirations and preferences, demonstrating our commitment to "candidate-first" one-on-one communication, which has led to this overwhelming support.

Future Outlook

gracemode will continue to focus on strengthening its organizational foundation and recruitment PR, openly communicating our unique culture and challenging environment to candidates and job seekers.

Casual interviews are always welcome, so please feel free to contact us through our application portal if you are interested.

gracemode Wantedly Company Page: https://www.wantedly.com/companies/company_3864862

<Company Overview>

Company Name: gracemode Inc. (100% subsidiary of Vector Inc.) Representative: Minori Kinokami, Representative Director Location: The Works, 3F, 1-13-6 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Business Activities: Operation of beauty-specialized media, SNS marketing business, PR business Established: January 25, 2018 Corporate Website: https://gracemode.jp/