Q. If you could describe the company in one sentence? (Octopo is ___.)
A. Octopo is a place that turns people into something… unmistakably Octopo.
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An octopus has eight legs. Even those who arrive with just one soon find themselves growing more—gaining experience, stretching in unexpected directions—until, before they know it, they stand with eight of their own.
Q. What’s your ultimate work playlist?
A. 怪獣の歌 [Kaijū no Uta]
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There’s something about lively J-pop—its pulse, its brightness—that rekindles energy, even in moments when I feel completely drained.
Q. What’s a good day to work from home?
A. The day after an evening appointment.
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It isn’t easy to meet friends while working full-time, so those moments often happen on weekday evenings, after long hours. For someone like me, whose energy fades quickly, the following day can feel especially heavy. Working from home, then, becomes a quiet mercy—a way to conserve what little strength remains.
Q. What’s a good day to come into the office?
A. Monday.
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Weekends, without the colleagues I see every day, feel strangely still. By Sunday evening, I find myself longing to return—to hear their voices again, to share in the small, ordinary conversations.
Q. What kind of person would fit well at Octopo?
A. Someone who carries genuine passion for their work.
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When work grows difficult—and it always does—it is passion that endures. Those who truly enjoy what they do can withstand the weight of it, and in doing so, move quietly but steadily toward growth.
Q. What makes you most proud to work here?
A. The long lunch breaks—and the generous meal allowance.
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There is a certain luxury in time—enough to eat, to walk, to share a moment with colleagues under open skies. And with fewer limits on what we can choose, even something as simple as lunch becomes a small joy.
Q. When did you feel you grew the most after joining?
A. When the final result comes together.
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Octopo’s culture of feedback is like a conversation that never truly ends. Through others’ perspectives, I discover what I could not see alone. And when the work is finally complete, there is a quiet, undeniable sense of fulfillment.
Q. What would you like to say to someone considering applying to Octopo?
A. Hesitation only wastes time.
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There were more moments of happiness here than hardship. Work is never without its struggles, but sharing thoughts with reliable colleagues transforms even the difficult times into something meaningful. If life offers the chance, I would say—try working at Octopo, at least once.
Q. Who helps create a healthy team atmosphere?
A. MOON, NIA, DADA
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Disagreements are inevitable in any workplace—yet, somehow, we’ve had none worth remembering. I believe it’s because we all carry a quiet sense of consideration for one another.
Q. Which emoji do you use most often on Slack?
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These custom emojis, crafted by our very own “DADA,” have become part of my daily rhythm. Bright and playful, they soften the edges of work—making even routine exchanges feel a little more human, a little less rigid.
