The Story of Tuki

In the spring of 2019, in a cozy apartment in Shibuya, Tokyo, a young illustrator named Yuki Tanaka sat at her desk, surrounded by sketchbooks and colorful pens. She had been trying for months to create a character that could express the emotions that words often fail to capture.

One rainy evening, while waiting for her instant noodles to cook, she absentmindedly drew a small, round face with big expressive eyes. Something about it felt different. It was not just cute—it felt alive. She named it "Tuki" after the moon, because it seemed to glow with a gentle, comforting light.

What started in Japan quickly spread across Asia, then to Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Tuki transcended language barriers because emotions are universal. A mother in Brazil could send the same happy Tuki to her daughter as a teenager in Seoul would send to her best friend.

By 2021, Tuki had become the #1 most-used sticker in Japan, with over 500 million downloads worldwide. The character had become more than a sticker—it had become a way for people to connect on an emotional level across the digital divide.

In 2024, Tuki embarked on a new adventure—entering the blockchain world. This was not about speculation or hype. It was about building a community of people who believe in the power of positivity and emotional connection.

The Tuki community on Solana carries forward the same spirit that made the stickers beloved: spreading joy, supporting each other, and proving that in a world of complexity, sometimes the simplest expressions of emotion are the most powerful.