with, Inc. (CEO: Akito Igarashi), a subsidiary of Enito Group, Inc., is pleased to announce that artist ano and Aribobo from the rock band "Yabai T-Shirts Ya-san" have been selected as the monthly guests for "with Sync Labo," a talk segment focusing on values, broadcast within FM802's popular program "EVENING TAP" during July.
The first broadcast is scheduled for tomorrow, July 2nd (Thu), from 19:20 to 19:40.
The matching app "with" offers opportunities to meet partners with whom users can be their natural selves, based on shared values, through features like "Preference Cards" and personality/psychological tests.
Launched in May 2026 within the popular FM802 program "EVENING TAP," the special segment "with Sync Labo" (every Thursday, 19:20-19:40) invites two artists each month to delve into their respective values through conversations about their music activities, views on romance, and how they interact with others.
For July, ano and Aribobo have been chosen as the third set of monthly guests.
Listeners can look forward to candid conversations between the two, who have been friends for 10 years, discussing topics such as personal space, views on romance, and daily routines. It is also mentioned that Aribobo has friends who met and married through "with."
This talk session is scheduled to be uploaded to the FM802 YouTube channel and other platforms, so please enjoy it alongside the broadcast.
<FM802 EVENING TAP "with Sync Labo" July Schedule>
Broadcast Times: July 2nd (Thu), 9th (Thu), 16th (Thu), 23rd (Thu), 30th (Thu) from 19:20 to 19:40
*Following the broadcast, the content of the "with Sync Labo" segment will be released as videos on the FM802 YouTube channel, TikTok, and the official "EVENING TAP" X account.
Program HP = https://funky802.com/et/
Program X = @FM802EVENINGTAP (Program Hashtag = #802TAP)
FM802 YouTube Channel = https://www.youtube.com/@funky802osaka
FM802 TikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@fm802_pr
Reference Materials
[Enito Group Overview]
Enito Group was established in March 2023 as the management and oversight company for with, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "with"), the provider of "with," and Omiai, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Omiai"), the provider of "Omiai." We develop and operate services for the matching apps "with" and "Omiai," combining warmth with science to foster many good relationships. Moving forward, we will further strengthen trust and safety, and by leveraging technologies such as generative AI and machine learning, we aim to provide optimal dating opportunities to more people. Furthermore, we aspire to become a "life infrastructure" that supports diverse life events originating from encounters, not limited to matching apps, by continuously providing new value to society through various initiatives.
Total cumulative members for "with" and "Omiai": Over 25 million (as of January 2026)
Total cumulative matches for "with" and "Omiai": Over 200 million pairs (as of June 2023)
Origin of the Enito Group Company Name
The company name Enito Group was coined by combining "縁 (en)," which signifies the "connections" that Enito Group values in providing optimal encounters, and "糸 (ito)," meaning "thread," symbolizing "connecting people." Enito Group aims to be the "thread" that connects individuals seeking partners with whom they can be themselves.
Enito Group Company Profile
Company Name: Enito Group, Inc. (formerly with, Inc., name changed on March 1, 2023)
English Company Name: Enito Group, Inc.
Representative: Kazuya Nobe, Representative Director Group CEO
Head Office Location: Ebisu Business Tower 17F, 1-19-19 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: September 2012
Business Activities: Management and oversight of with, Inc. and Omiai, Inc.
Major Shareholders: Bain Capital Private Equity, LP, Tybourne Capital Management, et al.
URL: https://enito.co.jp/
[with Overview]
What is "with," the matching app that offers value-oriented encounters?
Launched in September 2015, "with" is a dating and matchmaking app that provides value-oriented encounters. It is primarily used by people in their 20s seeking serious relationships. Since its launch, the app has adopted approaches based on statistics and psychology, developing and offering original features such as "Psychological Tests" to create opportunities for matching with partners who share similar values, including deep-seated ones, and "Preference Cards" to express one's interests and concerns. "with" also participates in the Japan Association of Dating and Marriage Apps to contribute to the healthy development of the industry.
App Name: with
Provider: with, Inc.
Launch Date: Browser version: September 23, 2015 / iOS version: March 29, 2016 / Android version: May 17, 2016
Supported OS
https://support.with.is/hc/ja/sections/4699522708505 (Other > Recommended Operating Environment)
Web Version URL
https://with.is/welcome
Pricing
Free download (in-app purchases available) Download iOS: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id1080235090 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.with
*Android is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc.
*iTunes, App Store, and Apple ID are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
"with" Safety and Security Initiatives
For safety and security, "with" implements initiatives such as identity and age verification using official identification documents, 24/7/365 operator monitoring and patrols, and early detection of fraudulent users using AI. We also provide a Safety Center with information to help all users feel more secure when using "with."
Safety Center URL: https://with.is/safety_center/top
with Company Profile
Company Name: with, Inc.
English Company Name: with, Inc.
Representative: Akito Igarashi, Representative Director CEO
Head Office Location: Ebisu Business Tower 17F, 1-19-19 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Operation Start Date: March 1, 2023 (Date of business succession through company split from Enito Group, Inc.)
Business Activities: Operation of the matching app "with"
Shareholder: Enito Group, Inc. (100%)
URL: https://with.is/welcome
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- Category: エンタメ
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