[Follower Appreciation Festival] Connecting Strategy and Playfulness | studio_maki

The image of an investor who sticks to their convictions

The world of investment requires a balance of calmness and passion.

studio_maki publishes their daily balance for Nikkei 225 futures and Japanese stock margin trading, sharing their thoughts alongside the data.

The style of posting screenshots of profit and loss and clearly stating the rationale for trades is proof of how much they value transparency in their records.

A style of sharing profit and loss to turn it into learning

It is not easy to record results without hiding anything.

However, that honesty becomes a learning opportunity for readers. Reading their articles, you will naturally feel that "in investment, both success and failure are all experiences."

Explanation of the behavioral economics concept "Disposition Effect"

They also clearly introduce the "Disposition Effect," a representative bias that distorts investment psychology, within their articles.

The appeal lies in how they explain difficult theories in an approachable way, sometimes incorporating humor by comparing them to crane games.

Investment philosophy: "There is a path behind others, where the flowers bloom"

"Buy based on your own convictions, not the expectations of others"

This phrase, which is shown repeatedly, expresses the strength of their core as an investor. Their attitude of viewing stop-loss as a "necessary expense" and moving forward without fearing mistakes should give courage to many readers.

Playing, learning, and sharing with generative AI

Another pillar alongside investment is creative activity utilizing generative AI.

Illustration and stamp production using Gemini and Skywork

They make full use of Gemini, Skywork, ChatGPT, and others to create illustrations and stamps. They generously share the prompts used in the process.

The attitude of "sharing learning" rather than keeping technology to oneself is something readers are grateful for.

Serialized projects such as the "Tsurezure naru mama ni" (As the mood takes me) series

The "Tsurezure-naru-mama-ni" (As the Spirit Moves Me) series, where illustrations are generated by AI based on daily themes, is filled with the playfulness characteristic of studio_maki.

While it feels like a diary, the interesting part is that each piece contains a new experiment.

Works born from connections with regions and other creators

The range of subjects continues to expand, from illustrations inspired by other creators' songs to stories based on local festivals.

There is a warmth in the attitude of valuing connections with people and regions while using the latest technology of AI.

The challenge as an "activist shareholder"

studio_maki's activities go beyond just investment and creation.

Proposing service improvements as a note shareholder

As a shareholder of note, Inc. (TSE Growth: 5243), they have expressed proposals for service improvements through articles.

Strong words such as "I will make this a proposal at the 2026 general meeting of shareholders" reveal a genuine desire to make the platform better.

Awareness of issues regarding search functions and usage restrictions

They frankly point out issues noticed through actual use, such as the specifications of search functions, usage restrictions, and the nature of submission contests.

Rather than mere criticism, the constructive approach of communicating "how things should be" from both the user and shareholder perspectives inspires trust.

Organizing and disclosing capital and business alliances and shareholder composition

They have also compiled information on alliances with Google (Alphabet A) and major shareholders in articles. These activities reflect both analytical skills as an investor and a sense of responsibility as a shareholder.

A person where strategy and humor coexist

studio_maki's writing combines strategic thinking with approachability.

INTJ-type strategic thinking and independence

As indicated by the "Architect (INTJ)" result of the MBTI test, strategic thinking and independence are evident throughout their activities.

The attitude of viewing investment as a "giant chess game" and calmly making moves can be felt through their articles.

Playfulness bleeding into set phrases and emoticons

The set phrases that appear at the beginning and end of articles, such as 'Good evening everyone 🌃''`ｨ (ﾟдﾟ)/。' and 'φ(..) memo memo ☘🍀', as well as the catchphrase 'What are we talking about again?'

These add just the right amount of softness to strategic articles.

The lingering impression of 'What are we talking about again?'

Many readers surely find themselves smiling at these words, which are suddenly inserted after serious content.

As a technique for leaving a unique lingering impression on an article, this has become a charm unique to studio_maki.

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