AnyMind Group Inc.'s group company, Bcode Inc. (CEO: Yuki Sazanami, hereinafter "Bcode"), is pleased to announce that "Jinja Ayu," a culinary creator managed by its creator agency "Creator Agency Alpha," has received the "Breakthrough Department Award" at the "TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2026" hosted by TikTok Japan. Jinja Ayu also attended the awards ceremony held on June 30, 2026. Bcode will continue to promote an environment where creators can develop sustainable businesses centered on strong trust relationships with their fans, by leveraging its unique creator support system and AnyMind Group's technology. ■ Background of the "TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2026" Award The "TikTok First Half Trend Awards" is an initiative that comprehensively judges and recognizes hashtags, keywords, music, gourmet food, entertainment including movies and anime, hit items, and creators that became popular on TikTok during the first half of the year, based on in-app data and other factors. In 2026, trends that had a significant impact on people's behavior and consumption were selected under the concept, "New culture begins from this trend." In this award, Jinja Ayu broadcasts live streams every morning starting at 5 AM, and as a culinary artist and mother of five, she shares home-cooking recipes that anyone can easily make with common ingredients. Her realistic portrayal of daily life as a mother of five resonated with many, garnering significant support. Furthermore, her participation in the "TikTok LIVE Global Awards Ceremony," the largest global awards event honoring top creators worldwide, held in Las Vegas in February of this year, and her recognition as a new role model for LIVE creators, contributed to her winning the award. ■ Jinja Ayu Profile Culinary artist and TikTok LIVE creator. From the relatable perspective of a "mother raising five children," she conducts LIVE cooking streams every morning starting at 5 AM. Through thorough two-way communication sharing her mor