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Whether you're a solo creator, a growing agency, or an enterprise brand — we'd love to hear from you. Typical response time: within 24 hours.

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5-7-3 Nakameguro, Meguro City
Tokyo 153-0061, Japan

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 – 18:00 JST (UTC+9)

Quick Responses

For fastest support, include your platform (TikTok/Reels/Shorts) and a brief description of your current retention challenge.

How We Can Help

From solo creators to enterprise video teams — here's what shortformen offers.

Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise

Enterprise Solutions

Custom integrations, dedicated account management, white-label reporting, and volume pricing for teams producing 50+ videos per month. We work directly with your video production pipeline.

API and Integration
Developers

API & Integration

Access shortformen's retention analysis engine via REST API. Embed hook scoring, scene analysis, and CTA optimization directly into your existing content management or publishing workflow.

Scheduling and Consultation
Consultation

Scheduling & Consultation

Book a 1-on-1 video strategy session with a shortformen specialist. We'll review your current content, identify retention drop-off points, and build a custom optimization roadmap for your channel.

Brand Customization
Branding

Brand Customization

Custom branded video templates, watermarking tools, and style guides tailored to your brand identity. Keep your content recognizable while engineering every second for maximum retention.

Find Us in Tokyo

Our studio and headquarters is located in the Nakameguro neighborhood of Meguro City — one of Tokyo's most creative and tech-forward districts, just minutes from Shibuya.

5-7-3 Nakameguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0061
3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line & Hibiya Line)
Office visits by appointment only — please contact us first.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.

shortformen is a short-form video engineering platform based in Tokyo, Japan. We provide data-backed frameworks, tools, and research to help creators on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts dramatically improve their video retention, engagement, and follower growth. Our platform has analyzed over 1 million videos to identify the patterns that separate high-retention content from the rest.
Yes! Our Starter plan is completely free with no credit card required. It includes 5 video analyses per month, the Hook Strength Analyzer, Scene Count Calculator, CTA Timer Generator, and full access to our blog and research library. For our Pro plan, we offer a 14-day free trial with full access to all Pro features — no commitment required.
Absolutely. Our Studio plan supports teams of up to 10 people with collaborative video analysis, shared dashboards, and white-label report exports. For agencies with larger teams or more specific requirements — including API access, custom integrations, and dedicated account management — please contact us directly at hello@gourmetflavorpairing.com to discuss an Enterprise package tailored to your needs.
Most creators see measurable improvement within their first 5 videos after applying shortformen frameworks. The biggest gains typically come from fixing the first 3 seconds (the hook), restructuring scene pacing, and adding pattern interrupts. Our case studies show an average retention improvement of 89% — but individual results vary based on your starting point, niche, and consistency of application.
Yes — shortformen is built for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Each platform has its own algorithm behavior and audience psychology, and our platform provides platform-specific guidance for each. We're also actively monitoring Pinterest Video and Snapchat Spotlight, with support for those platforms planned in our 2026 roadmap.
shortformen is headquartered in Nakameguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0061, Japan. Our core team of 14 is based in Tokyo, with remote team members across Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. We serve creators globally and operate our customer support in both English and Japanese, Monday to Friday, 9:00–18:00 JST.

For Partnerships & Press

Interested in partnering with shortformen, co-authoring research, or covering our platform? We'd love to connect with agencies, media, and platform partners building in the creator economy space.

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