For four days only starting in February 2023, fans of Hatsune Miku will want to take an incredible night cruise around Tokyo Bay. The virtual singer will collaborate with the popular Tokyo Bay Night Cruise which travels between Yokohama and Tokyo. The event will include special tickets, exclusive bonuses for guests, collaborative goods, and onboard decorations. Collaborative goods will be available to purchase on the ship or from the Shimapochi online store.

Outline

Dates: February 19, February 26, March 5, March 12

Night Cruise Itinerary:

Osanbashi, Yokohama / Check-in 16:00-18:00

Osanbashi, Yokohama / Departure 18:10, Enjoy the night view from the ship

Takeshiba Wharf, Tokyo / Arrival 19:45

*Guests will be led by a special MC narrating the night scenery. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Special Ticket Fare:

Adults ¥2,000 / Children ¥1,500 (Includes consumption tax and fuel price adjusted for inflation)

[Includes Hatsune Miku Collaboration Sticker and Postcard (6 varieties, random)]

Special tickets featuring Hatsune Miku will only be available to those reserving their spot online. Reservations can be made two months prior to the boarding date. Space is extremely limited, so grab a spot while you can!

Those not interested in bonuses can also enjoy a night cruise during this period, with adult tickets costing ¥1,000 and children’s tickets costing ¥500. More details will be released at a later date.

From December 10, 2022 until January 22, 2023, a special Tokyo Revengers Fair will take place at Animate locations nationwide and online to celebrate the return of the anime series for the Christmas Showdown Arc!

The series tells the story of freelancer Takemichi Hanagaki, who finds out that his only girlfriend has been killed by the ruthless Tokyo Manji Gang. Going back in time 12 years, he decides to save his girlfriend and become a better version of himself. The first season of the anime series ran from April to September of last year and was based on Ken Wakui’s manga series, which concluded on November 16. The anime will return in January 2023 for its second season.

During the event, fans can snag a special bromide (8 varieties) for every ¥1,100 spent (including tax) on Tokyo Revengers goods. These bromides will feature new illustrations of Mikey, Draken, Inupi, Koko, and other popular characters in tuxedos!

New merchandise will also be on sale, including clear cases, acrylic stands, and more, all featuring the new artwork.

Christmas card-style flyers will also be handed out at select Animate stores starting December 3 while supplies last, so be sure to celebrate the holiday season with the cast of Tokyo Revengers!

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Pre-registration for the upcoming Haikyu!! mobile game began on November 8! Haikyu!! TOUCH THE DREAM is scheduled to launch this winter, and the first trailer has been released on the title’s official Twitter page (@haikyu_haidori). 

What is Haikyu!! TOUCH THE DREAM?

Haikyu!! TOUCH THE DREAM is a fully-realized smartphone game for iOS and Android devices based on the globally-popular anime and manga series Haikyu!! Popular characters from the series appear in the title and players can form their dream volleyball team to take the top spot in the rankings!

▼Aim for the Top with your Dream Team!

Choose your favorite characters and create your own dream team to take the top spot!

▼Enjoy a Fully-Voiced Story!

Play through a complete story filled with unique characters, tear-jerking moments, and unpredictable twists and turns. All scenes are fully voiced!

▼Take to the Court with Chibi Versions of your Favorite Characters!

Enjoy an epic volleyball game starring original chibi versions of the characters!

▼Packed to the Brim with Content!

The game contains plenty of modes, including Story, PvP, Tournaments, and much more!

▼Filled with Original Illustrations!

Featuring exclusive illustrations, players are urged to collect all of their favorite characters to add to their roster!

Haiyuu!! TOUCH THE DREAM Pre-Registration Now Open

Pre-registration is now open ahead of the game’s release this winter. To register, visit the official Twitter page and add the game to your friends list on LINE. Depending on how many users pre-register, some incredible rewards may appear!

Keep an eye on the official Twitter page for more information!

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Yokohama Coffee Festival is coming back for the first time in three years! The event will bring together the best coffee from around Japan, showing off the personality and individuality of each shop. The festival was created to build bridges between shops and customers and to spread coffee culture in Yokohama. Coffee fans should head to Yokohama Park on October 23, 2022. 

Coffee tickets–four cups for ¥1,000–will be available to purchase on the day of the event, allowing visitors to compare different shops. From those who are just starting to enjoy coffee to those who are coffee fanatics, this event will allow everyone to enjoy coffee to the max! Be sure to chat with the charming baristas as you explore the festival!

From October 1 until October 31, Yokohama Royal Park Hotel will hold a special Halloween Fair at its delicatessen and lounge Coffret. In addition to six playful sweets from the Halloween Frankenstein to the Halloween Mummy, two types of autumn bread featuring pumpkin and purple sweet potato will be available, allowing guests to enjoy the taste of the season!

Halloween Frankenstein

Halloween Cat

Halloween Mont Blanc

Halloween Mummy

Halloween Pudding

Halloween Pound Cake

Pumpkin Cream Fondue / Halloween Anpan

Come enjoy this Halloween with some cute and silly sweets!

Jun’ichi Nakahara had a fascination with dolls, and this fascination is something he tried to share with as many people as possible during his lifetime. The upcoming Jun’ichi and Dolls Exhibition will focus on his work as a dollmaker and will be held at the Yokohama Doll Museum from July 16 until October 16, 2022. Filled with treasures, fans will be abe to see dolls made by Nakahara himself, along with original drawings and publications. 

A number of prolific creators from numerous fields have also contributed their thoughts on Nakamura’s work, including fashion designers, doll researchers, and artists.

The first 1,000 people to purchase tickets to the exhibition on opening day will receive an original sticker!

Nakahara is known for inspiring the eye style of shojo manga characters, so fans of the medium won’t want to miss this impressive exhibition.

From September 17 until October 2, Animate will hold the ‘Soldier’s Tea Time’ collaboration event with popular characters from the Attack on Titan series.

Goods

Animate Exclusive Box Purchase Bonus

Pin (8 varieties)

Mini Signboard (8 varieties)

Acrylic Stand (8 varieties)

Event Purchase Bonus – Bromide (8 varieties)

During the event, fans can purchase tons of exclusive items featuring newly-drawn illustrations of Levi, Eren, Erwin, and Jean. Purchase bonuses will also be given to those snagging merchandise.

Come have a cup with these handsome soldiers!

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More details about the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2022 in Yokohama have been announced! The main visual, drawn by illustrator Rella, celebrates the 15th anniversary of Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Kagamine Len. Megurine Luka, MEIKO, and KAITO also make appearances!

Vocaloid producer keeno has also been chosen to write a song for Hatsune Miku exclusively for the performance in Yokohama. Tickets will go on sale soon, with some seats also including original merchandise. Seats for guests under the age of 18 will also be available. Head to Pia on June 12 to snag your seats!

Additional tickets for the earlier Tokyo nighttime performance to be held at Suntory Hall are now on sale. Details for the Osaka performance will be announced at a later date.

The Tokyo and Osaka performances will feature live music performed by a full orchestra, while the Yokohama performance will be hosted by Hatsune Miku and include a massive screen behind the orchestra with footage for the audience to enjoy!

Comment from keeno

“I’m so honored to have been asked to write a piece for the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2022 Yokohama concert. 

I hope to bring the audience music that will touch their hearts and minds as it is played by a spectacular orchestra. 

The music isn’t finished quite yet, so I’ll continue doing my best!”

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Animate stores nationwide will celebrate Ash Lynx’s birthday starting August 6, 2022! The main character of the Banana Fish anime series is a fan favorite, and visitors will be able to see new Ani-Art illustrations from the series. Certain illustrations will be available to preorder!

Merchandise

Animated Exclusive Box Purchase Bonus

Animate Online has started a preorder campaign prior to the in-store event. The in-store campaign will run from August 6 until August 21, 2022.

Don’t miss this special event and a chance to celebrate Ash’s special day!
 

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Anniversaire Cafe Minatomirai Yokohama has opened a limited-time fair inspired by beautiful hydrangea! The ‘Purplish Flower Garden’ event is currently inviting guests to enjoy gorgeous sweets and drinks inspired by these spring and summer blooms until July 10, 2022.

Purplish Flower Plate

Purplish Flower Pain Perdu

Matcha Mont Blanc

Purplish Soda / Rainy Peach

Purplish Flower Stand Afternoon Tea

Purplish Flower Plate Afternoon Tea

Petits Fleur

The menu includes three desserts, two beverages, two afternoon tea plans, and one take-out dessert perfect for enjoying beside the sea. Come enjoy an elegant moment at the ‘Purplish Flower Garden’ event if you can!

Fans of Dr. Stone will be able to grab some embroidered T-shirts at Animate locations starting July 29, 2022!

Kingdom of Science

The Kingdom of Science shirt features Senku, Gen, and Chrome standing tall.

Empire of Might

Fans of the Empire of Might will want to grab this shirt featuring Tsukasa, Hyoga, and Ukyo.

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Animate will hold a fair to celebrate the second season of the Tokyo Revengers anime series starting May 14, 2022! Special items will be available both in-store and online.

The first season aired from April to September 2021 and instantly became a worldwide hit. Ken Watui’s original manga series has sold over 50 million copies and has also inspired a live-action film and stage play.

Lineup

During the fair, for every ¥1,100 spent (including tax) on Tokyo Revengers merchandise, customers will receive a random bromide as a gift (7 varieties). These feature new illustrations of everyone’s favorite characters getting ready for battle.

New goods from acrylic stands to character pins using these new illustrations will also be available for purchase.

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