Dr. Stone THE STAGE ~SCIENCE WORLD~, the stage play adaptation of Riichirou Inagaki and Boichi’s Dr. Stone sci-fi adventure manga, is being performed at Ikebukuro’s Sunshine Theater until July 18, 2022.

In the year 2019 AD, a mysterious flash suddenly petrifies nearly all human life. 3,700 years pass with the human race frozen in stone, until in April 5738, a 15-year-old prodigy named Senku Ishigami is suddenly revived. He soon sets up a basecamp and begins to study the petrified humans in order to determine the cause of the event, as well as a cure.

The Tokyo performance will take place until July 18. From July 21 until July 24, the stage play will be held at AiiA 2.5 Theater Kobe in Hyogo.

Those unable to see the performance in person can stream the July 9 performance until July 16!

Comment from Tsubasa Kizu (Senku)

“My name is Tsubasa Kizu and I play Senku. 

Less than a month into our rehearsals, we’ve been powering our way through!

I’ll do my best to make sure that there are no injuries on set, and that myself and this wonderful cast and crew successfully complete this stage run. 

I really want to share how fun science can be with the audience, even if just a little bit. 

We’ll give it our all, so please continue supporting us until the very end!”

Ⓒ米スタジオ・Boichi／集英社・「Dr.STONE」THE STAGE製作委員会

Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science will hold a collaboration with the anime series Dr. Stone starting June 21! The project will include mini-exhibitions, character audio guides for permanent exhibits, commentary panels with collaborative visuals for permanent exhibitions, and collaborative goods! The event aims to convey a deeper interest in science to the younger generation. 

Mini-Exhibition

A mini-exhibition will be held to explain the world of the first two seasons of Dr. Stone from a scientific point of view. The science used by the show’s protagonist, Senku Ishigami, and his friends in the Kingdom of Science will be explained in an easy-to-understand manner through specimens and materials from the Museum’s collection of natural history and the history of science and technology. 

Location: Earth Building 1F 

Exhibition Details at a Glance

Fossilization Exhibit – How are Living Things Petrified? 

Archaeopteryx Fossil (Replica)

For example, in connection with the scene at the beginning of the anime in which all humans are petrified by a mysterious beam of light, the process of fossilization will be explained scientifically. An Archaeopteryx fossil replica will also be on display.

Music Exhibition – How are Records Recorded and Played Back? 

SP Record Player (ELECTROLA No.4) / Manufactured by ELECTROLA GESELLSCHAFT

In connection with a scene in the anime showing the characters crafting a record player to listen to records made at the bottom of a glass bottle, a scientific explanation of how records are recorded and played back will be on show. A German-made SP record player (manual portable phonograph) will be on display to help visitors understand. 

Character Voice Guides for Permanent Exhibits

Voice actors Yusuke Kobayashi (Senku Ishigami) and Kengo Kawanishi (Gen Asagiri) will provide their character voices in special commentary on ten of the museum’s permanent exhibits. 

The voices can be played back by scanning the dedicated QR code located in the museum with your smartphone.

Explanatory Panels with Collaborative Visuals for Permanent Exhibits

Explanatory panels with collaborative visuals will be specially installed in five permanent exhibits to introduce visitors to recommended exhibits around the massive museum.

National Museum of Nature and Science x Dr. Stone Collaboration Goods

Original goods featuring collaboration visuals were created exclusively for this project, including posters of the periodic table and crystal growing kits!

Where to Buy: 

National Museum of Nature and Science Museum Shop (Over-the-counter sales only)

Location: Japan Hall B1F / Hours: 9:30-Museum Closing Time

https://www.kahaku.go.jp/userguide/access/shop/

TMS Entertainment Online Shop

https://www.tmsshop.jp/

*In-store sales of the collaboration goods are scheduled to begin on June 3.

*The date for online sales will be announced at a later date.

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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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Dr. Stone fans will want to snag this new Senku Ishigami Science Hoodie from AMNIBUS!

Senku Ishigami Science Hoodie

Senku Ishigami is the main protagonist of Dr. Stone and is intent on bringing the world back from the brink of extinction using science. This simple hoodie is perfect for wearing around town or simply relaxing at home, and includes some of Senku’s catchphrases and motifs.

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Escape rooms invite family and friends to solve exciting puzzles and riddles within a time limit, and have become massively popular around the world. Since the first one opened in 2007, over 8 million people in Japan have participated in one of these exciting events held everywhere from apartment buildings to amusement parks.

The Escape from Godzilla event will be held throughout the Atami Bay Resort Korakuen, and will ask players to solve mysteries throughout the hotel. Visitors will need to explore rooms and sometimes interact with hotel staff to reach the end. SCRAP, known for its numerous crossover escape games, created the project.

Atami is the setting of the decisive battle in the 1962 film King Kong vs. Godzilla. 2022 is the 60th anniversary of the film, and guests are invited to enjoy an original story and original images showing Godzilla’s attack on present-day Atami in cooperation with Toho.

Keep an eye out for more details coming later in February!

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SCRAP, a company known for its unique escape games, have recently started selling its ‘Nazokan’ (Mystery Can) product at stores nationwide starting December 22, 2021. These items sold out instantly upon initial release, and have been highly praised by puzzle-lovers, including popular actress and model Nanase Nishino!

Two kinds of ‘Nazokan’ are on sale: The ‘Golden Angel Can’ and the ‘Silver Devil Can.’ Each large can contains a number of difficult puzzles and riddles.

Following its initial launch in October 2021, the first production run sold out in only six days. Puzzle fans have been begging for a second production run, and to celebrate the re-release, actress and model Nanase Nishino has released her comments on the product. Nishino is known as major puzzle fan, so what does she have to say? 

Comment from Nanase Nishino

When I first grabbed a ‘Nazokan,’ I was excited to see what sorts of mysteries I’d find inside, and I was ready to take on the challenge.
Spending my time on each puzzle, I completely lost track of time, and I came away with a real sense of accomplishment.
You can solve it alone,
or work together with your friends,
or even give it as a gift to someone who loves riddles!
I hope everyone has fun with this amazing product!

SCRAP’s Mr. Osomatsu themed escape game “Escape From the Black Market Empire,” which is currently taking place in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, has proven so popular that it’s set to open in Fukuoka on August 1.

Exclusive merchandise when buying select tickets: glass, coaster, business card, and card case

Sticker Set ¥300 / Folder ¥1,000 / Pins ¥500 / Acrylic Keyrings ¥800 / Mini Tote Bags ¥2,000 (Tax Included)

The escape game, which is called “Escape From the Black Market Empire,” features an original voiced story (recorded by the original voice actors) that has players using their smartphones to communicate with the six Matsuno siblings. They must work with them to help repay their debt.

The event also has its own exclusive merchandise. In Fukuoka, it will be held at SPACE on the Station on the 6th floor of SOLARIA STAGE which is located not even a minutes’ walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.

In promotion of SCRAP’s new Detective Conan themed escape game Escape From the Scarlet Investigation (Blood Task Force), five of the company’s past escape games made in collaboration with the anime series are being revived for a temporary period.

Escape From the Orient Express

Escape From the Magical Castle

Escape From the Black Assassin

Escape From the Final Public Examination

Escape From the Navy Blue Art Museum

Here’s what it’s like to play..

SCRAP’s escape games are made in collaboration with many different series and see players become a character in the story where they must solve puzzles and riddles to find a way out. They have collaborated with Detective Conan since 2013 during which over 1.3 million people have played. The newest entry to the series is Escape From the Scarlet Investigation (Blood Task Force).

Five previous escape games make a return this year including Escape From the Orient Express (2014), Escape From the Magical Castle (2015), Escape From the Black Assassin (2016), Escape From the Final Public Examination (2018), and Escape From the Navy Blue Art Museum (2019). Each features a completely original story set in the world of Detective Conan.

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Japanese real-life escape game creative company SCRAP is set to open a new game in collaboration with the anime series The Promised Neverland. Titled “Escape from the Demons’ Forest,” the game will open in seven cities across Japan on July 8.

Escape game bring people together in a themed space where they have to solve puzzles in order to escape. Players of this new game take on the role of one of the special children to be eaten like Emma, Ray, and Norman. They must work alongside the characters while avoiding the demons guarding the area. If you’ve always wanted to feel like you’re in the world of The Promised Neverland, this immersive experience is on way of getting there.

SCRAP has collaborated with The Promised Neverland before, with their 2019 game receiving the Best Event Award for its original story and level of immersion. The new game is sure to be a similar experience, with newly-recorded voice lines for Emma, Norman, and Ray who players will interact with.

Players who book a ticket in advance can also receive a special message in a bottle.

©白井カイウ・出水ぽすか／集英社・約束のネバーランド製作委員会
*「リアル脱出ゲーム」は株式会社SCRAPの登録商標です。

Real-life escape game creative company SCRAP launched a new escape game on Monday in collaboration with the anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Escape From the Demon Infested Natagumo Mountain | ¥3,400 (Tax Included)

‘Escape From the Demon Infested Natagumo Mountain’ is a collaboration between SCRAP’s immensely popular ‘Real Dasshutsu Game’ escape game series which has been experienced by over 8.2 million people and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the anime series that has taken the world by storm when it aired in 2019. Its popularity surged once again with the release of the anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train last year, and the hype is set to continue when the second season of the anime begins airing this year.

This escape game is available to buy online at SCRAP GOODS SHOP as well as their stores. It’s an easy to use kit which only requires the use of a smartphone, PC, or tablet. Players can play with as many people as they like from the comfort of their own home.

The game is inspired by the battle between Tanjiro and the Lower Rank 5 Demon Rui on Natagumo Mountain. Players form part of the Demon Slayer Corps and must use the documents provided to solve riddles in order to defeat the demons.

The escape game features many characters from the series including completely new recordings by the actual voice cast for Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, Tomioka, Shinobu, Kagaya, Rui, and the Kasugai Crows.

Merchandise Line-Up

SCRAP has also released a collection of original merch illustrated by ufotable, the studio that animates the series.

Sticker Set ¥300 / Folder ¥1,000 / Folder Set ¥4,000 / Pins ¥500 Each / Key Rings ¥800 Each / Wooden Stands ¥1,500 Each / Memo Pad ¥800 / Bath Towel ¥3,000 (Tax Included)

Bonus Item

Nezuko Wooden Box

A bonus wooden Nezuko box with a puzzle inside is also available which comes with a limited-edition Nezuko pin. Available for an extra ¥3,000.

The game is available in Japanese only. Do you have what it takes to escape from Natagumo Mountain?

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©SCRAP

Japanese escape game creative company SCRAP has announced a brand new game in collaboration with Summer Time Rendering, a manga series written and illustrated by Yasuki Tanaka which concluded in February this year. An anime adaptation for the series has been green-lit.

Shueisha describes the manga’s story: “Upon hearing of Ushio’s death, Shinpei returns to his hometown of Wakayama City on Hitogashima and reunites with his childhood friend’s family. The funeral goes smoothly, but under the surface something strange is brewing on the island. What mysteries await him on this secluded summer island?”

SCRAP’s escape game will take place on Tomogashima, an island located in Wakayama which inspired the setting of Summer Time Rendering. Taking place for one day only on July 22, the game will have players solving puzzles and mysterious around the real-life island in order to escape. The game is limited to just 50 groups and a maximum of 100 people. Applications are open now until April 26 and players will be selected randomly.

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Japanese anime and manga-inspired jewellery brand ETERNO RÉCIT released a new collection of silver rings last Wednesday (February 3) based on characters from the popular TV anime series Dr.STONE.

Dr.STONE Ring Collection: Senku Ishigami, Gen Asagiri, Tsukasa Shishio

Senku Ishigami Design

Gen Asagiri Design

Tsukasa Shishio Design

The collection is a must-grab for fans of the series. Who else is enjoying the ongoing second season?

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