Dragon Ball Super Themed Escape Game to Take Place in 8 Cities Across Japan
30.August.2018 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
Escape game creators SCRAP have teamed up with Dragon Ball to bring fans a new collaborative event titled Chikyujin Shometsu Kara no Choudasshutsu (‘Escape From Earthling Annihilation’). The event will take place in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Miyagi, Aichi, Fukuoka, Osaka, Okayama and Hokkaido until December 31, 2018.
Escape From Earthling Annihilation – Plot
The peace of the earth was snatched away in an instant.
The evil emperor Frieza suddenly appeared on the planet.
His goal: to acquire perpetual youth and longevity with the Dragon Balls and annihilate earth.
Goku―the planet’s last resort―his powers too were taken by the Frieza Force.
For him to gain his strength back, he must gather all of the Dragon Balls before Frieza.
You must help Goku locate the Dragon Balls scattered around town and help maintain earth’s peace!
An online campaign is also being held in Japanese for participants of the event. You need to post a photo taken of yourself at the event on social media with the relevant hashtag along with your wish. One random person will be selected to have their wish granted. You can write whatever you like in Japanese, such as ○○がほしい (‘I want…’), ○○に会いたい (‘I want to meet…’), ○○を体験したい (‘I want to experience…’) etc.
Experience Dragon Ball for real as you read in the manga by collecting the Dragon Balls and having your wish granted!
■Information
“Chikyujin Shometsu Kara no Choudasshutsu” (Escape From Earthling Annihilation)
City List
Tokyo (Ajito of SCRAP, Shimokitazawa Building): August 30, 2018 – December 31, 2018
Kanagawa (Ajito of SCRAP Yokohama): September 6, 2018 – December 31, 2018
Miyagi (Ajito of SCRAP Sendai): September 7, 2018 – December 31, 2018
Aichi (Nazo Complex Nagoya): September 10, 2018 – December 31, 2018
Fukuoka (Ajito of SCRAP Tenjin, Fukuoka): September 12, 2018 – December 31, 2018
Osaka (Ajito of SCRAP, Osaka Nazo Building): September 12, 2018 – December 31, 2018
Okayama (Ajito of SCRAP Okayama): September 14, 2018 – December 31, 2018
Hokkaido (Ajito of SCRAP Sapporo): September 14, 2018 – December 31, 2018
*Final dates at each venue subject to change.
Ticket Prices
Advance Tickets: ¥2,400
Advance Tickets With Super Sacoche Bag: ¥3,900
Same-Day Tickets: ¥2,900
*In the case that advance tickets sell out on a certain day, same-day tickets will not be available.
*Sacoche bags available with advance tickets only.
*You need to be connected to the internet to participate in this event such as via a smartphone or tablet (excluding feature phones). Any charges are the participant’s responsibility.
Event Page (Japanese): http://realdgame.jp/dragonballsuper/
Wish Campaign
Application Date: 1st Round – August 30, 2018 to October 18, 2018 (*2nd round TBA)
Announcements: November 1, 2018
Application Conditions: Must be participating in Chikyujin Shometsu Kara no Choudasshutsu.
Present: Wish granted (1 person)
How to Apply
Step 1: Participate in the event.
Step 2: Have your photo taken while participating.
Step 3: Post your wish along with your photo and the hashtag #ドラゴンボール超脱出.
Step 4: Show that you have posted it to a member of staff.
Step 5: Fill in an application form.
Step 6: Write your wish on the application form and deposit it into the box.
*Only 1 person will be selected each round.
*A limit of ¥100,000 will be granted to fulfil the wish.
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Information
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MOTSU
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A-One
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MOTSU, let’s do it someday!
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Lineup
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XLARGE Releases Dragon Ball Collaboration Collection Featuring Popular Characters
19.May.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Film Soundtrack Scheduled for June Release
18.May.2022 | ANIME&GAME / MOVIE / MUSIC
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Details: https://columbia.jp/prod-info/COCX-41770/Official Site: https://columbia.jp/
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Graniph Releases Items Inspired by Upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Film
16.May.2022 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Japanese apparel brand Graniph has revealed two collaborative t-shirts inspired by the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero film! The items are available at the Graniph online store and in select Graniph locations in Japan.
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10.May.2022 | ANIME&GAME / MOVIE / SPOT
A special pop-up store celebrating the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero film is coming to four locations in Tokyo and Kanagawa! The film is scheduled to be released on June 11, 2022, and fans can pick up some exclusive merchandise at Shinjuku Station, Kawasaki Station, Ikebukuro Station, and Akihabara Station. The dates are listed below!
Exclusive Products
Special Bonus
Product Lineup
Shop Displays
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As a purchase bonus, customers spending ¥2,500 or more will receive a special holographic sticker!
Each venue will be decorated, so enjoy taking some photos with your family and friends.
Information
DRAGON BALL POP-UP STORE BY FLOWERING
Locations/Dates:
Shinjuku Station / April 25 – May 8
Kawasaki Station / May 17 – May 24
Ikebukuro Station / June 1 – June 9
Akihabara Station / June 14 – June 23
Official Site: https://www.jr-cross.co.jp/
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27.April.2022 | ANIME&GAME
POLARIS, the story game label started by NOMEETS, will get a second installment titled ‘Inside Blue’ this summer. Preorders will open at Spring Game Market 2022 on April 23 and April 24, 2022.
POLARIS is a story game label launched in the winter of 2021. Players become characters in the story, sometimes cooperating and sometimes betraying each other to arrive at their own unique endings. An incredibly immersive experience, the first work ‘RED LINE’ sold 400 units at Winter Game Market 2021, gaining tons of positive reviews. The title has over 300 different endings and a unique design like no other title before.
The second title ‘Inside Blue’ follows a group of high school students trying to solve a summer murder mystery in a small town. This is a massive change from ‘RED LINE,’ which was set in a world filled with humans and vampires in conflict. By interacting with townspeople, attending summer festivals, and enjoying vacation, how will you solve this bizarre and terrifying mystery?
Information
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Price: ¥6,000 (Tax Included)
Release Date: Summer 2022
Total Play Time: Around 150 minutes
Number of Players: 5 (No Gamemaster required)
Official Site: https://polaris.game