Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, a hot spring amusement park in Hakone, began teaming up with Neon Genesis Evangelion on July 1 for a series of events. The newest event to be announced is the “Evangelion Laser Trap” escape game which is set to begin on July 23. The park’s cave baths are also taking on a theme inspired by the Second Impact in Evangelion with special lights and sounds.
Evangelion Laser Trap Escape
Guests must become Evangelion characters and use their knowledge, experience, and whole body to make it through the dark room and avoid the red lasers. Those who clear the room will receive an original Evangelion sticker.
Second Impact Cave Baths
The cave baths will be illuminated with bright red lights inspired by the Second Impact cataclysm from Evangelion.
Evangelion themed food and drinks will be served at the event, and fans can get their hands on exclusive merchandise.
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Evangelion Laser Trap Escape
Running: July 23, 2020 – August 23, 2020
Location: Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Opening Hours: 09:00-19:00 (Last Entries 18:00
Entry Fee: General ¥2,500 / Children (3-12 Years) ¥1,400
Participation Fee: ¥500 per person
Second Impact Baths
Running: January 10, 2020 – September 30, 2020
Location: Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Opening Hours: 09:00-19:00 (Last Entries 18:00
Entry Fee: General ¥2,500 / Children (3-12 Years) ¥1,400
Participation Fee: Free
Official Website: https://eva-hakone.com/
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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! ©SCRAP TM ＆ © TOHO CO., LTD.
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Escape from Godzilla
More Details to be Announced in Late February
Official Site: https://realdgame.jp/atami-godzilla/
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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 NishinoWhen 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! Information
’Nazokan’ (Mystery Can)
―Calling All Puzzle Lovers! We’ve Fit Tons of Puzzles and Riddles into this Can!―
Price: ¥3,000 (Tax Included)Where to Buy: Real Escape Game Stores and Tokyo Mystery Circus
Special Site: https://www.scrapmagazine.com/nazokan/
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The colorfully painted street pianos seen around Japan are set to make an appearance in Kanagawa Prefecture! Two of Yamaha’s upright LovePianos will be installed at two stations along the Hakone Ropeway from September 12 until September 25. During this time, anyone can freely play these pianos at Sounzan Station and Togendai Station. From the five distinctly designed LovePiano designs, numbers 1 and 2 will be installed for this event.
LovePiano #1
LovePiano #2
The Hakone Ropeway connects Sounzan Station and Togendai Station, a distance of about 4 kilometers, in 25 minutes. Those travelling this unique cable car line can catch glimpses of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashinoko along the journey. From March 18 until March 31, one of the LovePianos was installed at Sounzan Station to massive crowds and fanfare. Yamaha Music Japan has continued installing pianos in open spaces such as train stations, airports, and other facilities as part of the LovePiano project, which promotes activities to get the masses interested in piano playing. So far, LovePianos have popped up at over 60 locations, including Shinjuku Station, Shinagawa Station, Sapporo Station, and Osaka International Airport. LovePiano will also be installed at Odawara Sannomaru Hall and Umemaru Square in the HaRuNe Odawara underground shopping mall from September 5 until the 17th. Would you want to play one of these pianos in public?Information
LovePiano
LovePiano
LovePiano Unit 1
Hakone Ropeway, Sounzan Station, 2F cu-mo Hakone
(1300 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa)
Running: September 12 – September 25, 9:00-16:00
LovePiano Unit 2
Hakone Ropeway, Togendai Station, 1F Event Space
(164 Moto-Hakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa)Running: September 12 – September 25, 9:00-16:00 (September 12, 12:00-16:00)
Official Site: https://jp.yamaha.com/products/contents/pianos/lovepiano/
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Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time Director Hideaki Anno Gives Message For International Release
Amazon is set to release the anime film Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time worldwide on August 13, offering it dubbed in 10 languages and subtitled in 28. Originally released in Japan on March 8, 2021, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time is the fourth and final instalment of the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. The film's theatrical run ended on July 21 where it was revealed that it had received 10.22 billion yen in total, making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise and the first film distributed by Toei to reach this mark. An online panel titled Comic-Con@Home was streamed on July 23 which was attended by the film's director and writer Hideki Anno. The full video can be seen below."It's been 16 years since this movie was remade," explains Anno. "I was planning to finish it in about 8 years, but it took twice as long. So I'm relieved that it is finished." Asked about what he thinks attracts fans to the franchise, he says: "The story of the work, the drama, and the technical quality are kept as high as possible. We work hard to maintain high quality. And this is not possible without the efforts of our staff and cast. Aside from that, maybe there was something in Evangelion that people around the world emphasized with. It might be the emotions, or the structure that could be taken as their own stories. This is something that people all over the world feel for themselves, so it is hard to say what attracts them." Anno also discusses his enthusiasm towards seeking new goals. "Now that I've turned 61 this year, from now on, I plan on making some new live-action movies instead of Eva. For animation, it'd be great if I have a chance to do it again after I take some live-action shots." He continues: "Making a live-action video is totally different from animation. Because I can do a lot of things that I can't do with animation, that's why I'm really looking forward to it." At the end of his talk, he comments: "Not only Evangelion, but my work basically deal with themes unique to Japan, aimed at people who grew up in Japan. I am really grateful and honoured that such works are seen and loved by people all over the world. Thank you so much for supporting Evangelion, and I hope you enjoy the film." Amazon Prime Video is currently streaming the first three films in the film series: Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, and Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo. The final film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, will be released on the service worldwide on August 13, 2021. ©khara Information
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Amazon Prime Video Release Date: August 13, 2021
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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.Information
Mr. Osomatsu Escape Game: Escape From the Black Market Empire
Start Date: August 1, 2021
Venue: SOLARIA STAGE (6th Floor – SPACE on the Station)
General Tickets: ¥2,700
Advance Tickets w/Merchandise: ¥5,700
Official Website: https://realdgame.jp/osomatsusan/
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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. ©青山剛昌／小学館・読売テレビ・TMS 1996 ©青山剛昌／小学館 Information
Escape From the Scarlet Investigation (Blood Task Force)
Japanese Title:「緋色の捜査網からの脱出」
Release Date: 2021
Details: https://realdgame.jp/conan2020/
Escape From the Orient Express
Japanese Title:「オリエント急行からの脱出」
Tokyo
Venue: Tokyo Mystery Circus
Running: August 4, 2021 – September 12, 2021
Details: https://mysterycircus.jp/events/8933Aichi
Venue: Real Dasshutsu Game Nagoya (formerly Nazo Complete Nagoya)Running: September 2, 2021 – September 20, 2021
Details: https://www.scrapmagazine.com/nazocomplex/events/orient_express2021/
Escape From the Magical Castle
Japanese Title:「奇術城からの脱出」
Tokyo
Venue: Real Dasshutsu Game Kichijoji
Running: August 19, 2021 – September 5, 2021
Details: https://www.scrapmagazine.com/nazobldg_kichijoji/events/2021conan3/
Escape From the Black Assassin
Japanese Title:「黒き暗殺者からの脱出」
Aichi
Venue: Real Dasshutsu Game Nagoya (formerly Nazo Complete Nagoya)Running: July 29, 2021 – August 29, 2021
Details: https://www.scrapmagazine.com/nazocomplex/events/assassin2021/Tokyo
Venue: Real Dasshutsu Game KichijojiRunning: September 15, 2021 – October 24, 2021
Details: https://mysterycircus.jp/events/8934
Escape From the Final Public Examination
Japanese Title:「公安最終試験からの脱出」
Aichi
Venue: Real Dasshutsu Game Nagoya (formerly Nazo Complete Nagoya)Running: August 26, 2021 – September 26, 2021
Details: https://www.scrapmagazine.com/nazocomplex/events/project_zero2021/
Escape From the Navy Blue Art Museum
Japanese Title: 「紺青の美術館からの脱出」
Tokyo
Venue: Real Dasshutsu Game KichijojiRunning: September 9, 2021 – September 26, 2021
Details: https://www.scrapmagazine.com/nazobldg_kichijoji/events/2021conan7/