“18TRIP”‘s first large-scale event will be held! Mayors gather at HAMA stage ♪ Solo song cassette will also be produced

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It has been announced that the first large-scale real event for the app game “18TRIP” “18TRIP presents “HAMA Tours General Meeting”” will be held on April 20, 2025. In addition, it has been decided that each group will release new cassette tapes and that characters such as the ward mayor will produce solo songs.

“18TRIP” is a near-future hospitality adventure game with the theme of “travel” set in Yokohama’s “HAMA18 Ward” in the near future.
The protagonist, who was born and raised in HAMA, which was once one of the country’s top tourist destinations but has been forced into harsh conditions, joins the travel agency “HAMA Tours” as a “chief”. He plans a package tour to rebuild the tourism industry while getting involved with his childhood friend Daikoku Kai.

Popular illustrator Oyo is in charge of character design, and Misao Higuchi and Laichi Kyusawa, who have worked on many hit works, are the main scenario writers. The cast includes over 20 voice actors, including Chiaki Kobayashi, who plays the main character’s childhood friend, “Kawai Daikoku.” The game is currently being distributed in a free-to-play format for smartphones.

“18TRIP” will mark six months since its release on November 23rd. At auspicious timing, it has been decided that the first large-scale real event of this work, “18TRIP presents “HAMA Tours General Meeting”” will be held.
Since “18TRIP” is set in Yokohama in the near future, the venue will be KT Zepp Yokohama in Yokohama.

This event will have two performances a day on Side A and Side B, with Side A featuring 18is, morning group, afternoon group, and 16 conductor cast members. Side B will feature 16 members of the 18is, Yuban, Yoban, and Conductor casts. Please note that Shun Horie, who plays Yohanko Taro, will appear only through audio.

Also, the first cassette tape of “18TRIP” will be released on November 20th, but the release of the next cassette tape of each group has already been announced.
“18TRIP Cassette #06-#09”, which will be released in August 2025, will include “18TRIP’s first character solo song” in addition to hospitality duo songs by each group.

The ward chief’s character solo song, which has been decided to be produced this time, will use illustrations drawn by character designer Oyo on the cassette tape.

First, in “18TRIP Cassette #06”, Neriki Nishizono and Kafumi Daikoku appear, and in “18TRIP Cassette #07″, Akuta Isotake and Kiori Kinugawa appear. In “18TRIP Cassette #08”, it has been decided that Kitakata Raito and Ikunari Fakegawa will appear, and in “18TRIP Cassette #09”, Nagi Hachinoya and Toi Hakuko will appear in new drawings. Each solo song will be included.
Additionally, a “Limited Illustration SR Card Present Code” will be included as a limited time benefit. Let’s look forward to the release of the illustrations.

In addition to the mayor, conductors will also be participating in the original voice drama that will be included in “18TRIP Cassette #06-#09.” There will be no digital distribution of the voice drama, and it will only be recorded on cassette tape. However, a serial code for a music app that allows you to listen to the contents of the cassette tape on your smartphone is included, so even if you don’t have a cassette player, you can still listen to voice dramas by purchasing the cassette tape.

There are also original benefits for each store.
Kanime has stamp-style stickers, Animate has clear cards, Amazon has mega jackets, Gamers has travel ticket-style stickers, and Rakuten Books has acrylic keychains, so be sure to check out the goods you want.

Furthermore, if you reserve “18TRIP Cassette #06-#09” at participating stores such as Animate mail order or Gamers with full payment, you will receive a serial number to apply for the advance ticket lottery for the event “18TRIP presents “HAMA Tours General Conference””. It has been decided to implement the Serial numbers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and you will receive one serial number for every pre-order of one eligible product. You can apply for up to two tickets per ticket type for either Side A or Side B.

The stores offering original benefits and the stores participating in the campaign may differ depending on the store, so be sure to check the information carefully before making a reservation for the cassette tape.

Currently, the archive of “18TRIP” official live broadcast “HAMA Tours Public Relations Department #02 Half Anniv. SP” where the above information was announced is available on YouTube.
During the program, new information on app games and other collaboration information for the half anniversary will also be announced.
The archive release period is 23:59 on November 24th, so be sure to watch it as soon as possible.

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