"Mayonaka Heart Tune" Rinoka Inohana CD Release Event at Animate Ikebukuro

Animate Ikebukuro Main Store will host the release event for "Mayonaka Heart Tune" Rinoka Inohana's Prologue CD "Matazaku Hibi e" and CD ALBUM "ask for the moon". This event celebrates the release of the CDs and features the voice actress Rinoka Inohana, played by Momoko Seto.

The event will include a talk show with the voice cast and a jacket signing session for a limited number of winners. Participation in the signing session is limited to 10 winners per session, selected through a lottery among event attendees. All participants will receive a special non-sale poster as an Animate release event exclusive bonus. The lottery will be conducted on the event day, and absence when called will result in forfeiture.

To obtain an event participation ticket, attendees must pre-order or purchase both designated CDs: "Mayonaka Heart Tune" Rinoka Inohana Prologue CD "Title Undecided" and the CD Album "Title Undecided" at the same store, with full payment made upfront. For each purchase or pre-order, a "Point Receipt" required for exchanging event tickets will be issued. These point receipts are non-reissuable and strictly prohibited from being transferred, sold, or exchanged. Any fraudulent activity may lead to disqualification from the event. Payment for the upfront deposit must be made in cash only; credit cards and Animate points cannot be used.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, and Sunday, August 9, 2026, at animate hall BLACK, located on the 9th floor of the Animate Ikebukuro Main Store's North Building. Both days will feature a Part 1 and Part 2, with specific assembly, doors opening, and start times to be announced later on the official website and event page. In addition to Momoko Seto (as Rinoka Inohana), guests include Riya Yasuda (as Arisu Yamabuki) and Sayumi Suzushiro (as Iko Kirino) on August 8th, and Miku Ito (as Shinobu Amatsuki) and Rumi Okubo (as Nene Himagawa) on August 9th.

Event participation tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting Saturday, January 17, 2026. However, distribution may end earlier depending on the store's reservation status. Each person is limited to one ticket per performance.

Event Information

• Event Name: "Mayonaka Heart Tune" Rinoka Inohana Prologue CD "Matazaku Hibi e" & CD ALBUM "ask for the moon" Release Event
• Venue: Animate Ikebukuro Main Store (animate hall BLACK)
• Address: 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
• Dates: August 8, 2026 (Sat), August 9, 2026 (Sun)
• Time: To be announced (TBA)
• Guests: Momoko Seto, Riya Yasuda, Sayumi Suzushiro, Miku Ito, Rumi Okubo
• Participation Method: Obtain an event ticket by pre-ordering/purchasing both target CDs.
• Ticket Distribution Start: January 17, 2026 (Sat)
• Ticket Limit: One ticket per person per performance.

Access

The venue is approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station and Tokyo Metro Ikebukuro Station. Animate Ikebukuro Main Store is located along Sunshine 60 Street, shortly after exiting Ikebukuro Station's East Exit, in a vibrant area surrounded by numerous commercial facilities. animate hall BLACK is on the 9th floor of the North Building.

Notes

Event participation tickets are non-reissuable and cannot be transferred or resold. The event may be postponed or canceled due to future circumstances. Please check the official website for the latest information, including ticket availability, on-the-day sales, venue food and drink policies, and permitted items.