"Mayonaka Heart Tune" Inohana Rikka Release Event at Animate Ikebukuro

A release event for "Mayonaka Heart Tune" Inohana Rikka's Prologue CD "Matataku Hibi e" and CD ALBUM "ask for the moon" will be held at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store.

The event will feature a talk show with voice actress Momoko Seto, who plays Rikka Inohana, and a jacket signing session for a limited number of lucky winners selected by lottery. Additionally, all attendees will receive a special non-sale poster as an Animate release event exclusive bonus.

The event is scheduled to take place over two days, August 8th and 9th, 2026, at animate hall BLACK. Both days will have two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Guests appearing include Rikuya Yasuda (as Arisu Yamabuki) for Part 1 and Sayumi Suzushiro (as Iko Kirino) for Part 2 on August 8th. On August 9th, Miku Ito (as Shinobu Amatsuki) will appear in Part 1, and Rumi Ohkubo (as Nene Himagawa) in Part 2.

To obtain an event participation ticket, customers must pre-order or purchase both of the eligible CDs: the Prologue CD "Title Undecided" (1,650 yen including tax) and the CD Album "Title Undecided" (3,300 yen including tax) at designated stores or through Animate online. A "point receipt" will be issued for each purchase, which can be exchanged for an event participation ticket. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be available until supplies last.

The jacket signing session is limited to 10 winners per session who are selected through a lottery held on the event day. Winners will receive a participation ticket that includes the jacket signing session.

Distribution of event participation tickets begins on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. There is a limit of one ticket per person per performance. Reissuing, transferring, reselling, or exchanging participation tickets is strictly prohibited.

Event Overview

• Event Title: "Mayonaka Heart Tune" Inohana Rikka Prologue CD "Matataku 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: Saturday, August 8, 2026 & Sunday, August 9, 2026
• Time: Assembly, doors open, and start times for each part will be announced later.
• Performers: Momoko Seto, Rikuya Yasuda, Sayumi Suzushiro, Miku Ito, Rumi Ohkubo (appearance varies by session)
• Content: Talk show, jacket signing session (for lottery winners only)
• Bonus: Non-sale poster for all attendees
• Ticket Acquisition: Pre-order/purchase eligible CDs and exchange point receipts.
• Ticket Distribution Start: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Ticket Limit: One ticket per person per performance
• Eligible Products: Prologue CD "Title Undecided" (1,650 yen incl. tax), CD Album "Title Undecided" (3,300 yen incl. tax)

Important Notes

Event participation tickets cannot be reissued. Transferring or reselling tickets is strictly prohibited and may result in denied entry. The event may be postponed or canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Purchases and pre-orders must be paid in cash only; credit cards and Animate points cannot be used. Please note that ticket distribution may end early depending on store reservation status.

Access

The venue is Animate Ikebukuro Main Store. It is approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station and Tokyo Metro Ikebukuro Station.

For detailed and the latest information, please check the official Animate website. Information such as assembly, doors open, and start times, as well as ticket availability, may be updated. It is also recommended to check for any item restrictions on the day of the event beforehand.