You will become the main character and adventure through the city of Tokyo with original Tokyo Metro characters!
Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Tokyo Metro"), in collaboration with Holiday Hack Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Holiday Hack"), which develops the experiential service "Machi Hack!" centered on local content, will be holding a limited-time original experiential entertainment called "Metro Time Gate" from Friday, May 31st, 2024 to Saturday, August 31st, 2024, in which visitors will be able to become the protagonist of an original manga through a combination of "manga x puzzle solving x walking around the city."
This project is an entertainment project developed with Holiday Hack, which passed the final screening in our open innovation program "Tokyo Metro ACCELERATOR 2022". It will be held for a limited time as an experiential entertainment of "manga x puzzle solving x walking around town", where you can enjoy walking around the town along the Tokyo Metro line with original characters drawn by Tokyo Metro along the story of the manga .
Purchase a trial kit (manga + 24-hour Tokyo Metro ticket for Metro Time Gate) on the dedicated website, exchange (receive) the ticket and trial kit at a Tokyo Metro commuter pass counter, read the manga, and register a nickname on the site, and "you" will appear as the main character in the manga. Also, as you solve puzzles set in the real city based on the information obtained from the manga, a story will unfold in which "you" is the main character, linking the story with your experiences in the city.
"Metro Time Gate" also features original characters drawn by manga artist Kenichi Watanabe, such as Shimochi Maru, who pays homage to the Marunouchi Line. Please enjoy this new experiential entertainment in which "you" become the protagonist of the manga and solve various mysteries and problems while traveling around the city of Tokyo with the characters.
Tokyo Metro is promoting the "City Tourism" initiative, which aims to encourage people to walk around the city, experience the charms of the areas along the Tokyo Metro line, and fall in love with the city, leading to tourism within Tokyo. Please see the attached sheet for details.
・About the original experience-based entertainment "Metro Time Gate"
1. What is "Metro Time Gate"?
"Metro Time Gate" is a new experiential entertainment with the theme of "manga x solving puzzles x walking around town" developed by Tokyo Metro and Holiday Hack, where you can become the protagonist of an original manga. Purchase a ticket for the experience kit (manga + 24-hour Tokyo Metro ticket for "Metro Time Gate") on the dedicated online site, exchange (receive) the ticket and experience kit at a commuter pass sales counter, read the manga, and register a nickname on the site, and "you" will appear as the protagonist in the manga. Also, by solving puzzles set in the real city based on the information obtained from the manga, you will be able to complete your own manga that links the story and your experiences in the city.
The manga and original characters were drawn by Kenichi Watanabe, a manga artist known for his delicate yet powerful illustrations. The characters will call you by name, and you will be able to take commemorative photos with the characters at the places you visit, giving you the experience of becoming the protagonist of the manga.
・Story synopsis
One day, a boy suddenly discovered a mysterious hole – a mysterious "gate." Beyond the gate was a world that was identical to ours… a so-called parallel world. This was a world called "NEXT" where intelligent life forms similar to ours had built their culture.
And now, a voice calls out to "you." "Please… help me."
It was a call for help from Mal, a member of the elite NEXT Keepers who protect NEXT. This is the story of the NEXT Keepers and you fighting for the survival of the world.
＜Main characters＞
Shimochi Maru Nickname: Maru
A lively and bright character
Due to a major incident that occurred in NEXT in the past,
After losing his father, he vows to become the next keeper.
He is the grandson of Shimoji Ginzaburo, the commander-in-chief of Next Keeper.
Vice-President Miyako (nickname: Fuku)
The next goalkeeper is a young ace.
Although he is usually a joker, he is very smart.
He is in charge of the Next Keeper's staff.
Even the commander-in-chief, Ginsaburo, has a high opinion of Fuku.
2. How to participate
① Purchase a ticket for the experience kit (including a "Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket" for use at the "Metro Time Gate") on the dedicated website.
② Exchange your ticket and experience kit at some Tokyo Metro commuter pass sales points
3. Read the comic included in the trial kit and register your name on the website.
*Free membership registration is required.
4. Use the information you have gained to explore various stations and solve the puzzles presented.
5. Decode all the codes and clear the game
3. Event period
From Friday, May 31, 2024 to Saturday, August 31, 2024
*Sales for the day of redemption will end at 8:00 p.m. on the day of redemption .
4. Sales period
From Friday, May 24, 2024 at 14:00 to Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 20:00
*Sales for the day of redemption will end at 8:00 p.m. on the day of redemption .
5. How to purchase a trial kit
Metro Time Gate dedicated website sales (advance reservation required)
1. Access the dedicated website ( https://tokyometro.machihack.com/ ), select the exchange date, exchange location, and quantity, and pay with the specified payment method. Once payment is complete, a QR code that can be used for redemption will be issued.
② On the specified redemption date, present the QR code sent to you at the redemption location to receive your trial kit.
*A fee will be charged if you cancel after payment has been completed.
*The maximum number of items that can be purchased at one time is 10 sets.
*Please note that there is a limit to the number of tickets that can be sold per day.
*QR code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE Inc.
<Pick-up (exchange) locations and times for the experience kit>
Some Tokyo Metro commuter pass sales points (6 locations)
(Applicable commuter pass sales points) Ueno Station, Ginza Station, Shinjuku Station, Iidabashi Station, Toyosu Station, and Oji Station
(Business hours) 7:40-20:00
*A special booth will be set up for a limited time at the Shinjuku Station commuter pass sales counter.
6. Sales price
2,800 yen (tax included) (includes Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket for use at the Metro Time Gate)
*The 24-hour special ticket is valid for only 24 hours from the time of use (passing through the ticket gate) until Saturday, August 31, 2024.
*Valid on all Tokyo Metro lines.
*We will not sell just the 24-hour ticket or just the kit excluding the 24-hour ticket.
*This product is not available for children.
7. Refunds
(1) If you have an unused experience kit (including a Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket for the Metro Time Gate)
*Only valid and unused experience kits are eligible.
A. Refund locations: Tokyo Metro Passenger Information Centers
(Ueno Station, Ginza Station, Omotesando Station, Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station, Ikebukuro Station)
B. Refund Time
a Tokyo Station 8:00-20:00
b Ueno Station, Ginza Station, Shinjuku Station 9:00am – 5:00pm
c Omotesando Station/Ikebukuro Station 9:00-16:00
(2) If you have a QR code
Please complete the procedure from your My Page on the purchasing site.
*In either case (1) or (2), a fee of 220 yen will be charged.
8. Contact Information
Tokyo Metro contact page : https://www.tokyometro.jp/support/index.html
9. Important Notices
– While participating in the event, please be mindful of your surroundings when walking on the platform or within the station.
・Please refrain from solving puzzles in places where it may cause inconvenience to other customers.
・Station staff, train crew, and commuter pass sales staff do not have any clues or answers to the mystery.
・Please use mobile phones with good manners.
・The temperature is expected to be extremely high during the event. Please be sure to drink plenty of water and take care to avoid heatstroke.
・To read the manga and enter your answers, you will need a device that can connect to the Internet, such as a smartphone or tablet. Please be careful not to run out of battery.
・This program will have the same content throughout the duration of the program. For the sake of those who will be enjoying the program, it is strictly prohibited to publish the puzzles, answers, and handouts on the Internet, such as on blogs or SNS, or to transfer or resell them.
10. Organizer
Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
Holiday Hack Co., Ltd.
From Tokyo Metro's press release
Article provided by: Kokosil Ueno
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