Bushiroad Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takaaki Kidani) is pleased to announce that it has donated an originally designed manhole cover featuring the character 'Tomori Takamatsu' from the TV anime "BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!" to Toshima Ward, Tokyo. It has been decided that the cover will be installed near the west exit (central exit) of Ikebukuro Station starting in spring 2026.

Various locations in Toshima Ward, including Ikebukuro, are depicted in the TV anime "BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!" as crucial settings where the characters gather, face their struggles, and engage in their band activities.

This initiative, made possible with the generous cooperation of Toshima Ward, a place deeply connected to the work, aims to enhance the local area's appeal and provide an enjoyable experience for fans of the series to explore the city. The donation and installation of this originally designed manhole cover are part of this effort.

Bushiroad will continue to deepen its collaboration with local communities through entertainment and contribute to the creation of vibrant cityscapes. When you visit Ikebukuro, we hope you will also take a moment to look for this special manhole cover.

Installation Location Near the West Exit (Central Exit) of Ikebukuro Station, 1-1-25 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

Installation Period Spring 2026 (scheduled)

### What is the TV Anime "BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!"?

"MyGO!!!!!" is a band that started in 2022 and also performs as a real-life band. This work is an original animation that depicts the secret story of MyGO!!!!!'s formation. It's a story about the girls moving forward, even while lost.

<Introduction to the TV anime "BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!"> "Will you be in a band with me for life?" At the end of spring in her first year of high school, everyone at Haneoka Girls' Academy is in a band. Anon, who enrolled late, hurriedly searches for band members to fit in with her class. In the midst of this, she learns that Tomori, known as the "strange girl of Haneoka," hasn't formed a band yet, and Anon decides to talk to her.... Full of scars and uncool, our <music (scream)>. It's okay to be lost, move forward even if you are.

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