Bandai Namco Entertainment to Install "The Idolmaster" Designed Manholes at Shirarahama
As part of "The Idolmaster" series 20th anniversary special project, Bandai Namco Entertainment will install manholes featuring idol Iori Minase, Shirarahama, and Wakayama mikan at Shirarahama. A special exhibition will be held from May 11th, with the main installation and limited clear file distribution on May 24th.
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This announcement is to inform you that Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., as part of the "Futamasu!!!!!!" special project commemorating the 20th anniversary of its popular content "The Idolmaster" series, has completed manholes designed with Iori Minase, an idol from the series, Shirarahama, which is a symbol of Shirahama Town, and "mikan" (tangerines) from Wakayama, and these will be installed within Shirarahama. We kindly request your coverage and reporting of the installation details below.
1. Installation Date, Time, Location, etc.
(1) Special Exhibition
Date and Time: Monday, May 11th, 10:00 AM ~
Until Thursday, May 21st, 3:00 PM
Location: Exhibition space within the Shirahama Town Hall entrance lobby (1600 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture)
Content: One designed manhole, explanatory panels, etc.
(2) Main Installation
Date and Time: Sunday, May 24th, 10:00 AM ~
Location: Within Shirarahama (near Hotel Sanrakuso)
(3) Distribution of Limited Clear Files
After the main installation, clear files will be distributed within Shirarahama (limited to 200 pieces).
2. About "The Idolmaster" Series and "Futamasu!!!!!!"
(1) "The Idolmaster" Series
This is a media mix content developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., centered around games.
(2) Futamasu!!!!!!
This project commemorates the 20th anniversary of the series by installing manholes designed with idols highly compatible with specific regions across Japan.
Reference URL: https://idolmaster-official.jp/20th_anniversary/manhole
1. Installation Date, Time, Location, etc.
(1) Special Exhibition
Date and Time: Monday, May 11th, 10:00 AM ~
Until Thursday, May 21st, 3:00 PM
Location: Exhibition space within the Shirahama Town Hall entrance lobby (1600 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture)
Content: One designed manhole, explanatory panels, etc.
(2) Main Installation
Date and Time: Sunday, May 24th, 10:00 AM ~
Location: Within Shirarahama (near Hotel Sanrakuso)
(3) Distribution of Limited Clear Files
After the main installation, clear files will be distributed within Shirarahama (limited to 200 pieces).
2. About "The Idolmaster" Series and "Futamasu!!!!!!"
(1) "The Idolmaster" Series
This is a media mix content developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., centered around games.
(2) Futamasu!!!!!!
This project commemorates the 20th anniversary of the series by installing manholes designed with idols highly compatible with specific regions across Japan.
Reference URL: https://idolmaster-official.jp/20th_anniversary/manhole