Official Website for 'Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period', Developed by AltPlus, Now Live; Pre-orders Open Today!

AltPlus Inc. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeshi Ishii; hereafter "AltPlus") is pleased to announce that the release date and bonus information for "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period," which they are developing, have been released. Release date set for July 16, 2026! Pre-orders start today! The Nintendo Switch game software "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period" includes a large number of card illustrations currently available in the smartphone app. It also features the 2nd Season of the "Main Story," which brings together the Osaka and Nagoya Divisions, as well as many popular event stories. Furthermore, continuing from the first installment, this work includes exclusive, newly written stories by Yuichiro Momose, who oversees the original Hypnosis Mic series, as additional content. Pre-orders are now being accepted starting today, and details regarding special edition bonuses and the HYPSTER limited edition have also been revealed. Additionally, a "Twin Pack" containing both "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 1st period," released on December 19, 2024, and "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period," scheduled for release on July 16, 2026, in a special box has been confirmed for release! Furthermore, if you have save data from playing the Nintendo Switch software "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 1st period," you can receive Chibi Character Cards as a save data linkage bonus for this title. Please visit the official website for details. ▼ "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period" Official Website https://hypnosismicarb.com/switch/2nd/ ■ "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 1st period" Linkage Bonus - Chibi Character Cards Features exclusive illustrations for this game & includes situational words! These are newly drawn chibi character cards for all 18 main characters. * Save data from "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 1st period" is required to obtain the save data linkage bonus. * Applicable to both packaged and download versions. * Cards can be viewed by selecting a character under "Collection" > "Character" within "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period." ■ Manufacturer Bonuses ● Special Edition Bonuses - Chibi Character Flake Seal 18-Piece Set Size: Within H35mm x W30mm Uses exclusive illustrations for this game! A flake seal set featuring all 18 main characters using newly drawn chibi character illustrations. - W-Pocket Mini Clear File Size: H120mm x W149mm A W-pocket mini clear file using the key visual for this title featuring all 18 main characters. ● HYPSTER Limited Edition Bonuses - Pre-order Bonus "Reversible Jacket" A double-sided full-color reversible jacket that can be used to swap the packaging of the included standard game software. - HYPSTER Limited Bonus "Sleeve Case" HYPSTER exclusive! A specially designed sleeve case. It will be delivered attached to the outer box of the special edition. - Special Edition Included: Chibi Character Flake Seal 18-Piece Set Size: Within H35mm x W30mm Uses exclusive illustrations for this game! A flake seal set featuring all 18 main characters using newly drawn chibi character illustrations. - Special Edition Included: W-Pocket Mini Clear File Size: H120mm x W149mm A W-pocket mini clear file using the key visual for this title featuring all 18 main characters. ▼ Pre-orders Now Being Accepted! Please see the product information page on the official website below for details on each bonus. https://hypnosismicarb.com/switch/2nd/info/ * Please be sure to check with each store when making a reservation. Information regarding future updates will be announced sequentially on the official website and the "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-" official social media accounts. Thank you for your continued support of "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-" and "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period." ■ What is "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-"? A music-based character rap project launched in September 2017, produced by EVIL LINE RECORDS (a label within King Record). Total of 18 unique main characters are divided into 6 teams: "Ikebukuro Division," "Yokohama Division," "Shibuya Division," "Shinjuku Division," "Osaka Division," and "Nagoya Division," engaging in heated rap battles. Renowned rappers and trackmakers in the Japanese hip-hop scene participate as creators for the rap music that colors the battles. The story of each character unfolds centered on music, with voice actors rapping through various songs. ■ What is "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-"? "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-," released in 2020 by Idea Factory Plus Co., Ltd., is a smartphone game app based on "Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-." Players can enjoy original stories and the rhythm game "KILLER SCRATCH!!," which features new, unique gimmicks like "Scratch Notes." The Nintendo Switch version includes elements familiar from the app version, as well as additional exclusive features, such as three full-voiced, newly written special stories for <2nd period>. ■ Main Characters Ichiro Yamada (CV: Subaru Kimura) Jiro Yamada (CV: Haruki Ishiya) Saburo Yamada (CV: Kohei Amasaki) Samatoki Aohitsugi (CV: Shintaro Asanuma) Jyuto Iruma (CV: Wataru Komada) Rio Mason Busujima (CV: Shinichiro Kamio) Ramuda Amemura (CV: Yusuke Shirai) Gentaro Yumeno (CV: Soma Saito) Dice Arisugawa (CV: Yukihiro Nozuyama) Jakurai Jinguji (CV: Sho Hayami) Hifumi Izanami (CV: Ryuichi Kijima) Doppo Kannonzaka (CV: Kento Ito) Sasara Nurude (CV: Ryota Iwasaki) Rosho Tsutsujimori (CV: Kengo Kawanishi) Rei Amayado (CV: Takaya Kuroda) Kuko Harai (CV: Shota Hayama) Jyushi Aimono (CV: Yuki Sakakihara) Hitoya Amaguni (CV: Eiji Takeuchi) [Nintendo Switch Version Overview] Title: Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period Reading: Hypnosis Mic Alternative Rap Battle Second Period Tagline: 6 Divisions Gather on Nintendo Switch™! Let's Settle This with a Rhythm Game! Compatible Consoles: Nintendo Switch™ / Nintendo Switch™ Lite CERO: "C" (15+) Number of Players: 1 Release Date: Scheduled for July 16, 2026 Price: [Standard/DL Edition] 8,580 yen (tax included) [Special Edition] 10,780 yen (tax included) [Twin Pack] 14,960 yen (tax included) Official Website URL: https://hypnosismicarb.com/switch/2nd/ Official SNS: [Game] Hypnosis Mic -A.R.B- https://x.com/hypnosismic_arb Copyright: ©IDEA FACTORY / Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- Production Committee [Game App Version Overview] Title: Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- Compatible Platforms: iOS / Android / Amazon Appstore Official Website URL: https://hypnosismicarb.com/ Official SNS: [Game] Hypnosis Mic -A.R.B- https://x.com/hypnosismic_arb Distributor/Development & Operation: Idea Factory Plus Co., Ltd. Copyright: ©IDEA FACTORY / Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- Production Committee * "Idea Factory Plus Co., Ltd." is a joint venture between Idea Factory Co., Ltd. and AltPlus Inc. * Contents are subject to change without notice. * Company names and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. ■ AltPlus Inc. Company Overview [Company Name] AltPlus Inc. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market (Security Code: 3672) [Representative] Representative Director Takeshi Ishii [Address] Sunshine 60 45F, 3-1-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo [Established] May 6, 2010 [URL] https://www.altplus.co.jp/