Experience 'PARANORMASIGHT' in the 'Real Sumida'! 'PARANORMASIGHT Alt FILE23 Honjo Nyanya Fushigi powered by Catrip Sumida' Opens Saturday, May 2, 2026
Square Enix will host a real-world puzzle-solving event based on the game 'PARANORMASIGHT' in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, starting May 2, 2026. Participants explore the city using a smartphone and a dedicated kit.
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Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Takashi Kiryu; hereinafter 'Square Enix') announces the launch of the immersive mystery walk 'PARANORMASIGHT Alt FILE23 Honjo Nyanya Fushigi powered by Catrip Sumida' (hereinafter 'this work') on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This is a real-world puzzle-solving event where participants walk through the streets of Sumida, in collaboration with the currently available horror-mystery ADV game 'PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo' (hereinafter 'PARANORMASIGHT'). The official website has also been opened today.
◆ Official Website: https://www.jp.square-enix.com/catrip/sumida/
This work is the latest entry in the 'Catrip' series, planned and produced by the puzzle creation group 'Yodaka no Record'. With the cooperation of JR East, it will be held in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, the actual setting of PARANORMASIGHT.
To play this work, it is necessary to purchase a dedicated puzzle-solving kit.
A completely new immersive mystery walk where you encounter mysterious cats and characters from 'PARANORMASIGHT'
■ 'PARANORMASIGHT' in 'Real Sumida'
This work is an 'immersive mystery walk' where players use a puzzle-solving kit and their smartphone (LINE app) to enjoy conversations with characters, stories, and puzzle-solving while exploring the real streets of Sumida (Kinshicho and Ryogoku areas).
The amnesiac protagonist wakes up in front of Kinshicho Station. Together with a mysterious cat named 'Nyaro-kichi' who understands human speech, they take on supernatural phenomena and puzzles in the streets of Sumida, where the legend of the Seven Mysteries of Honjo is passed down. Along the way, they meet the unique characters of 'PARANORMASIGHT' and get drawn into an epic story that delves into their own memories and the city's secrets.
Please enjoy an unprecedented immersive experience walking through the city of 'Sumida', which retains the atmosphere of the late Showa era, and feel the worldview of 'PARANORMASIGHT'.
■ Puzzle-solving kit 'Maneki-kit' inviting you to a journey of anomalies
The story progresses by deciphering hints around town using the booklets and items inside the 'Maneki-kit' and conversing with characters via LINE.
- Release Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Sales Locations: NewDays at JR Kinshicho and Ryogoku Stations, Square Enix e-STORE, etc.
- Price: 2,800 yen (tax included)
■ Get coupons for a more economical trip ♪
This work is linked with JR East's 'JRE WALLET'. As you solve puzzles and progress through the area, you can acquire valuable 'digital coupons' that can be used at nearby affiliated facilities. You can economically enjoy a full day in Sumida, from cafe breaks during the journey to dining and shopping after clearing the game.
Decided to be sold at the 'PARANORMASIGHT' pop-up shop!
Paranormal Store III
Starting Saturday, May 2, it has been decided that this work will also be sold at the 'PARANORMASIGHT' series pop-up shop 'Paranormal Store III' held at Kinshicho Marui.
The shop offers a selection of new merchandise for 'PARANORMASIGHT FILE38 Ise Mermaid Story' and merchandise related to 'PARANORMASIGHT FILE23 The Seven Mysteries of Honjo'.
With purchases of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more, you can participate in a lottery once per transaction to win original goods, etc.
* This work is also a product eligible for the lottery.
* By using or presenting your Epos Card (*cash payment only when presenting), you can participate in an 'additional +1' lottery draw.
- Event Period: Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Location: Kinshicho Marui 7th Floor
- Special Site
https://www.cocollabo.net/pages/paranormasight-2026?srsltid=AfmBOorOq_c6VEqTVXb50BdqgE2nDJCjqt2r54hWeZPbsDowvx5aL4uc
'Special Main Visual Poster' Giveaway Campaign!
To commemorate the release of this work, we will run a campaign on the official Catrip X account where you can win a special poster featuring the main visual.
- How to participate: Follow official X (@Catrip_PR) and quote repost the target post with the hashtag #本所にゃにゃ不思議 (#HonjoNyanyaFushigi).
- Prize: Special poster designed with the main visual of this work presented to 5 winners by lottery.
- Application Deadline: Until 23:59 on Sunday, May 24, 2026
Please check the official X for details.
Official X: https://x.com/Catrip_PR
Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Takashi Kiryu; hereinafter 'Square Enix') announces the launch of the immersive mystery walk 'PARANORMASIGHT Alt FILE23 Honjo Nyanya Fushigi powered by Catrip Sumida' (hereinafter 'this work') on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This is a real-world puzzle-solving event where participants walk through the streets of Sumida, in collaboration with the currently available horror-mystery ADV game 'PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo' (hereinafter 'PARANORMASIGHT'). The official website has also been opened today.
◆ Official Website: https://www.jp.square-enix.com/catrip/sumida/
This work is the latest entry in the 'Catrip' series, planned and produced by the puzzle creation group 'Yodaka no Record'. With the cooperation of JR East, it will be held in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, the actual setting of PARANORMASIGHT.
To play this work, it is necessary to purchase a dedicated puzzle-solving kit.
A completely new immersive mystery walk where you encounter mysterious cats and characters from 'PARANORMASIGHT'
■ 'PARANORMASIGHT' in 'Real Sumida'
This work is an 'immersive mystery walk' where players use a puzzle-solving kit and their smartphone (LINE app) to enjoy conversations with characters, stories, and puzzle-solving while exploring the real streets of Sumida (Kinshicho and Ryogoku areas).
The amnesiac protagonist wakes up in front of Kinshicho Station. Together with a mysterious cat named 'Nyaro-kichi' who understands human speech, they take on supernatural phenomena and puzzles in the streets of Sumida, where the legend of the Seven Mysteries of Honjo is passed down. Along the way, they meet the unique characters of 'PARANORMASIGHT' and get drawn into an epic story that delves into their own memories and the city's secrets.
Please enjoy an unprecedented immersive experience walking through the city of 'Sumida', which retains the atmosphere of the late Showa era, and feel the worldview of 'PARANORMASIGHT'.
■ Puzzle-solving kit 'Maneki-kit' inviting you to a journey of anomalies
The story progresses by deciphering hints around town using the booklets and items inside the 'Maneki-kit' and conversing with characters via LINE.
- Release Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Sales Locations: NewDays at JR Kinshicho and Ryogoku Stations, Square Enix e-STORE, etc.
- Price: 2,800 yen (tax included)
■ Get coupons for a more economical trip ♪
This work is linked with JR East's 'JRE WALLET'. As you solve puzzles and progress through the area, you can acquire valuable 'digital coupons' that can be used at nearby affiliated facilities. You can economically enjoy a full day in Sumida, from cafe breaks during the journey to dining and shopping after clearing the game.
Decided to be sold at the 'PARANORMASIGHT' pop-up shop!
Paranormal Store III
Starting Saturday, May 2, it has been decided that this work will also be sold at the 'PARANORMASIGHT' series pop-up shop 'Paranormal Store III' held at Kinshicho Marui.
The shop offers a selection of new merchandise for 'PARANORMASIGHT FILE38 Ise Mermaid Story' and merchandise related to 'PARANORMASIGHT FILE23 The Seven Mysteries of Honjo'.
With purchases of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more, you can participate in a lottery once per transaction to win original goods, etc.
* This work is also a product eligible for the lottery.
* By using or presenting your Epos Card (*cash payment only when presenting), you can participate in an 'additional +1' lottery draw.
- Event Period: Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Location: Kinshicho Marui 7th Floor
- Special Site
https://www.cocollabo.net/pages/paranormasight-2026?srsltid=AfmBOorOq_c6VEqTVXb50BdqgE2nDJCjqt2r54hWeZPbsDowvx5aL4uc
'Special Main Visual Poster' Giveaway Campaign!
To commemorate the release of this work, we will run a campaign on the official Catrip X account where you can win a special poster featuring the main visual.
- How to participate: Follow official X (@Catrip_PR) and quote repost the target post with the hashtag #本所にゃにゃ不思議 (#HonjoNyanyaFushigi).
- Prize: Special poster designed with the main visual of this work presented to 5 winners by lottery.
- Application Deadline: Until 23:59 on Sunday, May 24, 2026
Please check the official X for details.
Official X: https://x.com/Catrip_PR