What this is
Riding the Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka unlocks exclusive Kantai Collection audio dramas you can only hear mid-journey — a collaboration between the long-running naval browser game and JR Tokai to mark KanColle's 13th anniversary. The campaign runs in two parts from August through November 2026, with direction-specific editions (eastbound and westbound have different content) hosted by the special service ship Soya. Complete the onboard experience and you earn a ride certificate redeemable for exclusive stickers and magnets at HMV&BOOKS Shibuya or HMV&BOOKS Namba.
Who should go
Dedicated KanColle players who are already travelling the Tokaido Shinkansen corridor — this is a bonus layer for existing fans, not a standalone event. Collectors chasing the regional sticker variants will want to ride both directions.
Good to know
The audio content is accessed via browser (Safari or Chrome) mid-journey, so download any necessary pages or log into your account before entering a tunnel-heavy stretch. HMV&BOOKS Shibuya is open 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (closed August 19) and HMV&BOOKS Namba is open 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (closed August 18) — plan your redemption window accordingly. Sticker designs differ between Part 1 and Part 2 and between the Tokyo and Osaka locations, so collectors targeting all variants will need multiple trips. One bonus per person per day is strictly enforced, and ride certificates cannot be screenshotted, so keep the original browser session open until you redeem.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.