What this is
Riding the Tokaido Shinkansen becomes part of the experience in this collaboration campaign between JR Central and My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 — a newly recorded original voice drama plays exclusively onboard the train, and passengers who show proof of boarding receive a limited bi-fold clear file. The campaign also spreads into Nagoya City itself, with an AR photo stamp rally across 5 locations where completing all stops earns a set of 4 original postcards. Collaboration merchandise is available at Animate Nagoya for fans who want to take something physical home.
Who should go
Dedicated fans of My Dress-Up Darling who are already planning a trip on the Tokaido Shinkansen or visiting Nagoya. The stamp rally format rewards those willing to walk around the city, so casual anime tourists may find the full experience a bit of a commitment.
Good to know
The voice drama is streamed inside the Tokaido Shinkansen carriage, so bring earphones — it is unlikely to be audible over ambient train noise without them. Proof of boarding (your physical ticket stub or a screenshot of your IC card history) is required at the point of receiving the clear file gift, so do not discard your ticket. The AR stamp rally locations in Nagoya City are spread across the urban area, so comfortable walking shoes and a charged phone are essential. Animate Nagoya is located near Nagoya Station in the Meieki area and is straightforward to reach on foot. Collaboration merchandise quantities are not announced in advance — visiting Animate Nagoya on a weekday morning gives the best chance of finding stock.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.