OCTPATH

OCTPATH 5th single "OCTAVE / Daydream" release commemoration face-to-face group signing event will be held! *Updated 11/1/24

2023.11.20

NEWS

To commemorate the release of OCTPATH 5th single "OCTAVE / Daydream", a face-to-face group signing event will be held at two venues in Kanto and Kansai!


We will hold a lottery for those who reserve and pay for the first edition of OCTPATH 5th single "OCTAVE / Daydream", which will be released on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, on the UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE "In-person group signing event lottery page", and invite 180 people to each date!


Winners will have the opportunity to participate in an in-person group signing session with OCTPATH members.

Please check the reservation procedures and notes below and apply for this opportunity.


In-person group autograph session Date, time, venue, and schedule​ ​*Added 1/11/24

◆Saturday, February 10, 2024 Osaka, My Dome Osaka 2F Exhibition Hall

https://www.mydome.jp/mydomeosaka/access/ 

<Parts and times / 3 parts>

Part 1: 12:20 - 12:50 (reception time: 12:00 - 12:10)

2nd session 13:10 - 13:40 (reception hours 12:50 - 13:00)

3rd session 14:00 - 14:30 (reception time 13:40 - 13:50)


◆Sunday, February 25, 2024 TOC Ariake 4F EAST Hall, Tokyo

https://www.toc.co.jp/saiji/ariake/access/?id=access_map 

<Parts and times / 3 parts>

Part 1: 12:20 - 12:50 (reception time: 12:00 - 12:10)

2nd session 13:10 - 13:40 (reception hours 12:50 - 13:00)

3rd session 14:00 - 14:30 (reception time 13:40 - 13:50)


Participants of the face-to-face group signing event

OTA SHUNSEI, KAIHO, Kurita KURITA KOHEI, Furuse Naoki, Kobori KOSE NAOKI, KOBORI SHU TAKAHASHI WATARU, NISHIJIMA RENTA, YOTSUYA SHINSUKE


◆ Lottery application period and reservations

Please make reservations and purchases for the "Face-to-face Group Signing Event" using the form below.


UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE

OCTPATH 5th single "OCTAVE / Daydream" [First edition] [Lottery entry for face-to-face group signing event] [Lottery application]

https://store.universal-music.co.jp/artist/octpath/

*First edition copies of "OCTAVE / Daydream" purchased from the "Face-to-face Group Signing Event" lottery page are not eligible for the CD shop bonus announcement poster.


Lottery application schedule

[First lottery] Part 1 (Kanto and Kansai)

Application period: Thursday, December 28, 2023, 18:00 - Monday, January 1, 2024, 23:59

Notification of results: After 15:00 on Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Participation notification will be sent out after 15:00 on Friday, February 2, 2024


[Second lottery] Part 2 (Kanto and Kansai)

Application period: January 10, 2024 (Wednesday) 18:00 to January 12, 2024 (Friday) 23:59

Notification of results: Friday, January 19, 2024, after 15:00

Participation notification will be sent out after 15:00 on Friday, February 2, 2024


[Third lottery] Part 3 (Kanto and Kansai)

Application period: Friday, January 19, 2024, 18:00 to Sunday, January 21, 2024, 23:59

Notification of results: After 15:00 on Monday, January 29, 2024

Participation notification will be sent out after 15:00 on Friday, February 2, 2024


*Notification of results and participation will be posted on your UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE My Page.

*The time when the results will be announced has been changed to after 3pm. Thank you for your understanding.

*For customers who choose to pay in advance at a convenience store, only those who complete the payment procedure within the payment period will be eligible to apply for the lottery for the in-person group signing event.

*Customers who pay by credit card or mobile carrier payment will be eligible to apply for the lottery for the in-person group signing event if they complete their order within the period.

*Payment methods are limited to credit card, mobile carrier payment (au Easy Payment/au WALLET, SoftBank One-Stop Payment/Y!Mobile One-Stop Payment, dPayment), and convenience store prepayment.

*If you select credit card or mobile carrier payment as your payment method, a credit inquiry will be made with the payment service provider at the time of pre-order. However, if there is a certain amount of time between the time of pre-order and the product release date, a credit inquiry may be made again before the ordered products are shipped.

*If an error occurs during the re-credit inquiry, we may suggest another payment method, but you will be responsible for any fees incurred for the new payment method. In addition, we cannot accept cancellations of orders due to changes in payment method or fees incurred. Thank you for your understanding.


About the in-person group signing session

■If you would like to participate, please reserve and make payment for the first edition of `` OCTAVE / Daydream'' (eligible for the in-person group signing event lottery) on the in-person group signing event lottery page on the UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE.

■If you would like to participate, please make sure to order from the page that is eligible for the in-person group autograph session lottery. Customers who purchase the first edition of "OCTAVE / Daydream", which is not eligible for the in-person group autograph session lottery, will not be eligible for the lottery.

■When applying, please select your preferred date (area).

■You will receive one entry for purchasing one CD (multiple entries are allowed). As this is a lottery system, you may not be selected even if you have purchased and paid.

■Multiple membership registrations by the same person are prohibited.

■Your winning rights to the in-person group autograph session will only be valid for the date and session (time period) you have selected.

■We will respond to your request on the date and during the event (time period) that you have been selected for. Please note that we cannot respond outside of the applicable time periods.

■Each winning ticket will entitle you to participate in one in-person group signing session.

■The signature on the day will beThis will be written on a CD jacket style card provided by the organizers.

■The event will end as soon as the line ends.

■Photography and video recording is permitted only while you are waiting in line. Photography and video recording is prohibited if you are participating in the group autograph session.

■When participating in the group autograph session, please put your cell phone inside your belongings. It is prohibited to participate with your cell phone in your pocket.

■Live streaming is strictly prohibited. If any prohibited activity is discovered, you will be asked to delete the data, all winning rights will be invalidated, and you will be asked to leave the venue.

*Please be sure to check the precautions regarding photography, which are described below, before visiting.


Shipping

OCTPATH 5th single "OCTAVE / Daydream" First edition (subject to lottery for face-to-face group signing event)

Release date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) UMCK-7229

Shipping fee: 550 yen (tax included)

Free shipping for purchases of 2,500 yen or more (tax included) excluding remote islands


※Please be sure to read it.

If you refuse to accept the product, we may refuse you participation in any future events.

If you win multiple tickets for the same event date, you may not be able to use all of your tickets due to congestion. In that case, we will not be able to reschedule, return, refund, or cancel your tickets.

Although the final decision is up to you, we ask that you plan your application accordingly so that you can participate.


What you must bring to the venue on the day of the in-person group signing event

The "Participation Notification" screen shown in the "Notice" section of your UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE My Page

(Printed copies and screenshots are not acceptable)

"Photo ID" specified by the organizer

*If you forget any one of these items, you will not be able to participate.


*Please fill in the information accurately when registering as a UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE member.

*Before making a reservation or purchase, please make sure that your UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE membership information matches the "photo identification document" specified by the organizer that you plan to bring if you are selected.

*Fake names, pen names, handle names, or other people's names cannot be used.

In addition, applications written in kanji, kana, roman letters, or English that differ from the "Photo ID" specified by the organizer may be deemed to be an inconsistency with the "Photo ID," and you may not be able to participate in the event. Please be sure to register with the same kanji for your name and address as the "Photo ID" specified by the organizer.


■About photo identification documents

When participating in the event, the winner must bring one of the following items (1) to (7) as their original photo ID (photos, copies, and expired documents are not accepted) as specified by the organizer.


Please note that any other identification documents are invalid for any reason. (Only original documents are valid.)


*Winning rights cannot be sold or transferred to a third party, including family or friends. Regardless of whether monetary transactions are made, if it is discovered that you have transferred your winning rights, you will be banned from participating in any future OCTPATH-related live shows or events, so please refrain from doing so.


*If there is a clear discrepancy between the photo on your ID and the photo on your ID, and proof cannot be provided with other ID documents, staff may refuse entry at their discretion. Please be sure to bring your own "ID with photo."


*If the address you entered when applying does not match the address on your identity card, you will be denied entry. Please make sure that your identity card matches the address you entered when applying before coming to the event.


[1] Passport (Please also fill in your address in advance.)

*If you have a passport without an address printed on it, you will need to present a separate form of identification that can verify your address (such as an insurance card with your address printed on it).

[2] Driver's license (only Type 1 and Type 2 drivers' licenses)

[3] Basic Resident Registration Card

[4] Special permanent resident certificate or residence card

[5] Physical disability certificate, mental health and welfare certificate, rehabilitation certificate

[6] My Number Card (※Notification cards are not accepted)

【7】 Student ID or student handbook with photo (※Only those currently enrolled in school)


*If you are a foreign national, you must bring one of the following documents that can clearly identify you: (1) passport, (4) special permanent resident certificate or residence card, or (6) My Number card (*notification cards are not acceptable).


・If you have not been issued a student ID or student handbook, a student photo ID or school-issued ID will be acceptable.

・Student handbooks that do not have a space for the student's name to be written or where the student's name is not written in the space will not be accepted.

・No photo of your face will be accepted

・Items that do not have a photo on them and have a photo attached to them or that appear to have been attached to them are not acceptable.

・Student certificates are not acceptable.

・Documents issued by preparatory schools or vocational schools are not acceptable.


*You will not be able to participate if you bring a special skills license, temporary driver's license, employee ID, health insurance card, etc. with a photo other than the above "photo identification document." Please make sure to bring one of the "photo identification documents" specified above (1) to (7).


*Please make sure to protect your My Number card so that your personal number and other details are not visible when you present it.

*For your disability certificate, please present the page listing your name, address, and photo.

*All identification documents that have expired cannot be accepted.


If you do not have any of these documents, or if the details do not match those of the person who placed the order, you will be denied participation in the event, regardless of the reason. Please note that you will not be able to participate if there are any deficiencies, such as losing or forgetting your "Participation Notice" or "Photo ID." In this case, we will not cover your transportation costs, etc. Please be aware of this in advance.


<Notes on identity verification>

・When verifying your identity, we will check your photo ID against the one specified by the organizer. Verification in a state where your face cannot be seen or is difficult to distinguish is prohibited.

If you are wearing a mask or sunglasses, we will ask you to remove them before we can verify your identity.

・Students who have not been issued a student ID card, student handbook, student certificate, or identification card by the school, regardless of whether it has a photo or not, must prepare one “identification document with photo” from among the documents specified above (1) to (7).

- Anyone other than the winner cannot participate for any reason.

-If you are a minor, please be sure to read this together with your guardian and obtain their understanding and consent before participating.

・Please contact each public institution to inquire about the time and cost required to issue a "photo ID" issued by the public institution.

・Please prepare a photo ID issued by a public institution well in advance of the day of the event. We cannot accept requests that are not made in time.

・If we are unable to verify your identity due to forgetting, losing, or incomplete identification documents, you will be denied participation.

・Please note that if any fraudulent activity is discovered, such as submitting false identification documents or altering photos, you will be barred from participating in any future events.


・We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in preventing resale or transfer.


Flow of the in-person group signing session

reception

・Please be sure to come to the reception desk in front of the venue during the registration hours and present the "Participation notification screen from your UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE My Page" and "Photo identification."

*Please have your documents ready so that you can show them to the staff at the reception desk immediately.

・You will be given a ticket to the in-person group autograph session at the reception.

・If you have been selected for multiple divisions, registration will be held for each division separately, so please come to the registration time for the division you are interested in. (You cannot register for multiple divisions at the same time.)


<Regarding the signature on the CD jacket style card>

・You cannot specify the location to sign.

・Please note that all members will sign on the same paper.


Line up

Once your identity verification is complete, you will be asked to line up inside the venue.

After completing the identity verification process, you will not be able to leave the venue until the in-person group signing session ends. Please use the restroom beforehand.

・It is prohibited to attend the in-person group autograph session while holding electronic devices such as cell phones or tablets, penlights, slogans, etc. in your hands or in your pockets.

・The size of luggage you can bring into the venue is limited to one piece of baggage that can be carried on one shoulder. (Carry-on cases are not permitted.)

- Nameplates and other items should be worn around the neck or attached to clothing.

- Regarding nameplates, please remove any that are larger than a CD size.

- Regarding stuffed animals and other merchandise larger than a CD, even if you are wearing them around your neck, you will be asked to remove them when you participate in the autograph session.


③Sign

・When instructed by staff, please proceed to the front of the group.

- When you receive a signal from the staff, please move promptly to the next member.

・The event will end when all members have finished signing and the staff has handed them the signed papers.

*The paper will include each member's signature, name, and date.

*Only pens provided by the organizers may be used for signing.

*You cannot choose the member whose name and date you want to fill in.

*Please enter your name and date on Table 1. You cannot specify a location.

- You cannot specify where to write your signature.


Regarding the Name Form

★We will write your name along with the signature, so please write your desired name on the name entry form that will be given to you at the venue reception.

*Please write your name in "hiragana" or "katakana." (Nicknames are not allowed, and the use of both hiragana and katakana, romaji, kanji, emoticons, emoticons, punctuation marks, and special characters and symbols (♡ &, etc.) are not allowed.)

*Multiple names cannot be entered for one customer.

*Full names are not accepted.

*Only the last name or first name, or "last name or first name" + "the title below" are possible. (Omission of the last name or first name is not allowed as it will be considered a nickname.)

*Titles are limited to "chan," "san," and "kun."

Example: If your real name is "Tanaka Taro", only "Tanaka", "Tanaka + honorific", "Tarou", "Tarou + honorific" (or written in katakana) are OK.

*If the information you enter on the name entry form contains prohibited items or is deemed inappropriate, staff will make changes at their discretion.

*Addresses that are in text, names related to the artist's name, or addresses that could be interpreted as a message deviate from the above and are therefore prohibited.

*Any other inappropriate content or content that the organizers deem unacceptable will be deleted or revised at their discretion.

*The name entry slip will be checked during identity verification. Anything other than the one attached to the participation ticket will not be accepted.


Notes for in-person group signing events

- At the in-person group signing session, you can participate in the signing session with all 8 members once per participation right.

・At the in-person group signing event,CD jacket style card prepared by the organizersEach member will sign it and the staff will hand it over to you.

・As a general rule, signatures will not be rewritten. However, signatures will only be rewritten if they are clearly written incorrectly. This decision will be made at the sole discretion of the venue staff.

-For in-person group signing sessions, you cannot specify the size of the signature, name, or date to be written.

・You cannot specify the writing style (e.g. writing with your non-dominant hand, etc.).

・The following are prohibited when signing:

*If you are wearing headgear that completely covers your face or a deep hat that blocks your eyes, you may be asked to remove it at the discretion of staff.

*Contacting or attempting to contact members is prohibited.

・Photography and video recording is permitted only while waiting in line. Photography and video recording is prohibited during group signing sessions.

- When participating in the group signing session, it is prohibited to have your cell phone in your pocket.

・Live streaming is strictly prohibited. If prohibited behavior is discovered, you will be asked to delete the data, all winning rights will be invalidated, and you will be asked to leave the venue.

・You may use any device, such as a smartphone, mobile phone, or digital camera. However, please refrain from using flash photography or the use of monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, or large telephoto lenses that block the view of others, as this may be a nuisance to other customers.

・Please note that we may suddenly decide on the day to disable filming.

- Images and videos taken cannot be used for monetization or commercial purposes.

・The creation and sale of unofficial merchandise using the image or name of OCTPATH is prohibited.

*If any prohibited behavior is discovered, all winning rights for the event will be invalidated and you may be denied entry in the future. Please note.


Other notes

*The "Participation Notice" sent by UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE will not be reissued under any circumstances. If you are unable to display the "Participation Notice" on the day of the event, you will not be able to participate in the event.

*Please note that if you cancel your membership with UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE, your My Page and "Participation Notification" will be deleted and cannot be restored.

*Forgery and resale of "Participation Notice" and "Photo ID" are strictly prohibited. If forgery or resale is discovered, all "In-Person Group Signing Session" participation rights will be invalidated and you will be denied participation in all future OCTPATH events.

*Videos and images of the event on the day may be posted on official related websites.

*Event details may be subject to change. Please be aware of this before applying.

*When participating, please keep your valuables with you at all times.

*In order to prevent accidents and confusion on the day, we may impose various restrictions as necessary.

*Please note that we will not be accepting gifts or fan letters at the reception or inside the venue.

*There will be no special medical equipment available at the venue. If you have a chronic illness or require medical equipment, please participate at your own risk.

*Even if an applicant/participant suffers any damage in connection with their participation or inability to participate in this project, our company, the companies related to this project, and the artists shall not be held liable in any way, except in cases of intentional or gross negligence.

*If any illegal actions such as lending or borrowing ID or reselling or transferring the rights are found, the winning rights will be invalidated and you will be asked to leave regardless of the circumstances. Please note that anyone who has been involved with such illegal actions will be ineligible for future lottery applications.

*Please do not gather on public roads or in shared spaces near the venue. Also, waiting for attendees to appear from early in the morning around the venue is prohibited.

*If you are in a no-loitering area, staff will ask you to move, so please cooperate and follow instructions.

*Please note that for this event, UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC, Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd., and KIOKJAPAN Co., Ltd. will mutually use the information (including personal information) obtained at the time of registration.

*Those aged 60 or older must have the right to participate in the in-person group signing session.

*For elementary school students, the family member or relative who purchased the ticket will need to show ID. In addition, on the day of the event, we ask that the family member or relative who purchased the ticket accompany the child as a guardian. Please note that we cannot verify the identity of the child even if a family member or relative who did not purchase the ticket accompanies the child.

*If a parent or guardian accompanies a child of elementary school age or older, the parent or guardian will be asked to wait outside the venue after the reception has finished. During the group signing session, participants will be required to participate alone, so if it is difficult for you to participate alone, please refrain from applying.

*Minors must obtain parental consent before applying and participating. If a minor applies and participates, it will be assumed that parental consent has been obtained. If you are unable to obtain parental consent, please refrain from participating in the event.

*In order to ensure the smooth running of the event, staff may touch customers' shoulders, arms, etc. to guide them. Please understand this before participating.

*There is no cloakroom or other space to store luggage at the event venue. If you have a suitcase or large baggage, please leave it in a coin locker or similar facility before waiting in line for the reception desk.

*The size of luggage you can bring into the venue is limited to one piece of baggage that can be carried on one shoulder. (Carry-on cases are not permitted.)

*Any behavior that may cause inconvenience to residents at or near the venue, such as littering or noise, is prohibited.

*Due to weather, trouble, the spread of COVID-19, or the artist's circumstances, the event may be canceled or members may be changed or absent. In addition, the event schedule and content may be changed due to circumstances. In such cases, no refunds or refunds will be given. The conditions will not change even if the event is canceled or ended midway. Please be aware of this in advance.

*If you do not follow the precautions, you may not be able to participate in the in-person group autograph session. The in-person group autograph session itself may also be canceled. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

*Please note that the organizers will not take any responsibility for any loss or accidents caused by customers' belongings.

*Please follow the instructions of the venue staff for all other matters regarding the operation of the in-person group signing event.

*Transportation expenses, accommodation expenses, etc. associated with participating in the event must be borne by the customer. Even if you are unable to participate in the event because you do not meet the event participation conditions, we will not compensate for transportation expenses, accommodation expenses, etc.

*The organizers cannot be held responsible for the last train times after the event ends.

*Please refrain from contacting the venue regarding the event. If you have any questions, please contact the following:


*Those who fall under any of the following categories may be denied entry.

- Those who have a fever of 37.5 degrees or higher, or who have symptoms of poor health such as coughing, difficulty breathing, general fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, eye pain or conjunctival congestion, headache, joint and muscle pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

・Those who have been drinking or are under the influence of alcohol will not be allowed to enter the venue.

・Pets are not permitted at the venue.

- Waiting for performers to enter or leave the venue is prohibited.


*Please observe the "prohibited items" below when participating. If a participant violates the "prohibited items" below, or if the organizers deem the participant unsuitable for participation, the winning may be invalidated and the participant may be asked to leave. Even in this case, we will not be able to refund the product price or compensate for transportation or travel expenses. Please note.

*If you violate any of the prohibited items, you will be denied participation in the event and will be barred from participating in any future live events related to OCTPATH.


Prohibited matter

・Transferring, reselling, scalping, copying, or counterfeiting winning rights

*Forgery, reproduction, and other fraudulent activities are crimes, so if they are discovered, you will be denied entry to the event and will be reported to the police.

・Staying overnight near the venue, holding sit-ins or holding rallies, etc.

・Slander, slander, intimidation, abuse, etc. towards members

・Drinking alcohol or entering or participating in events while under the influence of alcohol


If any additional details or precautions arise, we will announce them on our website at a later date.


We look forward to seeing you all there.


●Inquiries: UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Customer Support

https://store.universal-music.co.jp/InquiryInput.jsp

*Customer support normal business hours: Weekdays 10:00 to 17:00

*We will be closed for the winter holidays from Friday, December 29, 2023 to Thursday, January 4, 2024, so we will respond to your inquiries from Friday, January 5, 2024 onwards.

*If you are contacting us from a smartphone or mobile phone, please make sure to allow emails from the domain 【store.universal-music.co.jp】.


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