"Special Edition Kadokawa Novelbright Special" to be released on Tuesday, June 21st!
The fastest in Betsukado history: a full-scale feature in just under two years since its debut!
Nearly two years have passed since their debut in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. What are Novelbright 's thoughts as they approach music, and where are they heading?
A special feature covering the entire book - over 200 pages!
■ Contents of "Special Edition Kadokawa Novelbright" (※Excerpt)
・Special opening photogravure
The latest photo shoot with the theme of "light" was done by photographer Fujii Seiya (W), who has been taking photos of the artist since their debut.
・Long interview: "Spiritual Message - Beyond the Light Novelbright"
A 40-page long interview with each member. It summarises the band's journey, from their first encounter with music, to their formation, street performances, and major debut, and highlights the band's current whereabouts and future.
・New album 3D commentary "NEW ALBUM PROFILING"
Discussion on the major 2nd album "Assort" released on 5/18 (Wed) in a roundtable discussion with all members
・Looking back on the latest tour with photos: "LIVE FLASH BACK"
Live photos from the "Hope Assort tour," a hall tour with 15 performances at 14 locations nationwide. Also includes a live and behind-the-scenes report from the band's former home, the Orix Theater in Osaka.
・Members talk to the person they most want to meet right now: "Novelbright meets XXX."
TAKENAKA YUDAI (Vo) x Ryuta Yamamura (flumpool) / OKI SOJIRO (Gt) x Hiroyuki Sawano (composer) / KEIGO (Ba) x Yuji Maeda (businessman/CEO of "SHOWROOM") and others
- "ARTIST PROFILING" where experts from various genres analyze the appeal of Novelbright
<Songs> Seiji Kameda (music producer/bassist), Tom-H@ck (producer/
Sound creator), <Voice> Oshira (Vocal trainer, YouTube "Shirasta")
・Niconico Channel "Novelbright CHANNEL" Collaboration Project
If you win the gacha, you have to answer! Direct questions to the members
And many more
■Comment from TAKENAKA YUDAI (Vo) on the publication of Bessatsu Kadokawa
"The nine-year history of Novelbright is all condensed into this one book. I think that in 10 or 20 years' time, people will be able to see that this book was extremely meaningful. That's how important it has become in telling our history going forward. The charm of Novelbright is brought out from various angles, so I think that both those who have known us for a long time and those who have known us for a long time will enjoy it. We worked hard for many days from morning to night on the filming, discussions and interviews, so I hope you will check it out (laughs). Thank you!!
P.S. It seems that if you read this book, your luck in money and love will improve..."
Novelbright TAKENAKA YUDAI
■ List of original benefits for each sales site
Each sales site that started taking pre-orders today will have its own exclusive bonus. All magazines other than the bonus will have the same specifications and content.
▶︎ Regular version for online corporations: 1,870 yen (1,700 yen + tax)
・Amazon/Limited edition postcard with printed signature (design A) + purchaser-only video comment (A) with QR code for scanning
・HMV/Limited edition postcard with printed signature (design B) + purchaser-only video comment (B) with QR code for scanning
・Tower Records/Limited edition postcard with printed autograph (design C) + purchaser-only video comment (C) with QR code for scanning
●Amazon Pre-order Bonus Postcard A (C) SEIYA FUJII (W) *Image is for illustrative purposes only
●HMV Pre-order Bonus Postcard B (C) SEIYA FUJII (W) *Image is for illustrative purposes only
●TOWER RECORD Pre-order Bonus Postcard C (C)SEIYA FUJII(W) *Image is for illustrative purposes only
*Each postcard will include the autographs (printed) of all members and a QR code to scan the bonus video.
▶ Niconico Channel Members Only Edition 1,870 yen (1,700 yen + tax)
・Chara-ani.com/Member badges (1 group shot, 5 member one-shot) at random *Only available for purchase by Niconico Channel members (paid/monthly fee of 550 yen)
▶︎Nippon Budokan 2-Day Event (June 23rd and June 24th) Tickets on sale at the venue: 1,870 yen (1,700 yen + tax)
"Bessatsu Kadokawa" replacement cover with printed signature (front: limited edition cover / back: poster style)
*Sold in the special merchandise area at the venue. Limited quantity per day, ends when stock runs out.
*Reservations are not accepted.
■To celebrate the publication of "Bessatsu Kadokawa", Novelbright will be holding a free outdoor live show and high-five event on Saturday, July 30th at "Tokorozawa Sakura Town Sennin Terrace" (Tokorozawa, Saitama)!
①Outdoor Live
Conditions for participation: Anyone can attend. Free of charge.
*If there are a large number of participants, admission may be restricted.
② High touch event
Conditions for participation: Those who make a reservation and purchase tickets through the reservation form on the official Da Vinci Store website will be entered into a drawing to be invited to a high-five event after the free live performance.
*Details about the event, reservation form URL, time, etc. will be announced at a later date.
*The event may be postponed due to rain or the spread of COVID-19.
Event date and time: Saturday, July 30th *Details such as opening time and start time will be announced at a later date
Event location: Tokorozawa Sakura Town, outdoor event space "Sennin Terrace," 3-31-3 Higashi Tokorozawa Wada, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, 359-0023
Access: 10 minutes walk from Higashi-Tokorozawa Station on the JR Musashino Line
*Please come by public transportation.
■About the specifications of "Special Edition Kadokawa Novelbright"
[Title] Special Edition Kadokawa Novelbright
[Price] 1,870 yen (1,700 yen + tax)
[Release date] Tuesday, June 21, 2022
[Format] A5 size (148mm x 210mm)
[Product format] Mook
[Number of pages] 212P (4C 52P / 1C 160P)
<What is Bessatsu Kadokawa?>
A popular literary and music magazine first published in February 1999. It delves deeply into the appeal of its subjects, such as artists, actors, athletes, cultural figures, and celebrities, in a special feature that takes up an entire issue. It is published irregularly. Recent publications include Special Feature Miyamoto Koji (October 2021), Special Feature Naoto Inti Raymi (September 2021), Special Feature Nishino Akihiro (December 2020), Special Feature BABYMETAL (November 2020), Special Feature Keyakizaka46 (December 2019, etc.), and more.