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HIKKY's Virtual FUJIQ world continues to run on VRChat as a free 24-hour space open from VR devices and Windows PC, built from attractions shown at Virtual Market 2026 Summer and tied to the FUJIQ VIRTUAL PLAZA community. The park is planning new attractions for Virtual Market 2026 Winter with feedback from its Discord members.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Sep 24

Virtual FUJIQ opened on VRChat on July 28, 2026, released by HIKKY as part of the XR Annual Project marking the 100th anniversary of Fujikyu Railway's founding. It turned the Fujikyu Highland exhibition shown at Virtual Market 2026 Summer, held July 11 to 26, into a permanent space. Visitors enter free 24 hours a day from VR devices or Windows PC by searching "Virtual FUJIQ" within VRChat. The attractions carried over from the event include a VR coaster, "Super FUJIYAMA!," which accelerates the more the player screams, and the water attraction "Sugoku Nagashimasuka," a two-choice quiz about Fujikyu Highland trivia.

The world doubles as a community hub rather than only an event archive. The associated Fujikyu Highland virtual community, FUJIQ VIRTUAL PLAZA, drew over 10,000 members within about two weeks of recruitment, with members interacting on Discord. Those members are scheduled to help plan the Virtual Market 2026 Winter exhibition.

HIKKY states the scream-accelerating coaster is the world's first of its kind, based on its own research conducted from February to June 2026. New attractions and content are planned, incorporating feedback from community members.

Key facts

Release date
Virtual FUJIQ was released on VRChat by HIKKY on July 28, 2026, following the announcement on July 28. ↗
Access
Visitors can enter for free 24 hours a day from VR devices or Windows PC by searching for "Virtual FUJIQ" within VRChat. ↗
Attractions carried over
The VR coaster "Super FUJIYAMA!" and the water attraction "Sugoku Nagashimasuka" remain playable after Virtual Market 2026 Summer ended. ↗
First claim
HIKKY states the VR coaster that accelerates with screams is the world's first, based on its own research from February to June 2026. ↗
Community
The FUJIQ VIRTUAL PLAZA community has drawn over 10,000 members within about two weeks of recruitment. ↗
Project context
The world is part of the XR Annual Project marking the 100th anniversary of Fujikyu Railway's founding. ↗
Future plans
New attractions and content are planned, incorporating member feedback, and community members will help plan the Virtual Market 2026 Winter exhibition. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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ona · September 2026 · Japan · 2026-09-21
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game · unknown · 2026-09-09
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special · 2026-08-20 · 2026-08-08
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ona · 2026-09-11 · Japan · 2026-09-03
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ona · 2026-07-27 · VRChat · 2026-08-05
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game · 2025-07-31 · 2026-06-18
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walk-through adventure · 2026-08-08
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supervised by paleontologist Akihiko Shibahara · 2026-08-08
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features a baby Triceratops named Trill · 2026-08-08
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Visitors can enter for free 24 hours a day from VR devices or Windows PC by searching for "Virtual FUJIQ" within VRChat. · 2026-08-05
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The space keeps attractions from Virtual Market 2026 Summer, held July 11 to 26, playable after the event ended. · 2026-08-05
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These include the VR coaster "Super FUJIYAMA!," which accelerates the more the player screams, and the water attraction "Sugoku Nagashimasuka," a two-choice quiz about Fujikyu Highland trivia. · 2026-08-05
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HIKKY states this is the world's first VR coaster that accelerates with screams, based on its own research from February to June 2026. · 2026-08-05
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Beyond serving as an event archive, the space is a hub for the Fujikyu Highland virtual community "FUJIQ VIRTUAL PLAZA," which has drawn over 10,000 members within about two weeks of recruitment. · 2026-08-05
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Community members interact on Discord and will help plan the Virtual Market 2026 Winter exhibition. · 2026-08-05
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New attractions and content are planned, incorporating member feedback. · 2026-08-05
Announced
new VRM Heroine Function feature · 2026-06-18

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2d ago

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2d ago

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2d ago

CastSpace Opens VRChat Concept Cafe Hoshifuru Chakai ~Eternal Stella~

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4d ago

Pixiv And VRChat Detail Partnership At Tokyo Game Show 2026

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4d ago

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4d ago

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4d ago

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Sep 25

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Sep 24

Meta Announces 100G VR Glasses For Spring 2027 At $1,299.99

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Sep 21

Kizuna AI And Tokoroba Hold VRChat Collab After Tokyo Game Show Cancellation

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Sep 21

Moebius Models Sets Two Chevrolet Kits for November 2026

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Sep 21

Antigravity And Digital Stick Launch VR World Travel Project

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Sep 19

VRChat Turns to Japan as Second Market and Creator Base

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Sep 17

Chō Kaguya-hime VRChat World Opens Early On September 25

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Sep 17

DPVR Announces VR Drone Pilot Training Simulation Solution

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Sep 16

DPVR to Launch Two New DPVR G4 Colors in Japan

DPVR plans to release two new frame colors for its DPVR G4 AI smart glasses in Japan. G4 Amber Glow, a brown tortoiseshell pattern, is scheduled for late October 2026. G4 Stellar Blue, a blue tortoiseshell pattern, is scheduled for late December 2026. Ahead of those releases, DPVR will run the G4 Creator Preview Program from late September 2026. The program gives media personnel and creators 10 units each of G4 Frost Crystal, a clear color, and G4 Shadow Black, a black-based color, for 20 units total, free of charge with no return required. Participants are expected to post about the glasses on social media in their own formats, covering uses such as photo and video shooting, music playback, AI functions, and everyday coordination. DPVR says it will use participant feedback on fit, operability, and design in future product development and its Japan market plans. The DPVR G4 weighs about 42g, carries an approximately 8-megapixel camera, records 1080p/30fps video, and holds 32GB of internal storage.

Sep 16

V Inc. And Hakuhodo Report VRChat Spending Tied To Real-World Moves

V Inc. and Hakuhodo's Metaverse Consumer Lab released a survey of 1,129 VRChat users on how virtual life shapes real-world spending. Avatars and costumes (84.1%) and PCs and VR devices (78.1%) topped purchases, while 15.6% spent on real-world travel and events. Participation in company-run worlds reached 60.9%, but recall for company and brand names stayed near 20%.

Sep 14

VRChat Sets Stage Timetable For Its TGS2026 Booth

VRChat Inc. released the stage timetable for its booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. Business days on September 17 and 18 feature VRChat Talk Session panels on how companies and brands use the platform. Public days from September 19 to 21 include a Hatsune Miku VR greeting, a hands-on demo of the joint pixiv world Avatar x Dress-Up Tutorial, and stage sessions for Love Live! Sunshine!! and My Hero Academia.

Sep 13

Ao Oni VR Attraction Lands At Tokyo Dome City In October

Dynamo Amusement will run the free-roam VR attraction "Ao Oni VR: Blueberry Mass Production Plan" at GeoPolis B1 in Tokyo Dome City for a limited time starting Friday, October 23, 2026. It is part of the Ao Oni x Tokyo Dome City Attractions event "Ao Oni Festival ~Blueberry Festival~," which also includes collaboration tickets, GeoPolis attraction tie-ins, mascot greetings, and mini games. Details arrive Monday, September 28.

Sep 10

Hioki City Took Its Taiko Odori Worlds To VRChat For An Overseas Audience

V Inc. supported a Taiko Odori experience event hosted by Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture on VRChat on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The event ran inside the Taiko Odori world released in January 2026 and was staged with VRC EN-JP, a language exchange community. Participants in Japan and abroad used avatars to try the dance's movements, heard about the local festival Myoenji Mairi, and received guidance in Japanese and English. Organizers gathered participant impressions and interest in visiting.

Sep 9

Game Spark Picks Adult Steam Gems for Super Real Mahjong VR Converts

Game Spark published a feature aimed at Steam newcomers drawn by Super Real Mahjong VR, recommending adult games on the platform. The list includes hit titles such as Densha 45 and works from Taiwanese publisher Mango Party, framing Steam as a growing market for adult games beyond traditional Japanese storefronts.

Sep 9

Pixiv Invests in VRChat Inc. in Capital and Business Alliance

Pixiv Inc. announced on September 9 that it has invested in VRChat Inc., the San Francisco-based operator of the social VR platform VRChat, and formed a capital and business alliance. The two companies plan to collaborate over several years to develop the creator ecosystem around 3D avatar culture, with joint promotions, events, and gradual technical integration between their platforms. The first initiative is Pixiv supporting VRChat's booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe, including a guest session. The second is a new VRChat world, 'Avatar x Dress-up Tutorial' (working title), developed by Pixiv with full promotional support from VRChat, aimed at beginners and planned for release this fall. The alliance builds on existing ties: BOOTH's 3D model category reached about 10.4 billion yen in 2025 annual transaction value, up about 179 percent from the prior year, and VRChat reports more than 250,000 active communities with average daily concurrent connections of 100,000. The investment amount and stake were not disclosed.

Sep 7

VRChat Bar Event Succubus Tavern LILITH Marks Five Years of Free Service

VRChat bar event Succubus Tavern LILITH continues to operate nearly five years after its start, with entry free of charge. Over 130 cast members participate, and weekly sessions set up six or more instances, often attracting more guests than can enter. Organizer LUMI*Rumi* attributes the event's longevity to the enjoyment of role-play.

Sep 7

Dragon Quest the DIVE Osaka Run Set for January 26, 2027

The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary exhibition Dragon Quest the DIVE will run in Osaka from January 26 to March 14, 2027, at Grand Front Osaka's North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab. Tohokushinsha and Square Enix announced the dates on September 7. The Tokyo run, held July 17 to September 6 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado, drew more than 90,000 visitors and sold out all tickets. The main attraction is the Dragon Quest VR RIDE, an immersive ride using Meta Quest 3 headsets and motion seats. Riders cross plains on a killer panther, dodge monsters in a forest, and fly through the sky with wind effects. After the ride, visitors move through zones including a castle, field, town, and item shop. A special ticket includes a framed three-pin badge set of Roto's Sword, the Sky Sword, and the Hero's Sword Kai, with the 40th anniversary logo. Ticket sales begin September 8 at 10:00 through the Square Enix app, followed by a Lawson Ticket advance sale October 6 and general sale October 21. A collab cafe with a menu different from Tokyo's will also run, open only to ticket holders.

Sep 4

VRChat Inc. to Exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026 With Miku, Kaguya-hime Stage Program

VRChat Inc. will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026 for the first time, running September 17-21 at Makuhari Messe. The booth, 08-N08 in Hall 8, hosts a stage program built around VRChat content: an official greeting with Hatsune Miku from the Yozora Program 2026, a re-screening of the Chou Kaguya-hime! live performance from Sanrio Virtual Festival 2026, a Love Live! Sunshine!! segment previewing the Guilty Kiss VRChat broadcast, and appearances by Koga-ryuu Ninja Ponpoko, Tokoroba/105ro8, and Kizuna AI.

Sep 3

KCD2 Director Daniel Vávra Defends AI Use in Game Development

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Sep 3

Aooni VR Attraction Launches at Three Venues in September

Dynamo Amusement will launch the free-roam VR attraction Aooni VR: Blueberry Mass Production Plan at three locations starting September 11, 2026. The venues are Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka, Tobu Zoo in Saitama, and Shin-Shizuoka Cenova in Shizuoka. The attraction lets 10 to 20 participants walk freely, avoid Aooni, and collect drinks.

Sep 3

V Inc. Handles Production Management for LEAFstore VRC Store Worlds

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Sep 2

Kotobukiya Arcadia Vanir Tops Amazon Hobby Plastic Model New Arrival Ranking

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Aug 21

VRChat Recommended Spec PCs Launch From Unitcom Starting at 404,800 Yen

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Aug 18

DPVR E4 Powers Hyperdeck VR Attraction at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

DPVR announced that its commercial PC VR headset, the DPVR E4, is now operating as part of the Hyperdeck multi-sensor VR attraction at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games' Schaumburg, Illinois facility, which opened March 10, 2026. Hyperdeck supports up to four players simultaneously, combining VR visuals with motion, wind, heat, vibration, and haptic feedback. DPVR will use this case study to promote global commercial VR deployments.

Aug 15

Battlefield 1942 VR Mod BFVR Released Free on GitHub

A mod called BFVR lets players run the 2002 FPS Battlefield 1942 on VR headsets with motion controller support. The release trailer shows gameplay and features. The mod is free on GitHub and works with other mods, plus mouse, keyboard, controller, and flight stick input.

Aug 11

Aooni VR Brings Party Horror to Tokyo Tower for Summer

VR BASE TOKYO returns to Tokyo Tower Foot Town from July 18 to September 6, 2026. Starting August 1, the location-based VR attraction Aooni VR: Blueberry Mass Production Plan joins the lineup. The venue previously drew 20,000 visitors. A hands-on report describes the experience as a party game that blends horror with group play, priced at 1,000 to 1,500 yen per session.

Aug 11

TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR Concert Tour Begins Screening in Tokyo and Fukuoka

TOMORROW X TOGETHER's third VR concert tour, 'TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR CONCERT: ENDLESS RIDE,' began screening on July 31 in Tokyo and Fukuoka. The tour will visit seven cities nationwide through September. The VR concert features 12K video and 7.1ch audio, with performances in virtual spaces like a pink desert and an upside-down cityscape.

Aug 11

DPVR E4 Headset Powers TRIOTECH's STORM Location-Based VR Attraction

DPVR announced that its PC-connected VR headset, the DPVR E4, has been adopted for TRIOTECH's location-based VR attraction STORM. STORM features two-player simultaneous play, motion seats, wind effects, and hand gesture controls. The E4's 4K display, 120Hz refresh rate, and 116-degree field of view support the immersive experience.

Aug 10

Doko Demo Issho Developer BeXide Sells VRChat Avatars

BeXide, the Tokyo game developer behind the Doko Demo Issho series, has entered the VRChat avatar market. The company released two avatars through its BOOTH shop: Kokoro, a fox shrine maiden from its game Kitsune no Kaerimichi, and Nuit, an original character. Both cost 5,000 yen, discounted to 4,000 yen until August 16. A VRChat trial world, BeXide Avatar Trial World, is also live.

Aug 8

VRV Robo Joins SMP Line With Five-Machine Combination

Bandai's SMP [SHOKUGAN MODELING PROJECT] adds the VRV Robo from 'Gekisou Sentai Carranger'. The plastic kit combines from five VRV machines that transform into VRV Fighters. Pre-orders open August 7, 2026 at Premium Bandai for 10,725 yen, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.

Aug 8

VR Dinosaur Experience Opens at Kitakyushu's Aruaru City on August 20

Creative studio Ourai handled planning and production for the immersive VR experience "VR Dinosaur: Don't Let the Tyranno Find You! Triceratops Rescue Mission," launching August 20, 2026, at 13:00 on the 7th floor of Aruaru City in Kitakyushu. The roughly 10-minute walk-through adventure is supervised by paleontologist Akihiko Shibahara and features a baby Triceratops named Trill searching for her mother Maya Mama while avoiding a Tyrannosaurus.

Aug 5

Fujikyu Highland VR Space Virtual FUJIQ Opens on VRChat

HIKKY announced on July 28 that it released the Fujikyu Highland-themed VR space "Virtual FUJIQ" on VRChat on July 27. The world is part of the XR Annual Project marking the 100th anniversary of Fujikyu Railway's founding. Visitors can enter for free 24 hours a day from VR devices or Windows PC by searching for "Virtual FUJIQ" within VRChat. The space keeps attractions from Virtual Market 2026 Summer, held July 11 to 26, playable after the event ended. These include the VR coaster "Super FUJIYAMA!," which accelerates the more the player screams, and the water attraction "Sugoku Nagashimasuka," a two-choice quiz about Fujikyu Highland trivia. HIKKY states this is the world's first VR coaster that accelerates with screams, based on its own research from February to June 2026. Beyond serving as an event archive, the space is a hub for the Fujikyu Highland virtual community "FUJIQ VIRTUAL PLAZA," which has drawn over 10,000 members within about two weeks of recruitment. Community members interact on Discord and will help plan the Virtual Market 2026 Winter exhibition. New attractions and content are planned, incorporating member feedback.

Aug 1

VRChat to Exhibit for First Time at Tokyo Game Show 2026

VRChat Inc., the US-based operator of the social VR platform VRChat, announced on July 31, 2026, that it will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026 for the first time. The event runs from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, with September 17 and 18 as business days and September 19 to 21 as public days. The company's booth, located in Hall 8 at number 08-N08, will operate under the theme "See, Touch, Experience," offering daily stage events on the main stage featuring guests such as streamers, creators, and collaborative IPs. A hands-on corner will let first-time visitors try VRChat on the spot without bringing VR equipment, with staff on hand to assist. The company also plans venue-exclusive novelties and special content for booth visitors. Details on performers, stage programs, and booth content will be released in two future announcements. VRChat Inc. CEO Graham Gaylor said the appearance is an opportunity to thank Japanese users and creators and to welcome newcomers. The company is also recruiting a small number of sponsor companies for the exhibition.

Jul 27

Fake 'Meccha Chameleon VR' Store Page Appears, Developer Warns Not to Buy

A store page for a Meta Quest game called 'Meccha Chameleon VR' has appeared on the Meta Quest store, offering pre-orders at 600 yen. The game closely resembles the popular hide-and-seek title 'Meccha Chameleon', which has sold over 15 million copies as of July 5. The developer of the original game, Lemorion, has issued a warning on X, stating that they did not grant any permission for the creation of this VR version. Lemorion added that they are currently filing a takedown request and urged users not to purchase the game. The developer and publisher of the imitation game, Orbit Edge Studio, appears to be based in Pakistan according to its privacy policy. The title is identical to the original except for the addition of 'VR' at the end, and screenshots on the store page are nearly identical to those used on the original's Steam store page.

Jul 26

DPVR E4 Headset Adopted for Asphalt 9 Legends Arcade VR

DPVR announced that its PC-connected VR headset, the DPVR E4, has been adopted for the arcade racing game Asphalt 9 Legends Arcade VR, developed by Australian arcade manufacturer LAI Games. The DPVR E4 features a 4K-class display with a resolution of 3664x1920 pixels, a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, and a lightweight design of approximately 280 grams. The headset uses inside-out 6DoF tracking, eliminating the need for external base stations, which simplifies installation in arcade facilities. Asphalt 9 Legends Arcade VR is a racing simulator that includes seven supercars from brands such as Porsche, Lamborghini, and McLaren. It combines a full 5D motion system, a 43-inch full HD monitor, and LED lighting to deliver dynamic movements like drifting and acceleration. The game offers modes including Hunted, time attack, and quick race, and supports up to four connected cabinets for multiplayer play. DPVR stated it will continue collaborating with arcade game manufacturers and facility operators to provide VR hardware and customized solutions.

Jul 22

Kizuna AI Launches Real-Time VRChat Hide-and-Seek Event

VTuber Kizuna AI announced a live VRChat event called "Kizuna AI Escape" on July 21, giving active VTubers one hour to find her in the virtual space and collaborate on the spot. She moved locations multiple times during the event as participants found her.

Jul 17

Dragon Quest VR Ride Lets You Ride a Killer Panther

The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event in Harajuku features a VR ride where participants mount a killer panther in a 360-degree adventure. The press preview revealed a setup using Meta Quest 3 headsets and a pre-show briefing, with groups of up to 16 experiencing the ride simultaneously.

Jul 16

TOMORROW X TOGETHER Announces Third VR Concert Tour Across Seven Cities

HYBE JAPAN announced the third VR concert tour by TOMORROW X TOGETHER, titled 'ENDLESS RIDE,' to be held in seven cities starting July 31. The tour includes first-time stops in Hiroshima and Miyagi. Produced by AMAZE, the concert features 12K video, 7.1ch surround sound, and new one-on-one communication elements. It is part of the 'HYBE JAPAN VR NEXT STAGE 2026' project, which expands the VR concert lineup and screening locations.

Jul 6

Hasegawa Reprints White Knight Order Temjin Kit for Virtual-On 30th Anniversary

Hasegawa is reissuing the VR-747 Temjin Type a8 White Knight Order 1/100 scale plastic model kit to mark the 30th anniversary of Cyber Troopers Virtual-On. The kit, designed by Hajime Katoki, features four-color molded parts, a Sleipnir Mk.6/w weapon, and White Knight Order decals. It is priced at 5,280 yen and ships October 1, 2026.

Jul 4

VRChat Official Store to Sell Love Live Sunshine Guilty Kiss Items

VRChat Inc. announced it will sell Love Live! Sunshine!! Guilty Kiss related items on the VRChat official store, commemorating the streaming of the musical performance Guilty Kiss Musical Performance: Pitch-Black Wanted Ghost on November 22-23, 2026. The performance will be held locally and streamed on VRChat and SPWN.