VketReal 2026 Summer Draws 80-Point Review From HIKKY CEO
The event's focus on reducing crowding while preserving interaction shows HIKKY is treating VketReal as more than a VRChat merchandise fair, aiming to connect virtual and real spaces.
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HIKKY CEO Yasushi Funahashi gave VketReal 2026 Summer a score above 80 out of 100, citing successful efforts to ease entry lines and in-venue congestion. The event, held July 25-26 at Bellesalle Akihabara, used web ticketing with fast passes and timed entry, plus wider booth spacing. Funahashi said the goal was balancing comfort with lively communication, and he heard from about 100 attendees that shopping was easy and smooth.
VketReal 2026 Summer drew a positive internal review from HIKKY CEO Yasushi Funahashi, who scored the event above 80 out of 100. The main changes were a web-based ticketing system with fast passes and timed entry, plus wider aisles and rearranged booths to manage crowds.
Funahashi said the goal was to let attendees move freely and still talk with creators after buying goods. He noted that about 100 people he asked directly said shopping was easy and the event ran smoothly. Some visitors learned about the new system only at the entrance, which he flagged as a next challenge.
HIKKY continues to include corporate booths and XR experiences in the free area, rather than focusing only on VRChat merchandise sales. Funahashi said the company wants to pursue how virtual value spreads into the real world.
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