Another quick question. Since I won both day and night on day 3 of Osaka, can I still apply for the second lottery for days 1 and 2? It won't void my day 3 ticket?
初音ミク Magical Mirai 2025
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Magical Mirai 2025 official album jacket, PiaPro art contest and Tokyo MX channel special program(●'◡'●)
Magical Mirai 2025 official goods on exhibit in various HMV shops around Japan(●'◡'●)
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HMV POP UP Shop in Sendai, Osaka and Tokyo!
(really really recommend to visit those shops, it's much easier to buy most of the official goods there
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(really really recommend to visit those shops, it's much easier to buy most of the official goods there
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Clearly several people on this thread have attended previous Mirai concerts.
What were the acoustics like? Does the in-person experience sound like what you hear on DVD? Or are the acoustics similar to the livestreams we watch before the home release? What were the concerts that sounded the best in-person compared to their home release, and vice-versa?
What were the acoustics like? Does the in-person experience sound like what you hear on DVD? Or are the acoustics similar to the livestreams we watch before the home release? What were the concerts that sounded the best in-person compared to their home release, and vice-versa?
attended all Magical Mirai concerts since 2014(❁´◡`❁)
in terms of audio quality, the best track available is the 5.1 Master Audio track available on the Blu-Ray (it's uncompressed audio track, it can't be on DVD due to the disc size and has so many details)
the live stream audio is similar to DVD in terms of quality (because both a live stream and the DVD can't have high bitrate), but the live stream recording is un-edited compared to both DVD and Blu-Ray, that means there are some small differences in terms of what you could hear from the audience. The disc release has a more balanced EQ and because is 5.1, there is different audio staging, the main audio is on the stage and then there is everything around (the band members and the audience). Think of it like you are in one of the front seats, while the live streaming audio is more like you are in the middle.
As for the acoustics, the in-person experience is always different. The blu-ray quality is very, very good, especially with high-end headphones or speakers, but being there live is different for two reasons: you have the audience all around you, and the speakers of the stage are powerful enough that you feel the air moved by the sound (especially when there is lots of bass sound).
The blu-ray has an advantage for the audio of the stage, because as I said earlier, is a little edited and balanced. During the live, depending on where your seat is really changes how you hear the concert. Front seat is very powerful and loud sound, but you hear the audience less (because you are more close to the stage speakers). If your seat is on the sides, the center or more back, then you hear more the audience ^-^
and for the other question.. mm.. is more about the location: Osaka venue is smaller to Makuhari Messe (Chiba, Tokyo) venue, so is a bit more powerful and more bass. The Makuhari venue has a wider soundstage, and Nippon Budokan (2015) is like a mix between Osaka and Makuhari. And the venue in Tokyo in 2014 was very powerful (but the blu-ray was for Osaka, the Tokyo 2014 concert had a live TV recording Live & Making). And the best audio in-person I feel was from Sapporo (10th anniversary), followed by Fukuoka, because both were smaller venues and they were theaters venue that are often used for symphony concerts, the audio was very warm and the whole experience unforgettable. But every Magical Mirai is always so enjoyable
in terms of audio quality, the best track available is the 5.1 Master Audio track available on the Blu-Ray (it's uncompressed audio track, it can't be on DVD due to the disc size and has so many details)
the live stream audio is similar to DVD in terms of quality (because both a live stream and the DVD can't have high bitrate), but the live stream recording is un-edited compared to both DVD and Blu-Ray, that means there are some small differences in terms of what you could hear from the audience. The disc release has a more balanced EQ and because is 5.1, there is different audio staging, the main audio is on the stage and then there is everything around (the band members and the audience). Think of it like you are in one of the front seats, while the live streaming audio is more like you are in the middle.
As for the acoustics, the in-person experience is always different. The blu-ray quality is very, very good, especially with high-end headphones or speakers, but being there live is different for two reasons: you have the audience all around you, and the speakers of the stage are powerful enough that you feel the air moved by the sound (especially when there is lots of bass sound).
The blu-ray has an advantage for the audio of the stage, because as I said earlier, is a little edited and balanced. During the live, depending on where your seat is really changes how you hear the concert. Front seat is very powerful and loud sound, but you hear the audience less (because you are more close to the stage speakers). If your seat is on the sides, the center or more back, then you hear more the audience ^-^
and for the other question.. mm.. is more about the location: Osaka venue is smaller to Makuhari Messe (Chiba, Tokyo) venue, so is a bit more powerful and more bass. The Makuhari venue has a wider soundstage, and Nippon Budokan (2015) is like a mix between Osaka and Makuhari. And the venue in Tokyo in 2014 was very powerful (but the blu-ray was for Osaka, the Tokyo 2014 concert had a live TV recording Live & Making). And the best audio in-person I feel was from Sapporo (10th anniversary), followed by Fukuoka, because both were smaller venues and they were theaters venue that are often used for symphony concerts, the audio was very warm and the whole experience unforgettable. But every Magical Mirai is always so enjoyable
Hi fellow fans!
Managed to grab tickets for the event at the Sendai venue and am super excited! This is actually my first Magical Mirai concert, I'm slightly nervous because I am going alone and I don't speak any Japanese. Would I still be able to navigate and enjoy myself without getting worked up? ^^;
Also has anyone here been to Sendai before? Is it worth staying for a few days to do some sightseeing? And is it foreigner friendly? I heard that the northern part of Japan is less accommodating towards overseas tourists....but maybe it's just a rumour haha.
Managed to grab tickets for the event at the Sendai venue and am super excited! This is actually my first Magical Mirai concert, I'm slightly nervous because I am going alone and I don't speak any Japanese. Would I still be able to navigate and enjoy myself without getting worked up? ^^;
Also has anyone here been to Sendai before? Is it worth staying for a few days to do some sightseeing? And is it foreigner friendly? I heard that the northern part of Japan is less accommodating towards overseas tourists....but maybe it's just a rumour haha.
hi hi!! ^u^
don't worry for that, you'll enjoy soo much! going alone, it'll be like a good adventure! hehe
if you have accomodation plan tickets, remember that you'll have to pick up the tickets at the entrance and need to show both passport and the credit/debit card used for the payment. But if you won the lottery ticket, then you just need to print (or save as pdf on your phone) the webpage with the barcode, then go to any 7eleven convenience store, show the barcode to the cashier and they'll print the ticket ^-^
There are staff people around the exhibition and in the concert venue, and when there is a long line (example, entrance line for the concert or long line for official goods shop), there is always a staff person at end of line holding a sign, so you know that is the end of line and you can go there. Also, for the goods, I know they accept credit/debit cards, but I always recommend to bring japanese yen cash too. At almost any shop you can also use the Suica contactless card (the card you use for the train/metro), which you can easily recharge with money at any station.
And like I said before, it is best to bring a small school backpack, so you can put it in some goods, drinks and snacks! and whenever you'll have many goods on your hands, it's better to exit the exhibition, put the goods in your hotel room or any coin locker around that train station, and go back to the exhibition (be sure to put the wrist strap they gave you at entrance so you can re-entry from the re-entry entrance).
Sendai is great and surely I recommend to stay a few days before, so you can explore the city, the beautful green parks, check some shops and restaurants. And about that rumour, mm.. is more like northern part of Japan is less used to tourists (compared to big cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), so there are less english signs around, but you'll enjoy more because less crowded, and some shops/resturants staff might speak and have only japanese menu. But most of times, japanese menu have big pictures on it, so you can still order on it by pointing your finger on the food you'd like (say "kore to.. kore to.. kore to.. kore desu" which means "I'd like this, and.. this and.. this.. and this". This phrase is useful at the exhibition shops too!). Some restaurants, especially family restaurants, have "drink bar", it means for a fixed price usually around 300-500yen you can take how many drinks you want from the drink machine. I totally recommend to buy before a japanese phrasebook, like the one from Lonely Planet
https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/japanese-phrasebook-dictionary
and please check the important notices and fan guidelines, there's lots of useful info
magicalmirai.com
magicalmirai.com
don't worry for that, you'll enjoy soo much! going alone, it'll be like a good adventure! hehe
if you have accomodation plan tickets, remember that you'll have to pick up the tickets at the entrance and need to show both passport and the credit/debit card used for the payment. But if you won the lottery ticket, then you just need to print (or save as pdf on your phone) the webpage with the barcode, then go to any 7eleven convenience store, show the barcode to the cashier and they'll print the ticket ^-^
There are staff people around the exhibition and in the concert venue, and when there is a long line (example, entrance line for the concert or long line for official goods shop), there is always a staff person at end of line holding a sign, so you know that is the end of line and you can go there. Also, for the goods, I know they accept credit/debit cards, but I always recommend to bring japanese yen cash too. At almost any shop you can also use the Suica contactless card (the card you use for the train/metro), which you can easily recharge with money at any station.
And like I said before, it is best to bring a small school backpack, so you can put it in some goods, drinks and snacks! and whenever you'll have many goods on your hands, it's better to exit the exhibition, put the goods in your hotel room or any coin locker around that train station, and go back to the exhibition (be sure to put the wrist strap they gave you at entrance so you can re-entry from the re-entry entrance).
Sendai is great and surely I recommend to stay a few days before, so you can explore the city, the beautful green parks, check some shops and restaurants. And about that rumour, mm.. is more like northern part of Japan is less used to tourists (compared to big cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), so there are less english signs around, but you'll enjoy more because less crowded, and some shops/resturants staff might speak and have only japanese menu. But most of times, japanese menu have big pictures on it, so you can still order on it by pointing your finger on the food you'd like (say "kore to.. kore to.. kore to.. kore desu" which means "I'd like this, and.. this and.. this.. and this". This phrase is useful at the exhibition shops too!). Some restaurants, especially family restaurants, have "drink bar", it means for a fixed price usually around 300-500yen you can take how many drinks you want from the drink machine. I totally recommend to buy before a japanese phrasebook, like the one from Lonely Planet
https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/japanese-phrasebook-dictionary
and please check the important notices and fan guidelines, there's lots of useful info
Important Notices｜Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2025”
Live show & exhibition connecting Hatsune Miku through creativity!
magicalmirai.com
Rules for Support｜Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2025”
Live show & exhibition connecting Hatsune Miku through creativity!
magicalmirai.com
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Wow, thank you so much for all these wonderful tips MagicalMiku!! <3 I really appreciate it, and it's very kind of you to give me all these details. Will definitely note these down! I guess I will try to explore the city a bit before the event, it'll probably help me get used to things before I dive into the adventure that is Magical Mirai!! *_*hi hi!! ^u^
don't worry for that, you'll enjoy soo much! going alone, it'll be like a good adventure! hehe
if you have accomodation plan tickets, remember that you'll have to pick up the tickets at the entrance and need to show both passport and the credit/debit card used for the payment. But if you won the lottery ticket, then you just need to print (or save as pdf on your phone) the webpage with the barcode, then go to any 7eleven convenience store, show the barcode to the cashier and they'll print the ticket ^-^
There are staff people around the exhibition and in the concert venue, and when there is a long line (example, entrance line for the concert or long line for official goods shop), there is always a staff person at end of line holding a sign, so you know that is the end of line and you can go there. Also, for the goods, I know they accept credit/debit cards, but I always recommend to bring japanese yen cash too. At almost any shop you can also use the Suica contactless card (the card you use for the train/metro), which you can easily recharge with money at any station.
And like I said before, it is best to bring a small school backpack, so you can put it in some goods, drinks and snacks! and whenever you'll have many goods on your hands, it's better to exit the exhibition, put the goods in your hotel room or any coin locker around that train station, and go back to the exhibition (be sure to put the wrist strap they gave you at entrance so you can re-entry from the re-entry entrance).
Sendai is great and surely I recommend to stay a few days before, so you can explore the city, the beautful green parks, check some shops and restaurants. And about that rumour, mm.. is more like northern part of Japan is less used to tourists (compared to big cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), so there are less english signs around, but you'll enjoy more because less crowded, and some shops/resturants staff might speak and have only japanese menu. But most of times, japanese menu have big pictures on it, so you can still order on it by pointing your finger on the food you'd like (say "kore to.. kore to.. kore to.. kore desu" which means "I'd like this, and.. this and.. this.. and this". This phrase is useful at the exhibition shops too!). Some restaurants, especially family restaurants, have "drink bar", it means for a fixed price usually around 300-500yen you can take how many drinks you want from the drink machine. I totally recommend to buy before a japanese phrasebook, like the one from Lonely Planet
https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/japanese-phrasebook-dictionary
and please check the important notices and fan guidelines, there's lots of useful info
Important Notices｜Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2025”
Live show & exhibition connecting Hatsune Miku through creativity!Rules for Support｜Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2025”
Live show & exhibition connecting Hatsune Miku through creativity!
I only got the event tickets without accomodation so my next mission is to find a decent place to stay haha..
you're very welcome!! I love helping out about planning the trip for Magical Mirai
as for the hotel, I can recommend APA Hotel website, is a popular hotels chain in Japan with good prices and all modern buildings, here is the main website where you can search the hotel:
https://www3.apahotel.com/
for example, this one:
https://www3.apahotel.com/hotel/hokkaido-tohoku/miyagi/tkp-sendai-ekikita/
Sendai area:
https://www3.apahotel.com/hotel/hokkaido-tohoku/miyagi/
and for the Tokyo area:
https://www3.apahotel.com/hotel/syutoken/tokyo/
I like the express checkout of APA hotels where you just put your room key card in the express checkout box ^-^ all rooms are equipped with everthing you need, breakfast is optional (usually is +1000yen/day, it is worthy because it's the kind of breakfast with all kinds of foods and drinks to choose, I like to get some rice, sausages and salad and orange juice during that, so I have full energy for the day hehe) and for most of hotels you can choose to pay now or pay later on check-in day (by cash or card)
and about how to get to Sendai, if you are in Tokyo, is best to use the fast train Shinkansen (90 minutes, ticket about 11.000yen, usually a train every 30 minutes/1 hour, easy to buy the ticket from the ticket machines of every JR station), Hyperdia website is very good to check:
www.hyperdia.com
and this is Tokyo Metro map website, where you can download the PDF map (very very useful, you can print or save it on your phone):
as for the hotel, I can recommend APA Hotel website, is a popular hotels chain in Japan with good prices and all modern buildings, here is the main website where you can search the hotel:
https://www3.apahotel.com/
for example, this one:
https://www3.apahotel.com/hotel/hokkaido-tohoku/miyagi/tkp-sendai-ekikita/
Sendai area:
https://www3.apahotel.com/hotel/hokkaido-tohoku/miyagi/
and for the Tokyo area:
https://www3.apahotel.com/hotel/syutoken/tokyo/
I like the express checkout of APA hotels where you just put your room key card in the express checkout box ^-^ all rooms are equipped with everthing you need, breakfast is optional (usually is +1000yen/day, it is worthy because it's the kind of breakfast with all kinds of foods and drinks to choose, I like to get some rice, sausages and salad and orange juice during that, so I have full energy for the day hehe) and for most of hotels you can choose to pay now or pay later on check-in day (by cash or card)
and about how to get to Sendai, if you are in Tokyo, is best to use the fast train Shinkansen (90 minutes, ticket about 11.000yen, usually a train every 30 minutes/1 hour, easy to buy the ticket from the ticket machines of every JR station), Hyperdia website is very good to check:
HyperDia | Route Search in Japan.
HyperDia is a service which offers the route of the railway and the aviation within Japan. The route search corresponds to not only Japanese but also English and Chinese.
Tokyo Metro | Subway Map
Tokyo Metro's subway map information. You can download Tokyo Metro Subway Map available in 8 languages; English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese (simplified / traditional), Korean, and Russian.
www.tokyometro.jp
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Gotcha
I'll probably be taking a flight to Tokyo so yea like you said the Shinkansen is probably the fastest and easiest bet! (This probably sounds stupid but I am also excited about experiencing the shinkansen for the first time xD)
Thank you again MagicalMiku~~~ You've been a life saver <3
Gotcha! I was actually looking into APA hotel and Toyoko Inn actually! Thanks for the tips!you're very welcome!! I love helping out about planning the trip for Magical Mirai
as for the hotel, I can recommend APA Hotel website, is a popular hotels chain in Japan with good prices and all modern buildings, here is the main website where you can search the hotel:
https://www3.apahotel.com/
for example, this one:
https://www3.apahotel.com/hotel/hokkaido-tohoku/miyagi/tkp-sendai-ekikita/
Sendai area:
https://www3.apahotel.com/hotel/hokkaido-tohoku/miyagi/
and for the Tokyo area:
https://www3.apahotel.com/hotel/syutoken/tokyo/
I like the express checkout of APA hotels where you just put your room key card in the express checkout box ^-^ all rooms are equipped with everthing you need, breakfast is optional (usually is +1000yen/day, it is worthy because it's the kind of breakfast with all kinds of foods and drinks to choose, I like to get some rice, sausages and salad and orange juice during that, so I have full energy for the day hehe) and for most of hotels you can choose to pay now or pay later on check-in day (by cash or card)
and about how to get to Sendai, if you are in Tokyo, is best to use the fast train Shinkansen (90 minutes, ticket about 11.000yen, usually a train every 30 minutes/1 hour, easy to buy the ticket from the ticket machines of every JR station), Hyperdia website is very good to check:
and this is Tokyo Metro map website, where you can download the PDF map (very very useful, you can print or save it on your phone):HyperDia | Route Search in Japan.
HyperDia is a service which offers the route of the railway and the aviation within Japan. The route search corresponds to not only Japanese but also English and Chinese.
Tokyo Metro | Subway Map
Tokyo Metro's subway map information. You can download Tokyo Metro Subway Map available in 8 languages; English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese (simplified / traditional), Korean, and Russian.www.tokyometro.jp
I'll probably be taking a flight to Tokyo so yea like you said the Shinkansen is probably the fastest and easiest bet! (This probably sounds stupid but I am also excited about experiencing the shinkansen for the first time xD)
Thank you again MagicalMiku~~~ You've been a life saver <3
glad to hear that! it's always a pleasure!
ohh Toyoko Inn is very good too, I've stayed in some of them too! they are both business style like hotels and all nice ^u^
for Tokyo, remember that if you arrive in Narita, you are actually a bit far from Tokyo (Chiba prefecture, actually close to Makuhari Messe, the venue of Tokyo Magical Mirai) and need to take a train that it takes about 1 hour (depends on the train and where you get off), cheaper option is Keisei line, fastest option is Skyliner and Narita Express.
But if you arrive in Haneda airport (which is in central Tokyo), I recommend to take the Tokyo monorail. There is also normal train, but I love the Tokyo monorail, it feels like flying hehe
In any case, at the train station buy the Suica or the Pasmo ic card from the ticket machine which is contactless and you can charge it with money to use on any train/metro and even convenience stores and vending machines, is sooo convenient!
ohh Toyoko Inn is very good too, I've stayed in some of them too! they are both business style like hotels and all nice ^u^
for Tokyo, remember that if you arrive in Narita, you are actually a bit far from Tokyo (Chiba prefecture, actually close to Makuhari Messe, the venue of Tokyo Magical Mirai) and need to take a train that it takes about 1 hour (depends on the train and where you get off), cheaper option is Keisei line, fastest option is Skyliner and Narita Express.
But if you arrive in Haneda airport (which is in central Tokyo), I recommend to take the Tokyo monorail. There is also normal train, but I love the Tokyo monorail, it feels like flying hehe
In any case, at the train station buy the Suica or the Pasmo ic card from the ticket machine which is contactless and you can charge it with money to use on any train/metro and even convenience stores and vending machines, is sooo convenient!
Haneda seems so much more convenient! (And there also seems to be a hotel with Miku-themed rooms closeby! Although it's a bit too expensive for my current budget ^^; )
I'll definitely grab the Suica card for peace of mind!
Can't wait to be thereeeeee! (Feels like most foreigners are going to the Tokyo or Osaka venue but hope to somehow meet fellow English speaking fans in Sendai~)
I'll definitely grab the Suica card for peace of mind!
Can't wait to be thereeeeee! (Feels like most foreigners are going to the Tokyo or Osaka venue but hope to somehow meet fellow English speaking fans in Sendai~)
I'm referring to a certain aspect of the audio. I can't name it specifically.attended all Magical Mirai concerts since 2014(❁´◡`❁)
in terms of audio quality, the best track available is the 5.1 Master Audio track available on the Blu-Ray (it's uncompressed audio track, it can't be on DVD due to the disc size and has so many details)
the live stream audio is similar to DVD in terms of quality (because both a live stream and the DVD can't have high bitrate), but the live stream recording is un-edited compared to both DVD and Blu-Ray, that means there are some small differences in terms of what you could hear from the audience. The disc release has a more balanced EQ and because is 5.1, there is different audio staging, the main audio is on the stage and then there is everything around (the band members and the audience). Think of it like you are in one of the front seats, while the live streaming audio is more like you are in the middle.
As for the acoustics, the in-person experience is always different. The blu-ray quality is very, very good, especially with high-end headphones or speakers, but being there live is different for two reasons: you have the audience all around you, and the speakers of the stage are powerful enough that you feel the air moved by the sound (especially when there is lots of bass sound).
The blu-ray has an advantage for the audio of the stage, because as I said earlier, is a little edited and balanced. During the live, depending on where your seat is really changes how you hear the concert. Front seat is very powerful and loud sound, but you hear the audience less (because you are more close to the stage speakers). If your seat is on the sides, the center or more back, then you hear more the audience ^-^
and for the other question.. mm.. is more about the location: Osaka venue is smaller to Makuhari Messe (Chiba, Tokyo) venue, so is a bit more powerful and more bass. The Makuhari venue has a wider soundstage, and Nippon Budokan (2015) is like a mix between Osaka and Makuhari. And the venue in Tokyo in 2014 was very powerful (but the blu-ray was for Osaka, the Tokyo 2014 concert had a live TV recording Live & Making). And the best audio in-person I feel was from Sapporo (10th anniversary), followed by Fukuoka, because both were smaller venues and they were theaters venue that are often used for symphony concerts, the audio was very warm and the whole experience unforgettable. But every Magical Mirai is always so enjoyable
One example is Mirai 2017. The livestream audio is so bassy while the Bluray audio pretty much removed the bass and drums sounded bad. I was also wondering which version is the closest to the in-person experience.
in general, the livestream audio is closer to the in-person experience because is just a direct feed, not edited, especially if your seat is like in the middle, because the main staff equipments with computers, eqs and so on is in the middle, they record from there. The blu-ray source is edited and it has different sources (microphones placed not only in the center, but also on the stage for each band member, on the sides and on the back), and I remember that for some songs it can happen that they decide to use an audio source of a different day.
Usually, if you choose the 5.1 master audio track, you have an higher quality, very clear and more details, but that doesn't mean more bassy. I feel the 2.0 track is actually more bassy and more close to the in-person experience. I should check, but maybe the 2.0 track on the disc is not edited and is direct feed like the livestream(just higher quality), while the 5.1 it is surely edited, and some issues can happen sometimes because they mix different sources.
And like I wrote, it depends a lot on the venue: Makuhari Messe (so from 2016) is much bigger than other venues, so both in-person and in the recording the audio is less bassy and more spacious. Osaka is surely more and more bassy, both in-person and recording (2014, some livestreams and daily songs recorded on disc)
Usually, if you choose the 5.1 master audio track, you have an higher quality, very clear and more details, but that doesn't mean more bassy. I feel the 2.0 track is actually more bassy and more close to the in-person experience. I should check, but maybe the 2.0 track on the disc is not edited and is direct feed like the livestream(just higher quality), while the 5.1 it is surely edited, and some issues can happen sometimes because they mix different sources.
And like I wrote, it depends a lot on the venue: Makuhari Messe (so from 2016) is much bigger than other venues, so both in-person and in the recording the audio is less bassy and more spacious. Osaka is surely more and more bassy, both in-person and recording (2014, some livestreams and daily songs recorded on disc)
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Hey it's me again!! During my research I found out this hotel in Sendai is doing some sort of collab event with Magical Mirai and wanted to share this as the merch they offer look pretty cool! (They're just using the official Sendai exclusive (?) artwork and I wished they had more variety in the illustrations but nice nonetheless!) Seems like they have collab rooms and then just normal rooms that come with merch which is standard I suppose...
