September 28th (8th) Illustrator U35 (Umiko) Autograph Session [Hochi Entertainment Market]
The Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 16, 2025 September 28th (8th) Illustrator U35 (Umiko) Signing Event [Hochi Entertainment Market] Participate by bringing or purchasing the Hatsune Miku art book “TABLOID MIKU” Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Tsuyoshi Hasegawa), publisher of Sports Hochi, will be holding a signing event with illustrator U35 (Umiko) on Sunday, September 28th, at the Hochi Entertainment Market Ikebukuro branch on the third floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO. Sports Hochi is currently selling “TABLOID MIKU,” an art book featuring virtual singer Hatsune Miku (regular edition 3,900 yen, tax included). The book compiles original illustrations by 29 illustrators submitted for the “Hatsune Miku Special Issue,” a tabloid magazine that Hochi has been producing since 2014. The charm of Hatsune Miku, embodied in the artists’ unique and varied touches, has captivated countless fans. On the 28th of this month, a signing event with U35, one of the popular artists featured in the book, will be held at the Hochi Entertainment Market Ikebukuro branch. The event is open to purchasers of “TABLOID MIKU.” By purchasing the book at the store on the day, or bringing your own copy if you’ve already purchased it, you can have U35 sign one of the pages featuring his illustrations (one of two).
Reservations are required for the event, with the first part starting at 2:00 PM and the second part starting at 3:00 PM. Those wishing to participate should access the official website via the QR code and fill out the required information on the application form on the site to apply. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on September 18th. If there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held. Winners will be notified by email on September 19th. Apply here
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(H.O.E.M.)https://hochi-em.com/ An e-commerce website specializing in anime and other media, operated by the Hochi Shimbun newspaper. It sells special tabloid issues released by Sports Hochi and original merchandise. A physical store is also located on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’ Parco, where merchandise sold on the e-commerce website can be purchased directly. ◆Hochi Entertainment Market
https://x.com/hochi_hoem ◆Hochi Subculture Information Bureau https://x.com/hochi_comiket 【Inquiries regarding autograph sessions】 Hochi Shimbun: Entertainment & EC Business Department 03-6831-1380 (Weekdays 11:00-17:00) 【Release Inquiries】 Email: pr1872.hochi.co.jp