To celebrate the release of ME:I's 4th single, "Hanasaku Michi," on August 5th, 2026 (Wednesday), we will be holding a pre-order campaign for online shops. Please feel free to participate.

*If your child wishes to participate in the event, parents must be sure to check the [Notes if your child wishes to participate in the event] in the middle of the page.

◆ Online shop reservation campaign details

Invitation to the "Official Meet and Greet" event at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venues (50 people per date / 400 people in total)

During the campaign period, customers who pre-order the 4TH SINGLE "Hanasaku Michi" in a two-version set (First Press Limited Edition A + Regular Edition, or First Press Limited Edition B + Regular Edition) at the online shop distributing the "Entry Code for the Official Meet-and-Greet Event at the '2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"' venues) will receive two "Entry Codes for the Official Meet-and-Greet Event" and one limited edition trading card from the pre-order campaign.

Those who apply on the campaign website using their entry code will be entered into a drawing to win an invitation to the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" held after each day's performance of the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY""!

◆ Overview of the "OFFICIAL Meet and Greet" event at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venues

Content: Greetings and farewells from all ME:I members *Held after the end of each performance

Number of invitees: 50 people per day / 400 people in total

*While the operational procedures may differ slightly depending on the venue, the content of the fan meet-and-greet will be the same at all venues.

*During the fan event, you will be allowed to take videos and photos of the members from designated locations. Please be sure to read the following section regarding recording, filming, and photography beforehand.

*This event does not include any opportunities to meet ME:I members, have autographs, or take commemorative photos. Please note that you will also not be able to receive gifts.

*Details such as the meeting time and meeting place for this event will be provided separately to the winners only.

*This event will be held after the end of each day's performance of the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"". You can choose your preferred venue from the following dates.

*Tickets for each day's performance are not required to be invited to the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" for this campaign. Those without performance tickets are also welcome to participate.

<Dates/Venue> *Start times are subject to change.

● Tokyo Ariake Arena

Saturday, August 1, 2026 Doors open 16:00/Start 17:00

Sunday, August 2, 2026 Doors open 14:00/Start 15:00

● Miyagi Prefecture - Xebio Arena Sendai

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Doors open 16:00/Start 17:00

Sunday, August 23, 2026 Doors open 14:00/Start 15:00

●Hyogo, Kobe World Memorial Hall

Saturday, September 12, 2026 Doors open 16:00/Start 17:00

Sunday, September 13, 2026 Doors open 14:00/Start 15:00

●Fukuoka - Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall B

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (Holiday) Doors open 16:00/Start 17:00

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (Holiday) Doors open 14:00/Start 15:00

[Online shop distributing entry codes for invitations to the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue]

TOWER RECORDS ONLINE：

HMV&BOOKS online： 

UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE： 

Amazon.co.jp： 

*Reservations for eligible products with entry codes will begin sequentially from 12:00 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

*Please note that you cannot register an entry code if your address is outside of Japan.

*Due to differences in payment methods, in addition to product pages that include the <Entry code for the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue>, product pages that do not include the <Entry code for the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue> may also be displayed. When making a reservation, please check the display that includes the <Entry code for the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue>.

*Payment methods and the method of receiving the "Entry Code for the Official Meet-and-Greet Event at the '2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"'" venue vary by shop. Please read the notes on each site carefully when making your reservation.

<Application process>

(1) Please reserve the eligible product at the online shop where the <Entry code for the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue will be distributed.

[Reservation period for products that include an entry code for an invitation to the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue]

From May 12, 2026 (Tue) 12:00 to June 8, 2026 (Mon) 10:00

*Once your order is confirmed, you will be eligible for the entry code distribution.

(2) You will receive the URL of the campaign site and the entry code for the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue via email or through your My Page on each site. Please register the entry code and required information on the campaign site to apply.

[Campaign site URL and entry code information]

Scheduled for June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)

[Entry code application deadline]

Until June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) 23:59

*Please be sure to apply as your entry will not be complete unless you apply.

*The campaign site URL and entry code delivery time vary depending on the online shop you booked.

(3) Announcement of winners and losers of the lottery will be sent to the email address registered with Plus member ID you applied for. You can also check the winning and losing results on Ticketpura My Page. Please make sure your registration information is correct.

[Lottery result information]

Around 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Winners will be notified of their winnings only to the email address registered on the campaign site. Please make sure your registration information is correct.

*Please read the important points below beforehand.*

【Shipping】

Released on August 5, 2026 (Wednesday)

ME:I 4TH SINGLE "Hanasaku Michi"

＜First Limited Edition A＞【CD＋DVD】¥1,900 (tax included)

<First Press Limited Edition B> [CD + PAPER CRAFT] ¥1,900 (tax included)

<Regular Edition> [CD ONLY] ¥1,400 (tax included)

*If you purchase the 2-version set, you will receive one limited edition trading card from the pre-order campaign.

*If you purchase the 2-form set, you will receive two entry codes for the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue.

*Please note that the chain-specific first-come, first-served purchase bonus will not be included.

*All items include the "first-press limited edition bonus."

*Please note that the <FC Limited Edition> is not included.

*Please read the important points below beforehand.*

[Notes on reservation campaign for online shop]

*The entry codes for the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue will be distributed until the planned number is reached.

*Please note that you may win multiple tickets to the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venues on different dates.

*When making a reservation, please check in advance whether the product includes an entry code for an invitation to the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue.

*Reservations cannot be canceled for any reason. Please note.

*Transferring or reselling the "OFFICIAL Meet and Greet" invitation entry code for the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue is strictly prohibited. Forgery, duplication, and other fraudulent activities are also crimes. If discovered, you will be permanently banned from participating in and entering any future ME:I-related events.

*We cannot accept any responsibility for any troubles, fraud, or other incidents related to the transfer of the "Entry Code for the Official Meet-and-Greet Event at the '2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"'" venue between customers.

[About holding the event]

*If you are selected for each event, we will verify your identity upon your arrival by using the customer information you provided when you applied for the event and a valid form of identification specified by the organizer. Please check that your registration information is correct before applying.

*Upon arrival, you will be required to present a valid form of identification (with a photograph) for identity verification. Please note that only photographic identification will be accepted.

Copies and expired documents will be invalid, so please be sure to bring the original document that is within the expiration date.

*Digital identification displayed on smartphones or other electronic devices (e.g., My Number Card information stored on a smartphone) cannot be used as proof of identity. Anyone who does not possess officially recognized identification will be denied participation for any reason. (Please see the information below for details on what constitutes a valid form of identification.)

*When applying, please be sure to use the visitor's name. No one other than yourself may participate. We do not accept name changes after application.

*The information we will confirm on the day is the registration information you entered when you applied (the registration information linked to Plus member ID you entered when you applied). Transfers are strictly prohibited, even between family members or friends. We will not accept any changes after you have been selected, regardless of the reason, so please be careful not to make any mistakes or omissions when applying.

*Please note that if you delete Plus member ID you used when applying before the event date, you may not be able to participate even if you are selected.

*The registration information you provide will be used for the purpose of the lottery and winner notification, various notifications including emails from LAPONE GIRLS and YOSHIMOTO KOGYO, and identity verification on the day of the event.

Furthermore, we will not disclose or provide your registration information to any third party other than our business partners without your consent (unless disclosure is required by law, etc.).

*If the event participants are involved in anti-social forces, etc. (organized crime groups, organized crime group members, right-wing groups, anti-social forces, and other similar persons; the same applies hereinafter) or in the maintenance, operation, or management of anti-social forces, etc. through funding or other means. If the organizer determines that the person has any interaction or involvement with anti-social forces, etc., such as cooperating with or being involved with anti-social forces, the organizer may refuse to participate in the event or purchase products from that person. will do.

[Notes if your child wishes to participate in the event]

*If your child wishes to participate in the event, please register your child's information as Plus member ID apply. Even if you mistakenly apply using your parent's registered account and win, your child will not be able to participate. Please note that the right to participate cannot be transferred, even between family members.

*If your child does not have a smartphone, please prepare an email address such as Gmail or Yahoo! Mail and register for Plus member ID from the smartphone of your family member. Also, please apply from the smartphone of your family member using the information of the person who is registered to Plus member ID of the person who wishes to participate.

*Even small children will need to provide identification documents. Please be sure to check "About identity verification when participating in events." Even small children can obtain a passport or My Number card. Please allow plenty of time to prepare identification documents issued by a public institution that can be used to participate by the day of the event. We will also be conducting identity verification of parents on the day of the event, so we appreciate your cooperation.

▼ "Valid identification document" (all with a photograph / no copies accepted / original document within its validity period)

1. Passport

2. Driver's License/International Driver's License

3. Official photo license (maritime, aviation, architect, etc.)

4. Physical Disability Certificate

5. Residence card or special permanent resident certificate

6. My Number Card (Notification Card and smartphone display are not accepted)

7. Welfare Handbook

8. Student ID with photo

*Please note that student ID cards for those over 19 years old will not be accepted, even if they have a photo of the person's face.

9. Rehabilitation Handbook

*Please bring all official certificates in their officially issued condition.

*My Number notification card (without photo) will also not be accepted.

*If you are a foreign national, please be sure to bring a "passport" that can clearly identify you.

※외국 국적이신 분은 명확한 본인확인을 위해 여권을 반드시 준비해주세요．

※Foreign customers will need valid passport for identification.

*In all cases, photocopied/handwritten/expired/anything that has been altered to make it unusable will not be accepted.

*Manipulating or forging identity verification documents, and using forged identity verification documents are all criminal acts.

[About winning]

*After the application period ends, the winners will be determined by lottery. Applications are not on a first-come, first-served basis. Please apply well in advance, as access will be concentrated right before the application deadline.

*Winners will be notified via email to the address registered with Plus member ID used for their application. You can also check the results on your Ticket Plus My Page. Please ensure your registration information is correct.

*If the winning email does not arrive due to reasons such as domain-specific reception settings, the winning will be invalidated. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the success or failure of your application.

*If you have specified domain reception settings, please disable the domain restriction or register the domain (plusmember.jp).

*If you are unable to participate after being selected for unavoidable reasons, please contact us via the LAPONE GIRLS inquiry form.

[Important Notes Regarding Invitations to the "Official Meet-and-Greet" Event at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" Venue]

*We will check participants' ID cards to confirm their identity upon arrival. Please present the "valid ID" specified above.

*The "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" will be held after each performance. Please check the schedule for the meet-and-greet before applying for this campaign. The "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" will be held after each day's performance of the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"". If your child is a minor, please ensure that they participate with the consent of their guardian in accordance with local regulations.

*The meeting time and location for the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" will be announced separately only to the winners.

*Please note that if you are late for the meeting time, you may not be able to participate in the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet." In that case, your winning entry will be invalidated.

*Please note that the number of people invited to the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" on the day may change.

*Depending on the situation on the day, the start time may change at short notice or it may take some time before the tour begins. Please note that we are not responsible for your return journey (last train time, etc.).

*We cannot compensate for transportation expenses, accommodation expenses, etc. if the start is delayed.

*Due to artist or other circumstances, we may be forced to cancel or change all or part of the benefits and events. In any case, please note that we will not accept any returns or refunds for products due to the cancellation or change of benefits and events.

*Wearing a mask will be a personal decision. Please be considerate of the customers around you when it comes to cough etiquette.

*Even if the participant does not participate due to personal reasons, the product price cannot be refunded.

*The right to participate in the "OFFICIAL Meet and Greet" is valid only on the day of winning. It cannot be used on any other date.

*The "OFFICIAL Meet and Greet" is for the winner only. No accompanying persons are allowed under any circumstances. However, if a preschool-aged child is selected, a guardian may accompany them. (However, only one guardian is allowed.) If a child of elementary school age or older is participating, the accompanying guardian will not be allowed inside the meet and greet booth. Please wait in the lobby or elsewhere. In that case, please speak to a staff member.

*Giving gifts to members by hand is prohibited.

*For security reasons, and with the safety of our customers and artists as our top priority, we may conduct baggage checks and temporarily store your belongings.

*When participating in the "OFFICIAL Meet and Greet," you may bring your cheering goods up to chest height. Please read the following section, "Regarding Cheering Goods," for information on which cheering goods are permitted.

*Please follow the instructions of the staff and personnel on the day of the event. Failure to do so may result in your exclusion from the event, or we may be forced to cancel the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet."

*The organizer will not be held responsible for any accidents that occur due to failure to follow instructions and precautions at the venue.

*Please check the announcements at the venue again on the day of each performance.

*Depending on the situation on the day, the information may be changed, and we may ask you to wear a mask or have your temperature checked beforehand when the "OFFICIAL meet-and-greet" is held. Thank you for your understanding.

◇ Regarding support goods

・Bringing in any support goods other than official ME:I merchandise is prohibited.

・However, the following items may be brought in even if they are not official merchandise.

What you can bring

Slogan *Official fan size: Approx. H295 x H420 (mm)

Items that cannot be used or brought in

■ Extremely bright penlights, linked penlights, homemade penlights, modified penlights, etc.

■ Laser pointers, extremely dazzling high-intensity types, and those with light that is too strong and bright

■ Chemical lights, glow sticks (the kind that light up when bent)

■ Slogans using materials other than ME:I support advertisements (characters, photos released by the official website or fan club, photos used in magazines, photos taken secretly at places where photography is not permitted, such as at performances, etc.), fans, boards, sketchbooks larger than the official size, other unofficial goods (regardless of size), etc.

・When using cheering goods, please refrain from holding them above chest height.

・When using fans, slogans, etc., it is prohibited for them to extend beyond your seat.

Please note that seat sizes may vary depending on the venue.

- If our staff determines that your use is causing a disturbance to other customers, we reserve the right to refuse your use.

・Decoration of official merchandise is permitted as long as it fits within the size of each product.

<About resale/transfer>

*Entries for the purpose of resale are strictly prohibited. Resale of winning prizes to a third party for any reason is strictly prohibited. Also, providing it to a third party for resale is prohibited.

*If it is discovered that the item is being exhibited at an auction or resold at a high price, the seller and purchaser will be refused participation. In addition, if resale etc. is confirmed, we will confirm the identity on the day of the event. If we are unable to verify your identity, we may refuse your participation. Resale activities include listing/successful bids at auctions, buying and selling on the Internet or SNS, buying and selling through ticket shops, purchasing agents, scalpers, and malicious third parties.

*We cannot accept any responsibility for any troubles, fraud, or other incidents related to the transfer of the "Entry Code for the Official Meet-and-Greet Event at the '2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"' venue."

<About recording/photography>

At the "OFFICIAL Meet and Greet" event held at the "2026 ME:I 2ND ARENA LIVE TOUR "ME:I WAY"" venue, you may take videos and photos of the members from designated locations only during times permitted by the organizers. Recording/filming/photography outside of the times permitted by the organizers is prohibited. Please follow the instructions of the staff, who will be guided at the event venue on the day of the event.

There are no restrictions on the type of photography equipment you may use, but please cooperate by taking photos in a way that does not inconvenience other customers.

The use of photographic support equipment such as tripods, selfie sticks, and monopods is prohibited. If any such behavior is observed obstructing the aisle or the view of other customers, a staff member will speak to you.

Live streaming on social media and other platforms is prohibited. If we discover any such activity, the event will be immediately canceled. Thank you for your understanding.

You may use any device, including smartphones, mobile phones, and digital cameras, but please refrain from using flash photography and photography with large telephoto lenses, as this may disturb other customers.

・Please note that we may suddenly decide on the day to disable photography.

- Images and videos taken cannot be used for monetization or commercial purposes.

・The production and sale of unofficial merchandise using ME:I's image or name is prohibited.

*Acts that disrupt the work of venue staff may be recorded or photographed in order to maintain order at the venue.

*On the day of the event, video and photo cameras will be available. Please note that the image of your audience seat may be reflected in the photos and videos to the extent that you are a visitor.

For inquiries regarding application, contact: Chikepura Customer Support

https://qa.tixplus.jp/

*Please read the help before contacting us.

*Business hours: 11:00-18:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

For inquiries regarding event content: LAPONE GIRLS Co., Ltd.

https://laponegirls.jp/feature/contact

*We are unable to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

*Depending on the content of your inquiry, it may take several days for us to respond.

*Business hours: 11:00-18:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

*Inquiries regarding event content and application cannot be answered through the "ME:I OFFICIAL FANCLUB" and "ME:I MAIL" counters. Please use the counter above.