- BULLET TRAIN
BULLET TRAIN 2nd EP "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?" Release commemorative bonus event to be held!
2025.04.24
Thank you very much for your warm support for BULLET TRAIN.
To celebrate the release of BULLET TRAIN 2nd EP "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?", we have suddenly decided to hold additional special bonus events exclusively at HMV&BOOKS online, TOWER RECORDS ONLINE and UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE!
This is a valuable opportunity to have real communication with the members of BULLET TRAIN, so please do not miss it!
Starting tomorrow, April 25, 2025 (Friday) at 8 p.m., we will begin pre-ordering in a special cart for products with serial numbers for applying for the additional bonus event to commemorate the release of "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?"
To apply to participate in the additional special event, you will need an application serial number.
We look forward to your applications.
■ Additional bonus event details for the release of "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?"
Individual member photo session
The winners will be selected by lottery based on their application. Please choose your favorite member and apply.
<About the Camera>
Photography is limited to smartphones only. Other photography equipment (such as digital cameras) is excluded. Photography using flash or auxiliary equipment is not permitted.
Photography is limited to still images only. The use of video and Live Photos is also prohibited.
Photography is prohibited outside of individual booths.
- Photos will be taken using the standard camera equipped on the smartphone. The use of photo apps is prohibited. We will not be able to address any issues that arise from using apps for photography.
Photography will be conducted from the position designated by the organizers. If you wish to take photos in any other manner, there is a possibility that you will be denied the opportunity to take photos.
If it is discovered that video recording has taken place, you will delete the data.
<撮影について>
Photography will be conducted by the staff using the customer's own mobile phone (including smartphones).
Customers and members will be photographed while standing.
The photography is scheduled to include only bust shots (upper body).
Only vertical orientation photography will be allowed.
Selfies and individual shots of members will not be taken.
- The poses available for photography will be communicated on the day of the event by BULLET TRAIN OFFICIAL (@sd_bt) on platforms like X.
We cannot accept any requests regarding poses or expressions from members.
Photography with items such as message cards, goods, and stuffed animals is prohibited.
- During the photo shoot, actions involving physical contact such as holding hands or intertwining fingers are prohibited.
<撮影後の確認について>
Please check the photos taken immediately after the shoot. We cannot respond to inquiries made after leaving the shooting booth.
As a principle, we do not accommodate redoing the shoot.
However, we will only re-shoot if it is acknowledged that there are deficiencies, such as a member having their eyes closed or if the image is clearly blurry.
We do not accommodate reshoots due to customer circumstances, such as closing their eyes or having a shaky pose.
Please be advised that the responsibility for saving the photographed images lies with each customer. We will not redo any photos due to improper saving.
*UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE / HMV&BOOKS online / TOWER RECORDS ONLINE: The benefits you can apply for are the same regardless of which shop you order from.
■ Benefit Event Schedule
May 17, 2025 (Sat) Makuhari Messe
Part 1: Individual member photo session [Event start] 18:00~
Part 2: Individual member photo session [Event start] 18:55~
Part 3: Individual member photo session [Event start] 19:50
Part 4: Individual member photo session [Event start] 20:45~
*The selected group and meeting time will be notified via email at a later date.
*This benefit event uses a lottery system called "chord".
The lottery system "chord" is a web service that can be used from smartphones, tablets, and computers.
■Eligible Products for the Benefit Event
Please reserve the product with the serial number for applying for the release commemorative special event for the 2nd EP "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?", which will be sold in the special cart of UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE / HMV&BOOKS online / TOWER RECORDS ONLINE.
2nd EP "Why don’t you BULLET TRAIN?"
UPCH-7711 Complete Production Limited Edition
UPCH-7712 First Press Limited Edition
UPCH-7722 Regular Edition (First Press)
Member solo album
UPCH-7713 Kai
UPCH-7714 Ryoga
UPCH-7715 Takuya
UPCH-7716 Yuki
UPCH-7717 Takashi
UPCH-7718 Shuya
UPCH-7719 Masahiro
UPCH-7720 Aloha
UPCH-7721 Haru
■ Pre-order page for products with serial numbers for additional benefits
*The only products eligible for the special event are those with a serial number for applying for the additional special event to commemorate the release of "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?", which are sold in a special cart. Please be sure to check this before making your reservation.
Even if you reserve or purchase a regular product, you will not be given a serial number for applying for the additional bonus event.
★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE
https://umusic.jp/a0lNw4ho
★HMV&BOOKS online
https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/250327118/
★TOWER RECORDS ONLINE
https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2025/03/31/0701
Pre-order period for eligible products with application serial number.
The serial number for the special event application will be provided for each order of "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?" (all versions). Please make sure to reserve the product with the serial number for the additional special event application for "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?", which is sold in the dedicated cart.
[Additional Bonus Event Pre-Order/Application Period]
Pre-order period: 2025/4/25 (Fri) 20:00 ~ 4/30 (Wed) 10:59
* The serial number and application form URL for the additional special event will be sent after 18:00 on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Application period: 2025/5/2 (Fri) 18:00 ~ 5/7 (Wed) 20:00
Winners will be announced on 5/9 (Fri) after 20:00
*Payment methods vary depending on the store from which you make your purchase. Please check the pre-order sales page of each store for details.
■ Notification Method for Application Serial Number and Application Form URL
★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE
For customers who have made a reservation order, we will provide information on your My Page at the UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE.
★HMV&BOOKS online
For customers who have made a reservation order, we will provide information on your My Page at HMV&BOOKS online.
★TOWER RECORDS ONLINE
For customers who have made a reservation order, we will provide information on your My Page at TOWER RECORDS ONLINE.
How to apply for the benefits event
Please access the lottery application form URL you received according to the instructions for each shop, register as a member of the lottery system "chord", and then enter your application serial number in the appropriate place within chord to complete your lottery application.
Those who applied during the application period will be notified by email whether they have been selected or not.
You can also check the results of the event from your 'chord' personal page.
*The distribution of the result announcement email is an estimated time, so there may be variations.
*The probability of winning is not related to the order of application.*
Winners will be separately notified via email and on their 'chord' personal page about the 'participating section,' 'gathering time,' and other details.
■Important Notes Regarding the Benefits Event
On the day of the special event, verification will be conducted based on the member information registered in the lottery system "chord." Only the winners themselves can participate in the event, and if we cannot confirm the identity of the winner during the verification process, they will be required to leave and will not be allowed to participate in future events. Thank you for your understanding.
When participating in the event, please be sure to bring one original 'photo ID' issued by a public institution that verifies your identity (no photos, copies, or expired IDs) from the options 【1】 to 【7】.
*Only the original is valid (photos, copies, and expired documents are not acceptable).
Passport (Foreign nationals must prepare it.)
Driver's License (limited to first-class and second-class driver's licenses)
[3] Basic Resident Registration Card
[4] Special permanent resident certificate or residence card
[5] Physical Disability Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, Developmental Disability Certificate
My Number Card with a photo (Notification card is not acceptable)
Student ID or student handbook with a photo (only valid if currently enrolled. Documents from vocational schools or preparatory schools are not acceptable).
Due to unavoidable troubles or the circumstances of the artists, the event may be canceled or members may change or be absent. Additionally, the schedule and content of the event may change due to various reasons.
In such cases, no refunds or returns of products will be made under any circumstances. The conditions remain the same in the event of cancellation or early termination of the event. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
*Photography, recording, and video recording are strictly prohibited at the event venue. Additionally, if you participate in the event with your mobile phone or camera hanging around your neck or visible from your bag or pocket, please be aware that staff may approach you to check your mobile phone or camera, even if you are not recording.
*We do not accept gifts or fan letters at the event venue. Handing items directly to the artist is also prohibited. Please refrain from bringing them.*
*During the event, staff may touch your shoulders or arms to guide you. Thank you for your understanding.*
*The entry of cutters/knives and other sharp objects that may injure the human body (such as glass, awls, compasses, push pins, etc.), as well as other dangerous items, is prohibited at the event venue.
Please be sure to follow the instructions of the staff at the event venue. If you are unable to cooperate, you may be asked to leave or the event may be canceled.
■ Regarding handling of personal information
Customer personal information will be managed strictly.
The personal information provided by customers will not be used beyond the scope of preventing the forgery and resale of participation rights, as well as for the management of various benefits.
About the sharing of personal information
In order to ensure the smooth operation of the event associated with the special event, your personal information will be shared among the companies listed below. Additionally, we may outsource the handling of this information to third parties for the execution of the event. Thank you for your understanding.
Universal Music LLC
SDR Corporation
BEENOS Entertainment Inc.
E-Cube Inc.
【inquiry】
★Universal Music Customer Service Center
Please contact us from this page.
http://www.universal-music.co.jp/faq/
Reception: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
■ Inquiries Regarding Lottery Applications for Special Events
★chord Customer Support
*Customer support regular hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
*Please contact us using the inquiry form below. We will respond to your inquiries via email.
https://cdefgah.net/contact
To celebrate the release of BULLET TRAIN 2nd EP "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?", we have suddenly decided to hold additional special bonus events exclusively at HMV&BOOKS online, TOWER RECORDS ONLINE and UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE!
This is a valuable opportunity to have real communication with the members of BULLET TRAIN, so please do not miss it!
Starting tomorrow, April 25, 2025 (Friday) at 8 p.m., we will begin pre-ordering in a special cart for products with serial numbers for applying for the additional bonus event to commemorate the release of "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?"
To apply to participate in the additional special event, you will need an application serial number.
We look forward to your applications.
■ Additional bonus event details for the release of "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?"
Individual member photo session
The winners will be selected by lottery based on their application. Please choose your favorite member and apply.
<About the Camera>
Photography is limited to smartphones only. Other photography equipment (such as digital cameras) is excluded. Photography using flash or auxiliary equipment is not permitted.
Photography is limited to still images only. The use of video and Live Photos is also prohibited.
Photography is prohibited outside of individual booths.
- Photos will be taken using the standard camera equipped on the smartphone. The use of photo apps is prohibited. We will not be able to address any issues that arise from using apps for photography.
Photography will be conducted from the position designated by the organizers. If you wish to take photos in any other manner, there is a possibility that you will be denied the opportunity to take photos.
If it is discovered that video recording has taken place, you will delete the data.
<撮影について>
Photography will be conducted by the staff using the customer's own mobile phone (including smartphones).
Customers and members will be photographed while standing.
The photography is scheduled to include only bust shots (upper body).
Only vertical orientation photography will be allowed.
Selfies and individual shots of members will not be taken.
- The poses available for photography will be communicated on the day of the event by BULLET TRAIN OFFICIAL (@sd_bt) on platforms like X.
We cannot accept any requests regarding poses or expressions from members.
Photography with items such as message cards, goods, and stuffed animals is prohibited.
- During the photo shoot, actions involving physical contact such as holding hands or intertwining fingers are prohibited.
<撮影後の確認について>
Please check the photos taken immediately after the shoot. We cannot respond to inquiries made after leaving the shooting booth.
As a principle, we do not accommodate redoing the shoot.
However, we will only re-shoot if it is acknowledged that there are deficiencies, such as a member having their eyes closed or if the image is clearly blurry.
We do not accommodate reshoots due to customer circumstances, such as closing their eyes or having a shaky pose.
Please be advised that the responsibility for saving the photographed images lies with each customer. We will not redo any photos due to improper saving.
*UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE / HMV&BOOKS online / TOWER RECORDS ONLINE: The benefits you can apply for are the same regardless of which shop you order from.
■ Benefit Event Schedule
May 17, 2025 (Sat) Makuhari Messe
Part 1: Individual member photo session [Event start] 18:00~
Part 2: Individual member photo session [Event start] 18:55~
Part 3: Individual member photo session [Event start] 19:50
Part 4: Individual member photo session [Event start] 20:45~
*The selected group and meeting time will be notified via email at a later date.
*This benefit event uses a lottery system called "chord".
The lottery system "chord" is a web service that can be used from smartphones, tablets, and computers.
■Eligible Products for the Benefit Event
Please reserve the product with the serial number for applying for the release commemorative special event for the 2nd EP "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?", which will be sold in the special cart of UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE / HMV&BOOKS online / TOWER RECORDS ONLINE.
2nd EP "Why don’t you BULLET TRAIN?"
UPCH-7711 Complete Production Limited Edition
UPCH-7712 First Press Limited Edition
UPCH-7722 Regular Edition (First Press)
Member solo album
UPCH-7713 Kai
UPCH-7714 Ryoga
UPCH-7715 Takuya
UPCH-7716 Yuki
UPCH-7717 Takashi
UPCH-7718 Shuya
UPCH-7719 Masahiro
UPCH-7720 Aloha
UPCH-7721 Haru
■ Pre-order page for products with serial numbers for additional benefits
*The only products eligible for the special event are those with a serial number for applying for the additional special event to commemorate the release of "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?", which are sold in a special cart. Please be sure to check this before making your reservation.
Even if you reserve or purchase a regular product, you will not be given a serial number for applying for the additional bonus event.
★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE
https://umusic.jp/a0lNw4ho
★HMV&BOOKS online
https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/250327118/
★TOWER RECORDS ONLINE
https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2025/03/31/0701
Pre-order period for eligible products with application serial number.
The serial number for the special event application will be provided for each order of "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?" (all versions). Please make sure to reserve the product with the serial number for the additional special event application for "Why don't you BULLET TRAIN?", which is sold in the dedicated cart.
[Additional Bonus Event Pre-Order/Application Period]
Pre-order period: 2025/4/25 (Fri) 20:00 ~ 4/30 (Wed) 10:59
* The serial number and application form URL for the additional special event will be sent after 18:00 on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Application period: 2025/5/2 (Fri) 18:00 ~ 5/7 (Wed) 20:00
Winners will be announced on 5/9 (Fri) after 20:00
*Payment methods vary depending on the store from which you make your purchase. Please check the pre-order sales page of each store for details.
■ Notification Method for Application Serial Number and Application Form URL
★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE
For customers who have made a reservation order, we will provide information on your My Page at the UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE.
★HMV&BOOKS online
For customers who have made a reservation order, we will provide information on your My Page at HMV&BOOKS online.
★TOWER RECORDS ONLINE
For customers who have made a reservation order, we will provide information on your My Page at TOWER RECORDS ONLINE.
How to apply for the benefits event
Please access the lottery application form URL you received according to the instructions for each shop, register as a member of the lottery system "chord", and then enter your application serial number in the appropriate place within chord to complete your lottery application.
Those who applied during the application period will be notified by email whether they have been selected or not.
You can also check the results of the event from your 'chord' personal page.
*The distribution of the result announcement email is an estimated time, so there may be variations.
*The probability of winning is not related to the order of application.*
Winners will be separately notified via email and on their 'chord' personal page about the 'participating section,' 'gathering time,' and other details.
■Important Notes Regarding the Benefits Event
On the day of the special event, verification will be conducted based on the member information registered in the lottery system "chord." Only the winners themselves can participate in the event, and if we cannot confirm the identity of the winner during the verification process, they will be required to leave and will not be allowed to participate in future events. Thank you for your understanding.
When participating in the event, please be sure to bring one original 'photo ID' issued by a public institution that verifies your identity (no photos, copies, or expired IDs) from the options 【1】 to 【7】.
*Only the original is valid (photos, copies, and expired documents are not acceptable).
Passport (Foreign nationals must prepare it.)
Driver's License (limited to first-class and second-class driver's licenses)
[3] Basic Resident Registration Card
[4] Special permanent resident certificate or residence card
[5] Physical Disability Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, Developmental Disability Certificate
My Number Card with a photo (Notification card is not acceptable)
Student ID or student handbook with a photo (only valid if currently enrolled. Documents from vocational schools or preparatory schools are not acceptable).
Due to unavoidable troubles or the circumstances of the artists, the event may be canceled or members may change or be absent. Additionally, the schedule and content of the event may change due to various reasons.
In such cases, no refunds or returns of products will be made under any circumstances. The conditions remain the same in the event of cancellation or early termination of the event. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
*Photography, recording, and video recording are strictly prohibited at the event venue. Additionally, if you participate in the event with your mobile phone or camera hanging around your neck or visible from your bag or pocket, please be aware that staff may approach you to check your mobile phone or camera, even if you are not recording.
*We do not accept gifts or fan letters at the event venue. Handing items directly to the artist is also prohibited. Please refrain from bringing them.*
*During the event, staff may touch your shoulders or arms to guide you. Thank you for your understanding.*
*The entry of cutters/knives and other sharp objects that may injure the human body (such as glass, awls, compasses, push pins, etc.), as well as other dangerous items, is prohibited at the event venue.
Please be sure to follow the instructions of the staff at the event venue. If you are unable to cooperate, you may be asked to leave or the event may be canceled.
■ Regarding handling of personal information
Customer personal information will be managed strictly.
The personal information provided by customers will not be used beyond the scope of preventing the forgery and resale of participation rights, as well as for the management of various benefits.
About the sharing of personal information
In order to ensure the smooth operation of the event associated with the special event, your personal information will be shared among the companies listed below. Additionally, we may outsource the handling of this information to third parties for the execution of the event. Thank you for your understanding.
Universal Music LLC
SDR Corporation
BEENOS Entertainment Inc.
E-Cube Inc.
【inquiry】
★Universal Music Customer Service Center
Please contact us from this page.
http://www.universal-music.co.jp/faq/
Reception: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
■ Inquiries Regarding Lottery Applications for Special Events
★chord Customer Support
*Customer support regular hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
*Please contact us using the inquiry form below. We will respond to your inquiries via email.
https://cdefgah.net/contact