- BULLET TRAIN
A special event will be held to commemorate the release of BULLET TRAIN 22nd single "NINE LIVES"!
2025.08.18
Thank you very much for your warm support for BULLET TRAIN.
To celebrate the release of BULLET TRAIN 22nd single "NINE LIVES," a special bonus event will be held 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, August 19th, 2025 (Tuesday) at 8pm, we will begin pre-orders in a special cart for products with serial numbers for applying to the "NINE LIVES" release commemorative special event.
We look forward to your applications.
■ Details of the "NINE LIVES" release commemorative special event
Individual Two-Shot Photo Session with Members
Applications will be entered into a lottery. Please choose your favorite member and venue before applying.
<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.
・Photographs will be taken using the standard camera on your smartphone. The use of photo apps is prohibited. We will not be responsible for any issues that arise when taking photographs using apps. Furthermore, we will not accept photographs taken with a standard angle of view (aspect ratio 4:3). We ask for your understanding.
・Photography will be conducted by standing in the designated location. Please be sure to follow these rules. If you wish to take photographs in any other location or manner, you may be refused permission to take photographs.
・If we find out that you have been recording video, we will ask you to delete the data and you will be barred from participating in future events.
<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 photography, any physical contact such as holding hands or intertwining fingers is prohibited. Please be sure to stay in the designated areas when participating in photography.
<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.
Individual Member Handing Over Event
Applications will be entered into a lottery. Please choose your favorite member and venue before applying.
We will present a special gift to customers, exclusively during the release commemorative event from the members.
When receiving gifts from members, actions that involve shaking hands or intertwining fingers, which may pose a risk, are prohibited.
*Additionally, details about the special event will be announced at a later date.
*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
1. Scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in the Kansai region
②Scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in the Kanto region
*The event dates and times are subject to change.
Part 1: Individual Member Handout Event 【Event Start】 11:00～
Part 2: Individual member handover event [Event start] 12:00 ~
Part 3: Individual member handover event [Event start] 13:00
Part 4: Individual member handover event [Event start] 14:00
Part 5: Individual member photo session [Event start] 15:20
Part 6: Individual member photo session [Event start] 16:20
Part 7: Individual member photo session [Event start] 17:20
Part 8: Individual member photo session [Event start] 18:20
Part 9: Individual member photo session [Event start] 19:20
*The schedule for each event is the same for both days.
*The selected group and meeting time will be notified to the winners 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
22nd Single "NINE LIVES" Release Commemoration Special Event Serial Number Item Sold in the dedicated carts of UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE / HMV&BOOKS online / TOWER RECORDS ONLINE
22nd Single 『NINE LIVES』
UPCH-7768 Limited Edition
UPCH-7769 Regular Edition (First Press)
Member solo album
UPCH-7770 Kai
UPCH-7771 Ryoga
UPCH-7772 Takuya
UPCH-7773 Yuki
UPCH-7774 Takashi
UPCH-7775 Shuya
UPCH-7776 Masahiro
UPCH-7777 Aloha
UPCH-7778 Haru
*The only products eligible for the special event are those sold in a special cart and come with a serial number for applying for the "NINE LIVES" release commemorative special event, so please be sure to check when making your reservation.
■Target Product Pre-order Sales Page
★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE
https://umusic.jp/cUN3pWD1
★HMV&BOOKS online
https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/250812116/
★TOWER RECORDS ONLINE
https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2025/08/18/0703
Pre-order period for eligible products with application serial number.
One serial number for applying to the special event will be provided for each order of "NINE LIVES" (all formats).
[Note]
The serial number for the special event is designated for a specific application period based on the sales period.
For example, the serial number assigned during the first pre-order period is only valid for the first application period.
The serial numbers from the first pre-order sales period cannot be used during the second application period.
Please be careful.
[1st Pre-order Sales/Application Period]
Pre-order period: 2025/8/19 (Tue) 20:00 ~ 8/25 (Mon) 10:59
*The serial number and application form URL for the first round of applications will be notified after 18:00 on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Application period: 2025/8/27 (Wed) 18:00 ~ 8/29 (Fri) 10:59
Winners will be announced after 7:00 PM on Monday, September 1st.
[Second Round Pre-order/Application Period]
Pre-order period: 2025/8/25 (Mon) 11:00 ~ 9/2 (Tue) 19:59
*The serial number and application form URL for the second round will be notified after 18:00 on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Application period: 2025/9/5 (Fri) 18:00 ~ 9/7 (Sun) 22:00
Winners will be announced after 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 9th.
*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 provided by each shop's announcement, register as a member on the lottery system "chord", and then enter your desired participation date, the desired benefit event (individual two-shot photo session with a member / individual handing event with all members), and the application serial number in the relevant section within chord to complete your lottery application.
The results announcement will be sent via email to those who applied during the two application periods, informing them of their 'win' or 'loss' for each round.
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 notified separately via email and chord My Page by chord at a later date about the group they can participate in and the meeting time.
■Important Notes Regarding the Benefits Event
*On the day of the special event, we will verify your identity using the membership information you registered with the lottery system "chord." Only the winner will be able to participate in the special event. Please note that if we are unable to verify your identity, you will be asked to leave on the spot and will be denied participation in future special events.
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 (limited to those currently enrolled)
*Due to unavoidable circumstances or the artist's circumstances, the event may be canceled, the date may be changed, or the participating members may be changed or absent. The event date and content may also be changed due to circumstances.
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 22nd single "NINE LIVES," a special bonus event will be held 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, August 19th, 2025 (Tuesday) at 8pm, we will begin pre-orders in a special cart for products with serial numbers for applying to the "NINE LIVES" release commemorative special event.
We look forward to your applications.
■ Details of the "NINE LIVES" release commemorative special event
Individual Two-Shot Photo Session with Members
Applications will be entered into a lottery. Please choose your favorite member and venue before applying.
<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.
・Photographs will be taken using the standard camera on your smartphone. The use of photo apps is prohibited. We will not be responsible for any issues that arise when taking photographs using apps. Furthermore, we will not accept photographs taken with a standard angle of view (aspect ratio 4:3). We ask for your understanding.
・Photography will be conducted by standing in the designated location. Please be sure to follow these rules. If you wish to take photographs in any other location or manner, you may be refused permission to take photographs.
・If we find out that you have been recording video, we will ask you to delete the data and you will be barred from participating in future events.
<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 photography, any physical contact such as holding hands or intertwining fingers is prohibited. Please be sure to stay in the designated areas when participating in photography.
<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.
Individual Member Handing Over Event
Applications will be entered into a lottery. Please choose your favorite member and venue before applying.
We will present a special gift to customers, exclusively during the release commemorative event from the members.
When receiving gifts from members, actions that involve shaking hands or intertwining fingers, which may pose a risk, are prohibited.
*Additionally, details about the special event will be announced at a later date.
*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
1. Scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in the Kansai region
②Scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in the Kanto region
*The event dates and times are subject to change.
Part 1: Individual Member Handout Event 【Event Start】 11:00～
Part 2: Individual member handover event [Event start] 12:00 ~
Part 3: Individual member handover event [Event start] 13:00
Part 4: Individual member handover event [Event start] 14:00
Part 5: Individual member photo session [Event start] 15:20
Part 6: Individual member photo session [Event start] 16:20
Part 7: Individual member photo session [Event start] 17:20
Part 8: Individual member photo session [Event start] 18:20
Part 9: Individual member photo session [Event start] 19:20
*The schedule for each event is the same for both days.
*The selected group and meeting time will be notified to the winners 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
22nd Single "NINE LIVES" Release Commemoration Special Event Serial Number Item Sold in the dedicated carts of UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE / HMV&BOOKS online / TOWER RECORDS ONLINE
22nd Single 『NINE LIVES』
UPCH-7768 Limited Edition
UPCH-7769 Regular Edition (First Press)
Member solo album
UPCH-7770 Kai
UPCH-7771 Ryoga
UPCH-7772 Takuya
UPCH-7773 Yuki
UPCH-7774 Takashi
UPCH-7775 Shuya
UPCH-7776 Masahiro
UPCH-7777 Aloha
UPCH-7778 Haru
*The only products eligible for the special event are those sold in a special cart and come with a serial number for applying for the "NINE LIVES" release commemorative special event, so please be sure to check when making your reservation.
■Target Product Pre-order Sales Page
★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE
https://umusic.jp/cUN3pWD1
★HMV&BOOKS online
https://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/250812116/
★TOWER RECORDS ONLINE
https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2025/08/18/0703
Pre-order period for eligible products with application serial number.
One serial number for applying to the special event will be provided for each order of "NINE LIVES" (all formats).
[Note]
The serial number for the special event is designated for a specific application period based on the sales period.
For example, the serial number assigned during the first pre-order period is only valid for the first application period.
The serial numbers from the first pre-order sales period cannot be used during the second application period.
Please be careful.
[1st Pre-order Sales/Application Period]
Pre-order period: 2025/8/19 (Tue) 20:00 ~ 8/25 (Mon) 10:59
*The serial number and application form URL for the first round of applications will be notified after 18:00 on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Application period: 2025/8/27 (Wed) 18:00 ~ 8/29 (Fri) 10:59
Winners will be announced after 7:00 PM on Monday, September 1st.
[Second Round Pre-order/Application Period]
Pre-order period: 2025/8/25 (Mon) 11:00 ~ 9/2 (Tue) 19:59
*The serial number and application form URL for the second round will be notified after 18:00 on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Application period: 2025/9/5 (Fri) 18:00 ~ 9/7 (Sun) 22:00
Winners will be announced after 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 9th.
*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 provided by each shop's announcement, register as a member on the lottery system "chord", and then enter your desired participation date, the desired benefit event (individual two-shot photo session with a member / individual handing event with all members), and the application serial number in the relevant section within chord to complete your lottery application.
The results announcement will be sent via email to those who applied during the two application periods, informing them of their 'win' or 'loss' for each round.
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 notified separately via email and chord My Page by chord at a later date about the group they can participate in and the meeting time.
■Important Notes Regarding the Benefits Event
*On the day of the special event, we will verify your identity using the membership information you registered with the lottery system "chord." Only the winner will be able to participate in the special event. Please note that if we are unable to verify your identity, you will be asked to leave on the spot and will be denied participation in future special events.
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 (limited to those currently enrolled)
*Due to unavoidable circumstances or the artist's circumstances, the event may be canceled, the date may be changed, or the participating members may be changed or absent. The event date and content may also be changed due to circumstances.
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