SCHEDULE
- 2026.06.03 [Wed]
- RELEASE
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SOTA HANAMURA Pre Debut Album(Sota)
The long-awaited first solo album by Da-iCE Sota Hanamura, "SOTA HANAMURA," has been announced!
This work is called the "Pre-Debut Album" and is planned to be a test album that will foresee Sota Hanamura 's future solo activities. It includes the pre-release track "Me.exe" and many other songs that will fully showcase Sota Hanamura 's vocals and dance!!
Release date
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
◆Product title
Pre-Debut Album "TBD"
◆Artist name
SOTA HANAMURA
◆Product type and price
[CD+Blu-ray (compatible with Smartphone Music & Movies)]
AVCD-63859/B 12,000 yen (tax included)
*Luxurious box design + photobook included
[CD+Blu-ray (compatible with Smartphone Music & Movies)]
AVCD-63860/B 6,800 yen (tax included)
[CD (compatible with Sumapura Music)]
AVCD-63861 4,000 yen (tax included)
◆Contents
<CD>
Scheduled to include over 10 songs including Me.exe
<Blu-ray>
Documentary footage included (length of footage to be determined)
Make a reservation here
https://SOTA-HANAMURA.lnk.to/PreDebutAlbum
◆Purchase benefits
< Da-iCE OFFICIAL SHOP >
by drawing lots Prize: "SOTA HANAMURA Live Tour 2026" rehearsal viewing ticket
First-come-first-served bonus: Postcard with printed message (Design A)
*If you purchase any one of the three formats, you will receive one of the eligible bonus items.
*For each reservation, you will receive one entry into the lottery to watch the by drawing lots + a postcard.
*The lottery to watch by drawing lots is open to those who make reservations by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
*The postcard design and printed message are the same for all three types.
*Postcards are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that numbers are limited.
[Target sites]
・ Da-iCE OFFICIAL SHOP
https://shop.da-ice.jp/
<"SOTA HANAMURA Live Tour 2026" rehearsal viewing ticket>
This special offer will allow you to attend a rehearsal at the SOTA HANAMURA Live Tour 2026, which will be held from June. Please be sure to read the details and notes below. We look forward to your participation!
[Dates and venues] *Please select your preferred dates and venues and purchase your tickets.
"SOTA HANAMURA Live Tour 2026"
June 11, 2026 (Thursday) Kanadevia Hall, Tokyo
Friday, June 26, 2026, Fenice Sakai, Osaka
July 24, 2026 (Fri) AICHI PREFECTURAL ART THEATER
Monday, August 10, 2026, Fukuoka FUKUOKA SUNPALACE
Monday, August 17, 2026, Nippon Budokan, Tokyo
*Please note that this event may be canceled without notice depending on the situation.
[Application by drawing lots bonus reservation acceptance period]
Until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
*Regardless of the date or venue, by drawing lots entries are only available to those who make reservations by the above date.
[About the by drawing lots prizes]
・You will be automatically entered into the application for the performance you selected when placing your order, so there is no need for you to take any action to apply.
- Please note that once the ordering process is complete, cancellations, changes to the date, venue, or the person placing the order cannot be made.
・Those who do not have a performance ticket can participate in the lottery to be invited to watch by drawing lots, but only those who have a ticket for the relevant performance can watch the performance.
・If you do not wish to apply for an invitation to watch the rehearsal, please select "Do not apply" when selecting the performance.
・The original bonus "Postcard with printed message (Design A)" will be delivered with each purchase of an eligible product, regardless of whether you win or lose by drawing lots.
・You will receive one entry for each ticket purchased. (One entry for one ticket, two entries for two tickets)
・Please note that payment methods such as cash on delivery and deferred payment are not available.
<Orders by minors>
・Orders by minors require parental consent. If an order is placed without parental consent, the order may be canceled upon a request from the parent. In this case, we may consider the order to be an interference with other customers' purchases or interference with our business, and we may refuse all future orders.
[Invitation to watch the rehearsal - About the project]
This event will be held before the performance of the selected show, and you will be invited to watch the rehearsal. (Maximum of 200 people per venue)
●The winner will be the person who placed the order. The winning rights cannot be transferred or the winner changed.
Only one person selected as a winner will be invited to watch the rehearsal. For details on reception, please refer to the separate section [About identity verification at each venue when invited to watch the rehearsal].
●If you are a winner and you miss the deadline for registration, you will not be able to participate, regardless of the reason, such as natural disasters or transportation failures.
[Announcement of winning]
After a fair by drawing lots, only the winners will be notified by email to their registered email address on Tuesday, June 2nd (planned).
Detailed information regarding the day will be sent to winners approximately one week before each performance.
●Winners will be notified by email.
If you do not receive the winning email due to reasons such as domain-specific reception settings, your winning will be invalid. We cannot answer any inquiries regarding the results of your application.
●If you have specified domain reception settings, please disable the domain restrictions or register "shop.da-ice.jp" and "mu-mo.net" in your domain settings.
[About winning the prize and exchanging the participation ticket]
●If you are selected as a winner of this special offer, we will contact you by email.
●If you would like to participate in the special offer, please come to the meeting place at the time and place stated in the winning email and undergo an identity verification check at the reception desk. Once your identity has been verified, you will be given a rehearsal viewing ticket at the reception desk.
●To verify the winner's identity, please be sure to present a form of identification with a photo. Example: Driver's license, My Number card, passport, etc.
●If you wish to participate, please be sure to arrive at the meeting place by the appointed time.
●If you do not arrive at the meeting place at the appointed time, you will not be able to participate even if you have received a winning email.
●Only the winner will be invited. Accompanying persons are not permitted, regardless of age.
●Please note that children are counted as one person regardless of age.
[Regarding identity verification at each venue when invited to watch rehearsals]
●On the day of the event, winners of the invitation to watch the rehearsal will be required to confirm their winning email and verify their identity at the venue.
Please note that if you do not verify your identity within the specified time period provided in the winning email, your winning will be invalid for any reason.
●The following identification documents are required for identity verification. Please be sure to bring them with you on the day of the event.
One type of "Photo ID" (one that can verify the person's name, address, and photo)
<Notes>
*For details on ID, please refer to "ID" below.
*Expired identification cards will not be accepted as identification cards.
*If the information on your photo ID (name, address, photo) does not match the order information, or if you forget your photo ID on the day, you will be denied participation in the event regardless of the reason.
<About photo ID>
"Photo ID" refers to the following (copies are not permitted):
・Passport (with address printed on it)
·driver's license
・Student ID with photo (address printed on it. Name can be handwritten)
・Basic Resident Registration Card
・Physical disability certificate
・Residence card
・Alien registration card
・My Number Card (only if brought in a case so that only the front is visible)
[Regarding participation in rehearsal viewing]
●Even if you do not have a ticket for the performance, you can participate in the rehearsal.
●Please check your return transportation before participating. We cannot be held responsible for the time of the last train or other return trip.
●When participating, please follow the instructions of the staff and cooperate to ensure the event proceeds smoothly. If the staff determines that there is a problem, your winnings may be invalidated.
Please keep your valuables in good condition at your own risk.
[Notes]
●Winning emails will not be reissued regardless of the reason, including loss, theft, or damage.
●The transfer or resale of winning rights is strictly prohibited. If the staff determines that the right has been transferred or resold, it will be invalidated.
●Avex Music Creative Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "our company") will not be involved in any disputes between customers regarding winning rights or benefits.
●Please cooperate with the venue staff to ensure smooth operation by following their instructions. Staff may touch your shoulders, arms, etc. when guiding you through the venue.
●Transportation costs, accommodation costs, etc. associated with attending the rehearsal are the customer's responsibility. Even if you are unable to attend the special event due to not fulfilling the participation conditions, transportation costs, accommodation costs, etc. will not be compensated.
●Videos and images of the rehearsal viewing may be posted on official related websites. Please note that they may appear in photos.
●In order to prevent accidents and confusion on the day, various restrictions may be imposed as necessary.
●Please observe the following "prohibited items" when attending the rehearsal. If you violate these rules, or if the organizers otherwise deem you unsuitable for participation, your winnings will be invalidated and you may be asked to leave. In this case, we will not refund the product price or compensate for transportation or travel expenses. Furthermore, if any prohibited or fraudulent behavior is discovered, you will be barred from participating in all future events involving this artist.
●There will be no special medical equipment available at the venue. If you have a chronic illness or require medical equipment, please participate at your own risk.
●The special event may be ended early, canceled, or postponed at short notice due to requests from local governments, natural disasters, transportation outages, poor venue facilities, illness or accidents of performers, time restrictions, delays in the progress, or other unavoidable circumstances. In the unlikely event that you are unable to participate in the special event for any of these reasons, we will not refund the product price or compensate for transportation or travel expenses.
●Even if the winner suffers any damages related to their participation or inability to participate in this project, our company, the companies related to this project, and the artists will not be held responsible in any way except in cases of intentional or gross negligence.
●We will operate with every precaution in mind, but if you see any suspicious people or objects, please notify a nearby staff member.
If litigation becomes necessary in connection with this project, the Tokyo District Court or the Tokyo Summary Court shall be the exclusive court of jurisdiction.
[Prohibited matters]
● Transferring or exchanging winning rights or benefits, reselling (scalping), copying, or counterfeiting
*These acts of impropriety are crimes. If discovered, you will be asked to leave the venue and reported to the police.
*If resale is confirmed, the winning rights will be invalidated.
- Any actions that cause inconvenience to other customers, such as cutting in line, or actions that the management staff deems to be equivalent to fraud.
*If discovered, the individual will be refused purchase and will be dealt with in the same way as for fraudulent activity.
● Defamation, libel, intimidation, or abusive comments against artists
● Entering or participating in events while drinking or under the influence of alcohol
● Recording, filming, or taking photos at events or special events, or bringing equipment for such purposes into the venue
●Waiting for your turn by staying overnight from the day before, etc.
【inquiry】
Da-iCE OFFICIAL SHOP Customer Support
https://shop.da-ice.jp/pages/faq
*Please contact us using the form above.
*We accept emails 24 hours a day, but we will respond to emails in order during business hours. Thank you for your understanding. (Weekdays only, 11:00-18:00 (JST))
*If your inquiry falls on a weekend or public holiday, or depending on the content of your inquiry, it may take several days for us to respond. Therefore, we may not be able to respond immediately on the day of the event, etc. Please contact us well in advance.
<National CD shop specials>
Postcard (design B)
[Participating stores]
Nationwide CD shops and e-commerce sites
*Please note that some stores and online stores may not carry this product, so please be sure to check before purchasing.
*This is a first-come, first-served bonus. Please note that numbers are limited.
This work is called the "Pre-Debut Album" and is planned to be a test album that will foresee Sota Hanamura 's future solo activities. It includes the pre-release track "Me.exe" and many other songs that will fully showcase Sota Hanamura 's vocals and dance!!
Release date
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
◆Product title
Pre-Debut Album "TBD"
◆Artist name
SOTA HANAMURA
◆Product type and price
[CD+Blu-ray (compatible with Smartphone Music & Movies)]
AVCD-63859/B 12,000 yen (tax included)
*Luxurious box design + photobook included
[CD+Blu-ray (compatible with Smartphone Music & Movies)]
AVCD-63860/B 6,800 yen (tax included)
[CD (compatible with Sumapura Music)]
AVCD-63861 4,000 yen (tax included)
◆Contents
<CD>
Scheduled to include over 10 songs including Me.exe
<Blu-ray>
Documentary footage included (length of footage to be determined)
Make a reservation here
https://SOTA-HANAMURA.lnk.to/PreDebutAlbum
◆Purchase benefits
< Da-iCE OFFICIAL SHOP >
by drawing lots Prize: "SOTA HANAMURA Live Tour 2026" rehearsal viewing ticket
First-come-first-served bonus: Postcard with printed message (Design A)
*If you purchase any one of the three formats, you will receive one of the eligible bonus items.
*For each reservation, you will receive one entry into the lottery to watch the by drawing lots + a postcard.
*The lottery to watch by drawing lots is open to those who make reservations by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
*The postcard design and printed message are the same for all three types.
*Postcards are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that numbers are limited.
[Target sites]
・ Da-iCE OFFICIAL SHOP
https://shop.da-ice.jp/
<"SOTA HANAMURA Live Tour 2026" rehearsal viewing ticket>
This special offer will allow you to attend a rehearsal at the SOTA HANAMURA Live Tour 2026, which will be held from June. Please be sure to read the details and notes below. We look forward to your participation!
[Dates and venues] *Please select your preferred dates and venues and purchase your tickets.
"SOTA HANAMURA Live Tour 2026"
June 11, 2026 (Thursday) Kanadevia Hall, Tokyo
Friday, June 26, 2026, Fenice Sakai, Osaka
July 24, 2026 (Fri) AICHI PREFECTURAL ART THEATER
Monday, August 10, 2026, Fukuoka FUKUOKA SUNPALACE
Monday, August 17, 2026, Nippon Budokan, Tokyo
*Please note that this event may be canceled without notice depending on the situation.
[Application by drawing lots bonus reservation acceptance period]
Until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
*Regardless of the date or venue, by drawing lots entries are only available to those who make reservations by the above date.
[About the by drawing lots prizes]
・You will be automatically entered into the application for the performance you selected when placing your order, so there is no need for you to take any action to apply.
- Please note that once the ordering process is complete, cancellations, changes to the date, venue, or the person placing the order cannot be made.
・Those who do not have a performance ticket can participate in the lottery to be invited to watch by drawing lots, but only those who have a ticket for the relevant performance can watch the performance.
・If you do not wish to apply for an invitation to watch the rehearsal, please select "Do not apply" when selecting the performance.
・The original bonus "Postcard with printed message (Design A)" will be delivered with each purchase of an eligible product, regardless of whether you win or lose by drawing lots.
・You will receive one entry for each ticket purchased. (One entry for one ticket, two entries for two tickets)
・Please note that payment methods such as cash on delivery and deferred payment are not available.
<Orders by minors>
・Orders by minors require parental consent. If an order is placed without parental consent, the order may be canceled upon a request from the parent. In this case, we may consider the order to be an interference with other customers' purchases or interference with our business, and we may refuse all future orders.
[Invitation to watch the rehearsal - About the project]
This event will be held before the performance of the selected show, and you will be invited to watch the rehearsal. (Maximum of 200 people per venue)
●The winner will be the person who placed the order. The winning rights cannot be transferred or the winner changed.
Only one person selected as a winner will be invited to watch the rehearsal. For details on reception, please refer to the separate section [About identity verification at each venue when invited to watch the rehearsal].
●If you are a winner and you miss the deadline for registration, you will not be able to participate, regardless of the reason, such as natural disasters or transportation failures.
[Announcement of winning]
After a fair by drawing lots, only the winners will be notified by email to their registered email address on Tuesday, June 2nd (planned).
Detailed information regarding the day will be sent to winners approximately one week before each performance.
●Winners will be notified by email.
If you do not receive the winning email due to reasons such as domain-specific reception settings, your winning will be invalid. We cannot answer any inquiries regarding the results of your application.
●If you have specified domain reception settings, please disable the domain restrictions or register "shop.da-ice.jp" and "mu-mo.net" in your domain settings.
[About winning the prize and exchanging the participation ticket]
●If you are selected as a winner of this special offer, we will contact you by email.
●If you would like to participate in the special offer, please come to the meeting place at the time and place stated in the winning email and undergo an identity verification check at the reception desk. Once your identity has been verified, you will be given a rehearsal viewing ticket at the reception desk.
●To verify the winner's identity, please be sure to present a form of identification with a photo. Example: Driver's license, My Number card, passport, etc.
●If you wish to participate, please be sure to arrive at the meeting place by the appointed time.
●If you do not arrive at the meeting place at the appointed time, you will not be able to participate even if you have received a winning email.
●Only the winner will be invited. Accompanying persons are not permitted, regardless of age.
●Please note that children are counted as one person regardless of age.
[Regarding identity verification at each venue when invited to watch rehearsals]
●On the day of the event, winners of the invitation to watch the rehearsal will be required to confirm their winning email and verify their identity at the venue.
Please note that if you do not verify your identity within the specified time period provided in the winning email, your winning will be invalid for any reason.
●The following identification documents are required for identity verification. Please be sure to bring them with you on the day of the event.
One type of "Photo ID" (one that can verify the person's name, address, and photo)
<Notes>
*For details on ID, please refer to "ID" below.
*Expired identification cards will not be accepted as identification cards.
*If the information on your photo ID (name, address, photo) does not match the order information, or if you forget your photo ID on the day, you will be denied participation in the event regardless of the reason.
<About photo ID>
"Photo ID" refers to the following (copies are not permitted):
・Passport (with address printed on it)
·driver's license
・Student ID with photo (address printed on it. Name can be handwritten)
・Basic Resident Registration Card
・Physical disability certificate
・Residence card
・Alien registration card
・My Number Card (only if brought in a case so that only the front is visible)
[Regarding participation in rehearsal viewing]
●Even if you do not have a ticket for the performance, you can participate in the rehearsal.
●Please check your return transportation before participating. We cannot be held responsible for the time of the last train or other return trip.
●When participating, please follow the instructions of the staff and cooperate to ensure the event proceeds smoothly. If the staff determines that there is a problem, your winnings may be invalidated.
Please keep your valuables in good condition at your own risk.
[Notes]
●Winning emails will not be reissued regardless of the reason, including loss, theft, or damage.
●The transfer or resale of winning rights is strictly prohibited. If the staff determines that the right has been transferred or resold, it will be invalidated.
●Avex Music Creative Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "our company") will not be involved in any disputes between customers regarding winning rights or benefits.
●Please cooperate with the venue staff to ensure smooth operation by following their instructions. Staff may touch your shoulders, arms, etc. when guiding you through the venue.
●Transportation costs, accommodation costs, etc. associated with attending the rehearsal are the customer's responsibility. Even if you are unable to attend the special event due to not fulfilling the participation conditions, transportation costs, accommodation costs, etc. will not be compensated.
●Videos and images of the rehearsal viewing may be posted on official related websites. Please note that they may appear in photos.
●In order to prevent accidents and confusion on the day, various restrictions may be imposed as necessary.
●Please observe the following "prohibited items" when attending the rehearsal. If you violate these rules, or if the organizers otherwise deem you unsuitable for participation, your winnings will be invalidated and you may be asked to leave. In this case, we will not refund the product price or compensate for transportation or travel expenses. Furthermore, if any prohibited or fraudulent behavior is discovered, you will be barred from participating in all future events involving this artist.
●There will be no special medical equipment available at the venue. If you have a chronic illness or require medical equipment, please participate at your own risk.
●The special event may be ended early, canceled, or postponed at short notice due to requests from local governments, natural disasters, transportation outages, poor venue facilities, illness or accidents of performers, time restrictions, delays in the progress, or other unavoidable circumstances. In the unlikely event that you are unable to participate in the special event for any of these reasons, we will not refund the product price or compensate for transportation or travel expenses.
●Even if the winner suffers any damages related to their participation or inability to participate in this project, our company, the companies related to this project, and the artists will not be held responsible in any way except in cases of intentional or gross negligence.
●We will operate with every precaution in mind, but if you see any suspicious people or objects, please notify a nearby staff member.
If litigation becomes necessary in connection with this project, the Tokyo District Court or the Tokyo Summary Court shall be the exclusive court of jurisdiction.
[Prohibited matters]
● Transferring or exchanging winning rights or benefits, reselling (scalping), copying, or counterfeiting
*These acts of impropriety are crimes. If discovered, you will be asked to leave the venue and reported to the police.
*If resale is confirmed, the winning rights will be invalidated.
- Any actions that cause inconvenience to other customers, such as cutting in line, or actions that the management staff deems to be equivalent to fraud.
*If discovered, the individual will be refused purchase and will be dealt with in the same way as for fraudulent activity.
● Defamation, libel, intimidation, or abusive comments against artists
● Entering or participating in events while drinking or under the influence of alcohol
● Recording, filming, or taking photos at events or special events, or bringing equipment for such purposes into the venue
●Waiting for your turn by staying overnight from the day before, etc.
【inquiry】
Da-iCE OFFICIAL SHOP Customer Support
https://shop.da-ice.jp/pages/faq
*Please contact us using the form above.
*We accept emails 24 hours a day, but we will respond to emails in order during business hours. Thank you for your understanding. (Weekdays only, 11:00-18:00 (JST))
*If your inquiry falls on a weekend or public holiday, or depending on the content of your inquiry, it may take several days for us to respond. Therefore, we may not be able to respond immediately on the day of the event, etc. Please contact us well in advance.
<National CD shop specials>
Postcard (design B)
[Participating stores]
Nationwide CD shops and e-commerce sites
*Please note that some stores and online stores may not carry this product, so please be sure to check before purchasing.
*This is a first-come, first-served bonus. Please note that numbers are limited.
