To commemorate the release of "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" and "INI 8th SINGLE "PULSE"", it has been decided at short notice to hold an <INI "Viva la vita" & "PULSE" joint autograph session>!

During the promotional period, when you purchase "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" at a participating CD shop (excluding online shops), those who have also pre-ordered "INI 8th SINGLE "PULSE"," scheduled for release on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, will receive a "lottery card for entering an autograph session (linked autograph session entry code)" for the <INI "Viva la vita" & "PULSE" linked autograph session>. 32 people will be selected by lottery from those who apply using the linked autograph session entry code and invited to the <INI "Viva la vita" & "PULSE" linked autograph session>.

■INI "Viva la vita" & "PULSE" Joint Signing Event Details

Contents: Invitation to a photobook signing event with all INI members

Number of winners: 32

Date and time: Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Scheduled to start at 5:00 PM

Venue: Tokyo and surrounding areas

*On the day of the event, "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" will not be handed over at the venue. If you are selected for the event, please be sure to bring the "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" you purchased with you on the day of the event.

*Only the members' signatures will be printed on the pages specified by the secretariat of the copy of "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" that you have purchased.

*On the day of the event, if you do not have "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"", you may be denied participation in the <INI "Viva la vita" & "PULSE" joint autograph session>.

*Please note that there will be no contact with INI members or commemorative photo opportunities at this event. Also, you will not be able to receive gifts.

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

*Photography, video recording, and audio recording using cameras, mobile phones, etc. are strictly prohibited inside the venue.

[Reservation period for eligible products with "Autograph session entry lottery card (linked autograph session entry code)"]

From opening time on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to closing time on Sunday, March 22, 2026

*Sales will begin in each store as soon as the photo book "INI 2nd Photo Book "Viva la vita"" arrives in stock.

[Applicable products]

■Release date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

INI 2nd photo book “Viva la vita”

▪︎List price: ¥3,630 (tax included)

▪︎Published by Kodansha

▪︎HP：https://www.vivi.tv/ini_photobook/

■ Release date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

INI 8TH SINGLE『PULSE』

＜SQUAD UP ver.＞【CD＋DVD】¥1,900 (tax included)

＜FOREVER YOUNG ver.＞【CD＋DVD】¥1,900 (tax included)

＜KYOMEI ver.＞【CD ONLY】￥1,400 (tax included)

* First-come-first-served benefits for purchasers by chain are also eligible.

*All bonuses included are limited to the first press.

▶Click here for details on the CD shops participating in the campaign

→ https://ini-official.com/feature/eb952d01c4675993024447647c4ca3fe

■Event application process

① Customers who pre-order "INI 8TH SINGLE "PULSE"" with full payment when purchasing "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" at participating CD shops in this campaign will receive a "signing event application lottery card (linked signing event entry code)" with the campaign application site attached, on a first-come, first-served basis, for the number of "INI 8TH SINGLE "PULSE"" pre-ordered.

*If you have already pre-ordered "INI 8TH SINGLE "PULSE"" at a CD shop participating in the campaign, you can pay the full CD deposit when you purchase "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" at the same store and receive a "signing event application lottery card (linked signing event entry code)" for each CD you pre-ordered.

*You may purchase up to one photobook per transaction, and the maximum number of CDs you may pre-order is 30.

*Please note that customers who purchase "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" online and choose to pick up the product at a CD store will not be eligible to receive a "Lottery Card for Autograph Session Application (Linked Autograph Session Entry Code)."

[Distribution period of the "Lottery Card for Autograph Session Application (Linked Autograph Session Entry Code)" limited to participating CD shops]

From opening time on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 *Distribution will end once supplies run out at each store.

*The sale will begin as soon as the photo book "INI 2nd Photo Book "Viva la vita"" arrives at each store. Please note that the start date may differ depending on the store.

*After pre-ordering and purchasing "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" and "INI 8TH SINGLE "PULSE"" at the same time, you will be eligible to receive a "Lottery Card for Autograph Session Application (Linked Autograph Session Entry Code)" at the sales counter.

*Depending on the store, if you have already reserved "INI 8TH SINGLE "PULSE"", your reservation history may be canceled and you may be required to make a new reservation for "INI 8TH SINGLE "PULSE"" with a full deposit. In this case, you will still be eligible for the chain's original benefits for "INI 8TH SINGLE "PULSE"".

② The "Autograph Session Application Lottery Card (Linked Autograph Session Entry Code)" will list the "Campaign Application Site" and the "Linked Autograph Session Entry Code" for this event, so please register the corresponding entry code and necessary information on the "Campaign Application Site" and apply.

[Application acceptance period on the campaign application site]

February 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 11:00 to March 22, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59

*Please note that your entry will not be complete unless you submit your application.

③ The results of the lottery will be sent to the email address you registered on the campaign application site.

[Lottery result information]

Scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, around 8:00 PM

Only successful applicants will be notified by email to the email address registered on the campaign application site. Please make sure to enter the correct information.

④ Ticket and event details for the <INI "Viva la vita" & "PULSE" joint autograph session> will be provided to those who win the lottery.

*Please note that important information regarding participation in the <INI "Viva la vita" & "PULSE" joint autograph session> will be sent separately to winners only, along with details of the event.

■ How to apply and important points to note

*You can only apply once per entry code printed on the "Autograph Session Application Lottery Card (Linked Autograph Session Entry Code)."

* This project uses the "Ticket Pla" system.

*There is no limit to the number of times you can apply. You can apply for as many entries as you have for the linked autograph session entry codes.

* Plus member ID registration information you provide when you apply will be used to verify your identity at the event if you are selected. Therefore, before applying, please check that your registration information is correct on your "Ticket Plus" My Page (https://tixplus.jp/member/mypage/).

*When you attend this event, we will verify your identity using the customer information you provided when you won (when you applied for the event) and the "valid identification" specified here. Please make sure that your registered information is correct before applying.

*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 will be the registration information 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.

*The registration information you enter will be used for the purpose of lottery and winning notifications, various notifications including emails from LAPONE Entertainment, YOSHIMOTO KOGYO, and Kodansha, and to verify your identity on the day.

In addition, we will not disclose or provide the customer's registered information to a third party other than the subcontractor without the customer's consent. (Except when disclosure is required by law, etc.)

* Please apply by accessing from a computer or smartphone. You cannot apply from your mobile phone. Please note.

*If you do not have a smartphone when applying, please prepare an Plus member ID address such as Gmail or Yahoo! In addition, please apply from a family member's smartphone with the information of the person who has already registered for Plus member ID that you wish to participate in.

*If your child wishes to participate, please obtain a "Plus member ID" using your child's information before applying. If you accidentally apply using your parent's "Plus member ID" and are selected, your child will not be able to participate. Also, even if your child is selected, the parent cannot accompany them. Thank you for your understanding. (Excluding preschool children / However, only one parent may accompany a child.)

*Applications are limited to those residing in Japan.

*Please note that we cannot respond to inquiries from overseas.

*Winners will be announced by a strict lottery and will be notified by email (we cannot respond to inquiries regarding the results).

*Winner notification emails will be sent to your registered email address from the "@plusmember.jp" domain. Please check and change your settings in advance to ensure you can receive emails. Please note that we will not be able to resend the email if it cannot be delivered.

* If the organizer determines that there is interference or misconduct that lacks equality in terms of event management, such as applying with multiple accounts by the same person, the application will be invalidated and future INI-related events will be prohibited. Participation and admission are strictly prohibited.

*If the organizers or management office determine that any conduct, such as transferring or reselling (including auctions) the linked autograph session entry code or winning rights, or soliciting companions, is prohibited or fraudulent, the customer will not be contacted and their application will be invalidated or they will be denied entry on the day.

*Please note that if there are any incomplete or false information in your application, or if it is determined that the winning rights have been transferred through resale or other means, your winning will be invalid.

* Event participants are anti-social forces, etc. (organized crime groups, gang members, right-wing groups, anti-social forces, and other similar persons; the same shall apply hereinafter), or maintain, operate, or manage anti-social forces, etc. through funding or other means. If the organizer determines that the person has some kind of interaction or involvement with anti-social forces, such as cooperating with or participating in will do.

■ Regarding identity verification when participating in an event

*Participants will be asked to show their ID upon arrival to verify their identity. Please present your "Winning Notification Email," your issued "Ticket," and a "valid ID" designated by us. Please note that only ID with a photo will be valid.

Copies and expired documents are not accepted. Please bring the original document that is valid. If you do not have official proof of identity, you will not be allowed to participate, regardless of the reason. (For the types of "valid identification," please see the details below on the page.)

*Digital ID displayed on smartphones or other electronic devices (e.g., My Number card information stored on a smartphone) cannot be used as identification for this event. Anyone who does not have official proof of identity will be denied entry, regardless of the reason.

▼ "Valid ID" (all with photo / no copies / valid original)

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 cards are not accepted)

7. Welfare Handbook

8. Student ID with photo

*Please note that student ID cards for those over the age of 19 will not be accepted, even if they have a photo.

9. Rehabilitation Handbook

*Please keep all official certificates in the same state as they were officially issued.

* My number notification card (without face photo) is also not acceptable.

*If you are a foreign national, please be sure to prepare your "passport" so that you can clearly identify yourself.

※외국 국적이신 분은 명확한 본인확인을 위해 여권을 반드시 준비해주세요．

※Foreign customers will need valid passport for identification.

*In all cases, copies/handwritten/expired/impossible-to-use items will not be accepted.

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

■Notes for participating in the autograph session for "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" & 8th Single "PULSE"

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

*Purchasing for the purpose of resale is strictly prohibited as it is a violation of the Act prohibiting unauthorized resale.

*As a general rule, entry during the event will be prohibited.

*Please note that the details of the event and campaign may change without notice.

*Other important points regarding participation in the "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita" & 8th Single "PULSE" linked event" will be sent separately to winners only, along with details of the event.

*If you are unable to participate after winning for unavoidable reasons, please contact LAPONE Entertainment using the inquiry form.

<Regarding resale/transfer>

・Applications for the purpose of resale are strictly prohibited. Reselling the prizes you win to a third party, regardless of the reason, is strictly prohibited. Providing the prizes to a third party for the purpose of resale is also strictly prohibited.

・If we discover that tickets have been sold at auctions or resold at high prices, we will refuse the seller and purchaser permission to participate in the event and will prohibit them from participating in or entering any future INI events. We will verify the identity of the winner on the day of the event, but if we are unable to verify their identity, we will also refuse their participation. Reselling includes selling/bidding on auctions, buying and selling on the Internet or social media, buying and selling through ticket shops, purchasing agents, scalpers, and malicious third parties.

・The transfer or sale of the linked autograph session entry code prior to application is strictly prohibited. If you apply using an illegally obtained linked autograph session entry code, your application will be invalid and you will be denied participation in any future INI-related events. Please be aware that the transfer or sale of linked autograph session entry codes applies to both the seller (transferor) and the buyer (recipient) as described above.

- We are not responsible for any problems that may arise regarding the transfer of the autograph session application lottery card or the linked autograph session entry code.

<Regarding audio, video and photography>

・Photography, video, and audio recording using cameras, mobile phones, etc. are strictly prohibited within the venue. Please note that if any of the above actions are confirmed, the device will be immediately confiscated, the data will be deleted, and you will be asked to leave the venue. The organizers and artists will not be held responsible for any accidents, theft, etc. that occur as a result of not following the instructions of staff.

If you discover such an act, it may lead to trouble between customers, so please be sure to talk to the staff nearby. You may be asked to leave if the staff judges it to be dangerous or nuisance. If you leave the venue, we will not be able to refund the product.

<About the event>

・Please refrain from participating while smoking or drinking.

・Please refrain from painting your face excessively, as we cannot verify your identity. We will ask you to take the paint on the spot or refuse to participate.

・Please refrain from making excessive demands on members. Please note that we may refuse depending on the content.

・Forcibly terminate the conversation even in the middle of the conversation at the discretion of the staff, such as when inappropriate expressions are seen in the content of the conversation (slander of the members, questions that cannot be answered, forced poses/expressions, acts contrary to public order and morals, etc.) We may do so.

・ During the event, the staff may touch the customer's body or luggage to guide them. Please apply only if you can accept this.

・If you are wearing name tags, name plates, or merchandise, only business card-sized (or palm-sized) pin badges that can be attached to clothing are permitted. Name plates worn around the neck, fans, handwritten paper, etc. are prohibited. Staff may decide not to allow certain items.

-When participating in the event, please remove any devices that may be capable of recording, filming, or taking photos (cell phones, smartphones, watches, etc.).

・Transportation and accommodation expenses to the venue will be borne by each participant. Also, please note that refunds cannot be made in the event that there are changes to the performers or the content of the performance.

・Please manage your luggage and valuables at your own risk. Please note that we are not responsible for any damages such as theft or loss.

・Persons who have lost the winning email or have forgotten the items required for admission listed in the winning email will not be allowed to enter for any reason. In addition, we will not reissue it.

・At the time of entry, personal belongings will be checked and a physical check will be conducted using a metal detector. Please note.

・The organizer is not responsible for any accidents, thefts, troubles, etc. caused by customers inside or outside the venue. In addition, if an accident or injury to a third party is caused by an equivalent act, the parties will be required to resolve the issue. The organizer will not be involved in any discussion or other problem solving.

・Customers who cause trouble to other customers inside or outside the venue or do not follow the instructions of staff may be asked to leave. Please be sure to follow all other precautions clearly stated on the INI OFFICIAL SITE / INI OFFICIAL FANCLUB. Anyone who violates or fails to comply with the above may be denied entry or asked to leave. Fan club members may be expelled from the fan club. Please note that in such cases, there will be no refund of the joining fee or annual membership fee.

・Members may suddenly be absent due to poor physical condition.

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

■Notes about participating CD shops

*Please also contact each store regarding how to reserve the target products (INI 2nd Photo Book "Viva la vita" and INI 8th Single "PULSE").

*This campaign will begin distributing "signing session application lottery cards (linked signing session entry codes)" as soon as "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" arrives at each store. Please note that the start date may differ depending on the store.

*Even if the sale of "INI 2nd Photobook "Viva la vita"" and the "Lottery Card for Signing Event (Linked Signing Event Entry Code)" is still in effect, it will end as soon as it runs out. Please contact each store for details.

*Please note that the planned details may be subject to change without notice.

【inquiry】

◎ Inquiries regarding applications: Ticket Plaza customer support

https://help.tixplus.jp/

*Please contact us after reading the help.

*Business hours: 11:00-12:00 / 13:30-18:00 (excluding weekends and holidays)

For inquiries regarding the event, please contact LAPONE Entertainment Co., Ltd.

▼Inquiry form

https://ini-official.com/feature/inquiry

*We cannot reply to all inquiries. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

*Depending on the content of the inquiry, it may take several days to reply.

*Business hours: 11:00-18:00 (excluding weekends and holidays)

*Inquiries about event details cannot be handled at the "INI OFFICIAL FANCLUB" and "INI MAIL" counters. Please use the window above.