2026.03.25

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<Added on 3/26 (Thu)> [UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Exclusive] <"From INI" (#Froini) Public Recording Event to Commemorate the Release of "8TH SINGLE 'PULSE'"> has been confirmed!

To commemorate the release of their 8th single, "PULSE," INI will be holding a public radio recording in conjunction with their regular radio program, "From INI" (#Froini)!

During the campaign period, approximately 180 people will be randomly selected from those who pre-order eligible products exclusively at the UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE to be invited to the "From INI" (#Froini) public recording event commemorating the release of the 8th single "PULSE".

You will be entered into the lottery once you confirm your purchase of the 8th single "PULSE" from the dedicated product cart for "INI/PULSE [Includes lottery entry for From INI (#Froini) public recording event]". No special application is required.

Each CD purchased entitles you to one entry.


■ Overview of the "From INI" (#Froini) public recording event commemorating the release of the 8th single "PULSE"

・Content: Invitation to the "From INI" (#Froini) public recording event commemorating the release of their 8th single, "PULSE".

・Date and time: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 │ Doors open at 18:00 / Start at 18:30

*This event is expected to last approximately 2 hours.

Location: Somewhere in Tokyo

• Number of invited guests: Approximately 180 people (all seats reserved)


*The recording of the "From INI" (#Froini) public recording event commemorating the release of the 8th single "PULSE" will be broadcast on the radio program "From INI" at a later date. Until then, please refrain from disclosing the contents of the recording or posting them on social media, etc.

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

*Please note that this event does not include any opportunities for physical contact with INI members or commemorative photos. Also, you will not be able to receive any gifts.

※本イベントの収録は1部、2部でメンバーが2組に分かれて進行いたしますが、11名の同時登壇もございます。


[Eligible Products]

INI 8TH SINGLE "PULSE" released on Wednesday, April 22, 2026

<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)

*All items include the "First Press Limited Edition Bonus."

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

*Products are scheduled to be delivered after the release date.


★UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE

URL:https://umusic.jp/w3yh7WiE


[Reservation Notes]

*Please be sure to purchase from the dedicated product cart for "INI/PULSE [Includes entry into the lottery for the From INI (#Froini) public recording event]". Please note that if you purchase a product that does not have the "INI/PULSE [Includes entry into the lottery for the From INI (#Froini) public recording event]" designation, you will not be eligible for the lottery.

*Please be sure to check the "Benefits" and "Notes" sections on the product page before placing your order.

*Participation in the event is limited to the person who made the reservation. Please be sure to register as a member and make a reservation yourself if you wish to participate.

*The "UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE membership information" you registered when making your reservation will be considered your personal information. If you are already a UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE member, please confirm that the membership information matches the information of the person wishing to participate in the event before proceeding with your order.

*You can purchase up to 30 items per order. There is no limit to the number of purchases you can make. You can purchase as many times as you like.

*This item cannot be ordered together with any other product except for "INI/PULSE [Includes entry lottery for From INI (#Froini) public recording event]".

*The "CD Storage Box (holds 3 types of CDs)" and the "INI Monogram Logo Shipping Box" are not included in this offer.

*Please note that the number of items is limited, and sales may end even within the specified period once the planned quantity is reached. However, if additional items become available, we may resume sales.

*Only purchases made within the reservation period below and in the designated product cart will be eligible for the lottery.

*Even if you have already pre-ordered or purchased the <SQUAD UP ver.>, <FOREVER YOUNG ver.>, or <KYOMEI ver.> versions individually from the UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE, which are not eligible for entry codes, you will automatically be entered into the application process for this event.

*Payment methods available are "credit card payment" and "mobile carrier payment".

*We cannot assume responsibility for storing returned items due to customer's prolonged absence or unknown address. We cannot resend such items.



■ Pre-order period for products that include the "From INI" (#Froini) public recording event to commemorate the release of the 8th single "PULSE"

From March 25, 2026 (Wed) 18:00 to March 31, 2026 (Tue) 23:59

*Your entry into the lottery will be made upon confirmation of your order.

*During peak hours, such as close to the deadline, you may experience difficulty accessing the purchase screen. Please make your reservation with ample time to spare.


■ Lottery Results

Scheduled for around 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

*The time at which the lottery results will be sent is an estimate and may vary.

*Winners will be notified via the above date and time on their UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE My Page. Important notes regarding participation in the "From INI" (#Froini) public recording event commemorating the release of the 8th single "PULSE" will also be provided.

*Please note that if you unsubscribe, your My Page and "Winning Notification" will be deleted and cannot be recovered.

Click here for information about My Page notifications.

https://store-annex.universal-music.co.jp/s/qa_11/#qa6


■Event ticket collection information distribution date

Scheduled for April 10, 2026 (Friday)

*To prevent resale, tickets for this event will be issued as electronic tickets on the official INI app, "INI OFFICIAL APP."

*Event tickets can be received via smartphone using the phone number registered with UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE. Please check your registration information in advance.

*Ticket pickup instructions will be sent from Ticketpla to the email address registered with UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE. Please ensure that you can receive emails from the "plusmember.jp" domain beforehand.


■Notes

*When you attend the event, we will verify your identity using the customer information you provided when you won (when you applied for the event) and a valid form of identification that we specify. Please check that your registration information is correct before applying.

*When applying, please be sure to apply under the name of the person attending. Only the person attending can participate. Name changes will not be accepted after application has been submitted.

*The information we will verify on the day of the event is 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 for the event, so please be careful not to make any mistakes or omissions when applying.

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

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

*If your child wishes to participate, please apply using your child's information. If you mistakenly apply using a parent's information and are selected, your child will not be able to participate. Also, even if your child is selected, they cannot be accompanied by a parent. Please understand this in advance. (Excluding preschool children / however, only one accompanying person is allowed.)

*Please note that if your child is of school age and does not have a ticket for this event, they will not be able to attend the event.

*Applications are limited to residents of Japan.

*Please note that we are unable to respond to inquiries from overseas.

*Winners will be selected through a strict lottery process and will be notified via email. (We will not respond to inquiries regarding winning or losing.)

*Winning notification emails will be sent to your registered email address from the domain "@store.universal-music.co.jp". Please check and change your settings in advance to ensure you can receive emails from this domain. Please note that we will not be able to resend notifications if the email cannot be delivered for any reason.

*If the organizers determine that any interference or fraudulent activity, such as multiple entries from the same person using multiple accounts, has occurred and compromises the fairness of the event, the entry will be invalidated, and the person will be prohibited from participating in or entering any future INI events.

*If the organizer or management office determines that any actions such as transferring or reselling winning rights (including through auctions), or soliciting companions have been taken, the applicant will not be contacted, and their application will be invalidated or they will be denied entry on the day of the event.

*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.

*If the organizer determines that an event participant is involved in any way with anti-social forces (gangster groups, gang members, right-wing groups, anti-social forces, or similar entities; the same applies below), or that they cooperate with or are involved in the maintenance, operation, or management of anti-social forces through funding or other means, the organizer may refuse to allow that person to participate in the event or purchase any products.



■ Regarding identity verification when participating in an event

*We will verify your identity upon arrival by checking your identification. Please present your "Winning Notification from UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE My Page," your issued "Ticket," and a "Valid Identification Document" as specified. Please note that only identification documents with a photograph will be accepted.

Copies and expired documents are not accepted. Please bring the original documents that are still valid. Anyone who does not have a valid form of official identification will be denied participation for any reason. (Please see the information below for details on what constitutes a "valid form of identification.")

* "Digital identification documents" displayed on smartphones or other electronic devices (e.g., My Number Card information stored on a smartphone) cannot be used as proof of identity at this event. Anyone who does not have a valid form of official identification will be denied participation for any 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 of people aged 19 or over will not be accepted, even if they have a photo.

9. Rehabilitation Handbook


*Please bring all official certificates in the same condition as when they were officially issued.

*My Number notification cards (without a photo) are also not accepted.

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

※외국 국적이신 분은 명확한 본인확인을 위해 여권을 반드시 준비해주세요.

※Foreign customers will need valid passport for identification.

*Copies, handwritten entries, expired entries, and entries that have been altered to be unusable are not accepted.

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


■Notes regarding participation in the "From INI" (#Froini) public recording event commemorating the release of the 8th single "PULSE"

*Please note that customer voices may be included in the broadcast of the radio program [From INI #Froini].

*Please note that members may be suddenly absent due to illness or other reasons.

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

*Please note that purchasing for the purpose of resale is strictly prohibited as it violates the law against illegal resale.

*As a general rule, we will not allow entry to participants who have already entered the event.

*Event and campaign details are subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.

*Please refrain from smoking or drinking while participating.

*Please refrain from excessive face paint, as it makes it impossible to identify you. You may be asked to remove the paint on the spot, or your participation may be refused.

*Transportation and accommodation costs to the venue are the responsibility of each individual. Please note that refunds will not be issued in the event of changes to the performers or the program.

*Please be responsible for the management of your belongings and valuables. We cannot accept any responsibility for theft, loss, or other damages.

*If you lose your winning email or forget any of the required items for entry listed in the winning email, you will not be admitted for any reason. We will not reissue the email.

*Please note that we will be conducting a baggage check upon entry.

* The organizers will not be held responsible for any accidents, theft, or other troubles caused by attendees inside or outside the venue. Furthermore, if an accident or injury occurs to a third party due to similar actions, the parties involved will be responsible for resolving the issue themselves. The organizers will not be involved in any discussions or problem-solving.

*Please note that customers who engage in behavior that disturbs other customers inside or outside the venue, or who do not follow staff instructions, may be asked to leave. Please also be sure to follow all other precautions clearly stated on the INI OFFICIAL SITE / INI OFFICIAL FANCLUB. If you violate the above or fail to comply, you may be refused entry or asked to leave. Fan club members may have their fan club membership terminated. In that case, please note that no refunds will be given for membership fees or annual fees.


~About support goods~

・Bringing in any support goods other than official INI merchandise is prohibited.

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

What you can bring

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

Items that cannot be used or brought in

■ Penlights with extremely high brightness, linked penlights, homemade penlights, modified penlights, etc.

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

■ Chemical lights, glow sticks (the type that glows when bent)

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

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

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

*Please note that seat size may vary depending on the venue.

- If staff determine that your actions are disrupting the event or causing inconvenience to other customers, we reserve the right to refuse your use of the equipment.

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


<Regarding resale and transfer>

• Applications made for the purpose of resale are strictly prohibited. Reselling the right to receive an invitation to the event to a third party for any reason is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, providing the right to an invitation to a third party for the purpose of resale is also strictly prohibited.

If it is discovered that tickets are being offered for sale at auction or resold at inflated prices, both the seller and the buyer will be denied participation in the event, and will be prohibited from participating in or entering any future INI-related events. We will verify the identity of the winners on the day of the event, but if we are unable to verify your identity, you will also be denied participation.

Resale activities include listing/winning bids on auctions, buying and selling on the internet and social media, buying and selling through ticket shops, purchasing agents, scalpers, and other unscrupulous third parties.


<Regarding recording, video recording, 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 witness such behavior, please inform a nearby staff member, as it may lead to disputes between customers. Staff members may ask you to leave if they deem the behavior dangerous or disruptive. In the event of being asked to leave, no refunds will be given for purchased items.

• Cameras will be present for video and photography on the day of the event. Please be aware that your image may appear in photos and videos taken from your seat as an attendee.


[Inquiries]

◎For inquiries regarding product reservations and applications, please contact: UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Customer Service Center

*Customer support regular business hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:00

*Please use the inquiry form below to contact us. We will respond to your inquiry via email.

https://store.universal-music.co.jp/InquiryInput.jsp

*If you are contacting us from a smartphone or mobile phone, please set your email settings to allow receiving emails from the domain [store.universal-music.co.jp].


◎For inquiries regarding electronic ticket display, please contact: Ticketpla Customer Support

https://help.tixplus.jp/

*Please read the help section before contacting us.

*Business hours: 11:00-12:00 / 13:30-18:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)


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

▼Inquiry Form

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

*Please note that we are unable to reply to all inquiries.

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

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

*Please note that inquiries regarding event details cannot be handled through the "INI OFFICIAL FANCLUB" or "INI MAIL" channels. Please use the contact information provided above.

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