We are pleased to announce that the real-life augmentation and partner app "Spihospi ID:PL18", produced by Bandai Namco Studios Inc.'s "GYAAR Studio" and with development cooperation and publishing by entertainment content production HIKE Inc. (headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Masataka Mikami; hereinafter referred to as "HIKE") under the umbrella of Pole To Win Holdings Inc. (headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Teppei Tachibana; stock code: 3657; hereinafter referred to as "PHD"), has been released on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
We would also like to announce that we will be exhibiting a booth under the name "Spihospi ID:PL18" at the "Animate Girls Festival 2024" to be held from Saturday, November 9th.

"Spihospi ID: PL18" is a title born from the startup challenge, an in-house project at Bandai Namco Studios. It was developed by a group of employees who shared the desire to "develop games for women."

This app's aim is to spend real life with a character. By using the smartphone's clock function and location information, it offers experiences such as going to bed and waking up at the same time or going out to cafes or shopping together. with the character.

HIKE is in charge of development support (programming, motion, design, UI creation, etc.) and publishing for "Spihospi ID: PL18".

Living in the present with you after death. Tracing your past when you were alive...

■ STORY

SPIRIT HOSPITAL is a hospital that rehabilitates the souls of problematic dead people. Such as those who committed crimes during their lifetime or those who refuse reincarnation.
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The user will be in charge of a new resident, Puppy Lovelight.
We will be watching him recover.
As they spend time together, the reason of his death becomes clear...
As a result there may be a change in his behavior. 

■ SYSTEM (1) Become friends with him!

Try the "Nakayoshi (make friends) " mission on the app once a day!
Try waking up and going out at the same time as him and gradually gain his trust.
When you clear the mission, you'll receive memorable photos of the time you spent together and a special voice message.

■ SYSTEM (2) Find out about his past!

Once you've become friends, try the "Kikitori (listen to him speak)" mission!
We'll hear about his life, including his childhood and the time of his death.

Exhibiting at Animate Girls Festival 2024

"Spihospi ID:PL18" will be exhibiting at "Animate Girls Festival 2024".
At the event, we will be distributing original tote bags and leaflets for free, so please come join the festival!

Date and time: November 9th and 10th, 2024  9:00-17:00
Venue: Ikebukuro Sunshine City Green AREA Cultural Center Building 4F Exhibition Hall B
Booth G-5 SpiHospi ID:PL18
Official website: https://agf-ikebukuro.jp/s/agf2024/?ima=1314

SpiHospi ID:PL18 Overview

■ About Bandai Namco Studio's "GYAAR Studio" label

GYAAR Studio is a label of Bandai Namco Studios that was established in 2021. One young employee is selected as the leader, and they develop and release titles within a set period and at a set cost.

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■About HIKE Inc.

As an entertainment company that handles all kinds of IP-based content, including anime, manga, games, and stage productions, Hike  continues to rapidly take on new challenges and provide value to our IP not only domestically but globally.

HIKE Inc.
Address: 3F and 4F JRE Nishi-Shinjuku Terrace, 3-2-4 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
Representative: Masataka Mikami, Representative Director
Official website: https://hike.inc/

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