NMB48 Kyoka schedules HMV&BOOKS handshake May 27

NMB48 member 竹田京加 said on X on May 21 that she will appear at a group handshake event at HMV&BOOKS NAMBA in Osaka on May 27, directing fans to the store’s event page and purchase site. HMV and Universal Music Japan had already posted the event details as part of promotion for NMB48’s 33rd single “初めてのオール,” which is scheduled for release the same day. The May 27 event is one of a series of in-store handshake sessions tied to the single and to the opening promotion for HMV&BOOKS NAMBA. HMV’s event listing says the format is a “group handshake event,” in which buyers of eligible products can meet participating members, shake hands and talk with them. (hmv.co.jp) ### Which session is Takeda Kyoka appearing in? HMV&BOOKS NAMBA said Takeda Kyoka is scheduled for the fifth session on Wednesday, May 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The listing names 西住美咲妃 and 高橋樹奈 alongside her in that slot. Entry for that session closes at 6:15 p.m., and the posted gathering time is 5:15 p.m. (hmv.co.jp) The Osaka venue listed for the event is the HMV&BOOKS NAMBA event space. HMV said the timetable may change without notice and members may also be changed for operational reasons. ### How do fans get into the handshake event? HMV said participation is tied to purchase of eligible event products through Enta GO on a first-come, first-served basis. (hmv.co.jp) The store listing says one reserved CD purchase gives the buyer one event participation ticket for the selected session after QR-code authentication at the venue. The sales window for the May 27 handshake event is scheduled to open on May 22 at 6 p.m. HMV said buyers can purchase up to three items per transaction in total, with repeat purchases allowed while stock lasts. Payment options listed are credit card and PayPay. ### Which release is this event promoting? (hmv.co.jp) Universal Music Japan said the event is tied to NMB48’s 33rd single “初めてのオール,” due for release on May 27. HMV’s event page lists the eligible products as the regular Type-A, Type-B and Type-C CD+Blu-ray editions, each priced at 2,000 yen including tax. (hmv.co.jp) HMV also said the event products do not qualify for the retailer’s usual HMV original bonus photo. The store listing says the event items are for in-store pickup only and are not available for delivery. ### What should attendees know before they go? HMV said there is no waiting space for early arrivals and asked attendees to come in line with their designated gathering time. (universal-music.co.jp) The store also said participation across different sessions is not allowed, and people who arrive after the cutoff may be unable to join. (hmv.co.jp) The event page says reserved products can be picked up at HMV&BOOKS NAMBA from opening time on May 27, with the reservation QR code shown at the register. HMV said the pickup deadline is the end of business on June 9, after which unclaimed reservations are canceled without refund. (hmv.co.jp) ### Where are the official details posted? Takeda’s May 21 X post pointed fans to the event information, while the full operating rules are on the HMV&BOOKS NAMBA event page and Universal Music Japan’s NMB48 news page. The Enta GO sales page listed by HMV is scheduled to begin accepting purchases at 6 p.m. on May 22 for the May 27 Osaka event. (hmv.co.jp)