Explain about the rewards of Tokino Sora-chan's 4th album "sign".
Please note that this introduction and explanation is unofficial and the content is translated by an individual.
There may be mistakes, in which case I am sorry.
"In the beginning"
On May 15, 2022, Tokino Sora-chan's 4th album release was announced with the celebration of her birthday and the streaming unveiling of her new outfit.
This will be a memorable album released on the 5th anniversary of her activity, with a team of gorgeous song creators.
Like her past albums, this album will be released in both first limited edition and regular edition.
Many stores in Japan have already begun accepting pre-orders, and some stores will provide unique purchase rewards.
If you only need her songs, the easiest way is to purchase the digital album that will be distributed after the CD album is released, which is really the easiest way to go.
But there may be some who don't, who want the first limited edition or want store specific rewards.
Some may want to keep the album physically as a proof of supporting her.
I will now explain the difference between the first limited edition and the regular edition, and how to purchase the album physically from overseas.
"Difference between the two editions"
[(First) Limited Edition]
A "super oversized (1400mm x 1400mm) cloth poster" will be included as a reward when you purchase the first limited edition CD at any store.
[Regular Edition]
The regular edition does not come with any rewards; if you only need the CD, this is the one to buy.
The difference between the first limited edition and regular edition is whether or not a "super oversized (1400mm x 1400mm) cloth poster" is included as a reward. It is difficult to judge what this reward will be since it has not been made public yet, but we can imagine that we will be able to see a super oversized Sora-chan.
From the following, I will introduce them in the order in which you can easily purchase them from overseas, along with the store's unique rewards.
No.1: CDJapan, this is the easiest to use
Unlike proxy purchase services and forwarding services, it is possible to purchase CDs directly from CDJapan.
This is probably the easiest way to purchase CD albums.
CDJapan does not provide any store-specific rewards.
Therefore, the only rewards for purchasing the first limited edition CDs here are "super oversized (1400mm x 1400mm) cloth posters"; regular editions do not come with any rewards.
In addition to CDs, it seems that Sora-chan related goods can also be purchased, so it may be a good idea to purchase them together.
No.2: TORANOANA's proxy purchasing service
TORANOANA's store-specific rewards are "acrylic coasters" for both the first limited edition and regular edition.
Here is the link to the first limited edition an Regular Edition product.
If you purchase the first limited edition at TORANOANA, a "super oversized (1400mm x 1400mm) cloth poster" and an "acrylic coaster" will be included.
The regular edition will only come with an acrylic coaster.
As a reminder, you must add your own store rewards to your cart for each CD album purchased.
If you forget to do this, you will not receive any TORANOANA store rewards.
TORANOANA offers a proxy purchase service and a forwarding service to enable customers to purchase from overseas.
The difficulty level will be higher than CDJapan, but if you are interested in getting an acrylic coaster, consider this.
Proxy Purchase Service: AOCS
Forwarding Service: tenso.com
No.3: Maybe another forwarding service could be used.
It appears that international forwarding services are available at the three stores listed
Leyifan Japan Forwarding Service | Free consolidation, Low Cost.
No.3-1: Amazon JP
Amazon JP store-specific rewards for the first limited edition are mega jackets featuring the first limited edition jacket design.
The regular edition has a mega-jacket featuring the jacket design of the regular edition.
Amazon JP may possibly be able to ship internationally to your area.
Here is the link to the first limited edition an Regular Edition product.
No.3-2: GAMERS
GAMERS store-specific rewards are
The first limited edition includes a 2L size bromide, a 75mm can badge, and an acrylic charm.
The regular edition includes a 2L size bromide and a 75mm can badge.
Here is the link to the first limited edition an Regular Edition product.
No.3-3: RAKUTEN BOOKS
RAKUTEN BOOKS will be offering the following store-specific rewards
Both the first limited edition and regular edition are "acrylic key holder (60x60mm)".
Here is the link to the first limited edition an Regular Edition product.
No.4: Take the challenge at tenso.com!
The last, the purchase is made using a forwarding service.
Forwarding service connecting overseas customers and Japanese online stores [tenso.com]
No.4-1: Animate
Animate offers two types of store-specific rewards.
The first limited edition is a "square can badge (53mm x 53mm).
The regular edition includes an L-size bromide.
Here is the link to the first limited edition an Regular Edition product.
No.4-2: TSUTAYA RECORDS
TSUTAYA store-specific rewards are "Post card" for both the first limited edition and regular edition.
Here is the link to the first limited edition an Regular Edition product.
No.4-3: VICTOR Online Store
The limited edition of the online store of her music label, Victor, will include a special T-shirt featuring the "Sign" jacket illustration design by extremely popular illustrator "Oludan-sensei".
All T-shirts seem to be size L (Japanese size).
The t-shirts come in two colors, black and white.
And the Victor Online Store rewards are the same stickers for both the first limited edition and regular edition.
It's a bit complicated, but if you buy the first limited edition of the VOS limited edition, you will get a "super oversized (1400mm x 1400mm) cloth poster" as a rewards for the first limited edition, a "sticker" as a rewards for the Victor Online Store, and a VOS limited edition includes a T-shirt.
Here is the link to the VOS limited edition and first limited Edition product.
And when you purchase a regular edition of the VOS limited edition, you will receive a "sticker" as a rewards for the Victor Online Store and a T-shirt as a rewards for the VOS limited edition.
Here is the link to the VOS limited edition and Regular Edition product.
"In the end"
This concludes the introduction and explanation.
The designs of all rewards will be released at a later date.
All rewards will be available while supplies last.
There are easy ways to obtain Sora-chan's CD albums from overseas, but I consider those with rewards to be more challenging.
If I can help with that, even just a little, I would be more than happy to do so.
Her album will be released on July 20.
Let's look forward to hearing her even more evolved and wonderful voice in our hands.
Thanks.