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Haten MC BATTLE 2.0 and BEATBOX BATTLE 2.0 will take place at Tokyo’s Toyosu Pit venue on April 13; Haten MC BATTLE 1.5 and BEATBOX BATTLE 1.0 schedule unveiled!

December 8, 2022 (JST) – IzanagiGames, Inc. (located in Koto-ku, Tokyo, and led by CEO/Producer Shinsuke Umeda) has announced the schedule for Haten MC BATTLE 1.5 and Haten BEATBOX BATTLE 1.0. Additionally, Haten MC BATTLE 2.0 and Haten BEATBOX BATTLE 2.0 will unfold at Toyosu Pit (Koto, Tokyo) on April 13, 2023. The lottery for venue tickets for each event started at 21:00 on December 7, 2022.

*Please note that all dates and times listed in this press release are in Japan Standard Time (JST).

◆ Haten MC BATTLE 1.5 Tournament Overview:

The MC crowned champion at Haten MC BATTLE 1.5 will earn the right to compete at Haten MC BATTLE 2.0 and get their shot at rap stardom! Don’t miss out on seeing a new generation of Japanese rap talent stake their claim!

◆ Venue tickets now available to preorder:

  • Venue ticket price: 3,980 JPY (inc. tax)
  • Venue ticket sales: https://eplus.jp/haten-mcb/
  • Ticket lottery period: 12/7/2022 (Wed) 21:00 – 12/21/2022 (Wed) 23:59
  • Lottery draw announcement: 12/24/2022 (Sat) – 12/25/2022 (Sun) 18:00

◆ Lineup

  • Presenter: Ken Watabe (Unjash)
  • General Producer: Kon-Umeda
  • Official DJ: DJ Yuno
  • *Contenders to be announced at a later date.

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Haten BEATBOX BATTLE 1.0 Overview

After AFRA and Fried Tofu wowed us at Haten MC BATTLE 1.0, we’re ready to turn the page on a new chapter of beatbox history at Haten BEATBOX BATTLE 1.0!

◆ Venue tickets now available to preorder:

  • Venue ticket price: 2,980 JPY (inc. tax)
  • Venue ticket sales: https://eplus.jp/haten-beatboxb/
  • Ticket lottery period: 12/7/2022 (Wed) 21:00 – 12/21/2022 (Wed) 23:59
  • Lottery announcement: 12/24/2022 (Sat) – 12/25/2022 (Sun) 18:00

◆ Lineup

  • General Producer: Kon-Umeda
  • *Contenders to be announced at a later date.

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Haten MC BATTLE 2.0 & Haten BEATBOX BATTLE 2.0 Overview

◆ Venue tickets now available to preorder:

  • Venue ticket price: 5,980JPY (inc. tax)
  • Venue ticket sales: https://eplus.jp/haten-mc_beatbox/
  • Ticket lottery period: 12/7/2022 (Wed) 21:00 – 12/21/2022 (Wed) 23:59
  • Lottery draw announcement: 12/24/2022 (Sat) – 12/25/2022 (Sun) 18:00

◆ Lineup

  • Presenter: Ken Watabe (Unjash)
  • General producer: Kon-Umeda
  • Official DJ: DJ Yuno
  • * Contenders to be announced at a later date.

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Haten MC BATTLE 1.0 paid stream tickets currently on sale! Stream archive available to view until 23:59 on December 13!

The archived Haten MC BATTLE 1.0 stream is currently available to watch. If you couldn’t make it to the event on December 7, or just want to relive the spectacle, be sure to tune in!

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A giveaway to win a mic signed by rapper Ryoff Karma is currently underway!

We’re holding a giveaway to win a mic signed by rapper Ryoff Karma over on the official Haten Twitter account. Just follow the account and retweet the giveaway tweet to take part! The giveaway runs until December 31.

Giveaway tweet: https://twitter.com/haten_mcbattle/status/1588727803700076544

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What is Haten MC BATTLE?

IzanagiGames brings you a brand new MC battle tournament fusing fully-fledged rap prowess with intense visual spectacle. Haten MC BATTLE aims to shake up the formula by introducing the brand new “Battlefield” system! Watch the hottest MCs from Japan’s unique rap battle scene put their pride on the line as they compete for the top spot. 

We’re also bringing XR technology to the fore: utilizing projection mapping, and much more, to add an extra layer of presence and dynamism to the tournament. Background imagery will shift in time to the beat, changing with each battle.

And if that wasn’t enough, we’ve formulated a brand new battle system to help establish the next generation of star MCs. Haten MC BATTLE X.5 will host newcomers to the scene, while Haten MC BATTLE X.0 will feature veteran MCs. The two event types will be held on an alternating schedule, with newcomers who make it through the qualifying tournament earning the right to go toe to toe with the veterans, and a shot at rap stardom!

Come and witness a new dawn in the MC battle scene.

Contact: IzanagiGames, Inc.

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◆ About IzanagiGames

IzanagiGames is headquartered in Koto-ku, Tokyo. The company produces interactive entertainment experiences, with a focus on console games, and is geared towards directly accessing the global games market with titles made in collaboration with Japanese creators. By expanding the company’s range of fund procurement, IzanagiGames aims to provide opportunities for exceptional creators to make new IPs and games which are then delivered as entertainment experiences to fans across the world. IzanagiGames has released titles including Death Come True, World’s End Club, and Yurukill: The Calumniation Games on a variety of different platforms worldwide. The company has also entered into the webtoon market and founded its own webtoon studio, Tsukuyomi.

・IzanagiGames official website: 

https://izanagigames.co.jp/en/

・IzanagiGames official Twitter account:

https://twitter.com/izanagigames