The First Koharu Rikka-themed Fan Events Are In The Works!
When we first heard about the announcement of new vocal synth Koharu Rikka, we wondered how long it’d take to see her fans organise something like this – and luckily, we won’t have to wait to long to experience a real-life event featuring her!
This particular fan-run event is called 「小春六花はヨーグルトが食べたい」or “Koharu Rikka Wants To Eat Yoghurt”, a rather curious title, but a title nonetheless! It’s scheduled to be a Koharu Rikka ONLY event, although it is possible that her fellow cast of friends who’ve been teased might make an appearance! It’s a part of a series of specific events which will be at the overall Sunshine Creation 2021 Autumn event, held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City this coming November!
※The following translations and details are all unofficial
Key visual announced
The key visual for the event was created by ジンベイ / Jin Bei, who also did the illustration for the Koharu Rikka demo song, Odotte☆Morote! In fitting the theme of the event, Koharu Rikka appears to be enjoying a wander among some cute cows:
And they also posted a video to NicoNicoDouga, as another way to show people the key visual and tell them about the event:
Youc an watch the full video here, and listen to Rikka herself explain what we know so far here:
>> https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm38989496 <<
>>Kohatabe Livestream
The organisers for Koharu Rikka Wants To Eat Yoghurt (hereafter known as “Kohatabe”), 染宮ねいろ / Somemiya Neiro in collaboration with the circle NCT-Blossom created a broadcast to give information about the event!
Note: The first broadcast was scheduled for June 24th, but it has since been delayed until some time in the near future! We’ll make sure to update you once they announce further details.
Broadcast platform
- Live talk ver.: Discord Community Stage Channel 51.6MHz [Link]
- Software talk ver.*: NicoNicoDouga [In progress]
*The broadcast will be released publicly using talk software, looking something like this:
Featured corners for the livestream(s)
- Organiser General Talk: The organiser(s) will talk about a different theme or themes each time. Should also consist of inside information about the event etc.
- “Lactic Fermentation” Suggestion Box: A section where questions from listeners will be answered! The name potentially comes from the idea of “converting questions/comments into answers”, much like the change of state for lactic acid fermentation.
- “How’s the fermentation going?” section: A corner dedicated to informing listeners about the state of development and progress of the event, including official announcements.
Send a message to the organisers!
>>You can use the form here to send them a message (Japanese only). As of writing, there is only the ability to send messages regarding the previous livestream, but the organisers said that they’d be happy to answer the questions submitted in the next livestream:
Circle Participation at Kohatabe
Applications for artists and the like to exhibit at Kohatabe are now open!
About participation:
- You need to sign up to participate in Sunshine Creation 2021 Autumn, then announce your participation to the organisers of Kohatabe!
- You can participate if you have any merchandise/goods relating to Koharu Rikka that you’d like to showcase. There is the possibility to include content featuring other characters from TOKYO6 Entertainment (such as her friends Natsuki Karin and Hanakuma Chifuyu) but the majority should be centered around Rikka.
- If your circle plans to distribute adult/R18 themed works, the representative of the circle must be 18 years old. Items that are of an adult nature must not conflict with article 175 of the Penal Code relating to distribution of obscene materials.
How to apply
- Prepare everything you need to apply: There is an application fee of ￥6,200 (JPY) for one space when you apply via Circle.ms.
- “Circle cut“: Use the downloadable template to show the size and specifics of your booth. There is a link for the template on the application page from Circle.ms here.
- Koharuri Doodle Book Participation (optional): Sign up to join in with the joint doodle book project (see more below)
- Apply for your spot either via the official Sunshine Creation website or via this link (click on the 「新規申込 」button at the bottom of the page), and check here for further details. The Genre code is ９６ プチオンリー
- Make sure to declare your participation via the form here!
For anyone who applies successfully, make sure to write a tweet about it featuring your circle cut using the hashtags #コハタベ and #コハタベ_参加表明! Anyone who does this will receive a free clear file featuring Koharu Rikka (to be only handed out in person at the event, find out more below).
The application deadline is September 27th 2021 at 18:00 JST!
Further announcements from Koharu Rikka Day (06/07/2021)
Commemorative Publication
The team plan to create a collaborative publication featuring arts and short stories from participants at the event!
- Content: Manga, illustrations, short stories, etc. featuring Rikka
- Target age: all content must be suitable for all ages (anything with adult-oriented content will not be accepted)
- Entries can be in color or black-and-white
- Manga and illustration entries must be in PSD, JPG or PNG format, and be at least 300 dpi in resolution for printing purposes
- Short story entries must be in Word (.doc/.docx) or Text (.txt) format
※The event organizers will be handling the typesetting/composition of the short stories for the publication
The finalized publication will be distributed throughout the event, and on the event’s official BOOTH page. Only about 50 copies will be made (only one copy will be allowed per person), and the original illustrations in the publication will not be distributed any other way. So if you want one, make sure to secure yours fast!
>>Clear file free gifts at event
Clear files featuring the key visual will be distributed throughout the event! They will also be presented to those who sign up to participate as stallholders, or participate in the yoghurt video posting festival or mail order campaign (see below for more info).
>>Yoghurt video posting festival
An event where you can post videos related to yoghurt! This event will be held from September 1st to November 13th, and will be on NicoNicoDouga.
Rules:
- Make a video about yoghurt that includes Rikka in it in some form (you don’t necessarily have to use her talk bank, but she does have to be in the video somehow)
- Upload the video to NicoNicoDouga
- Tag lock your video with “小春六花はヨーグルトが食べたい” and “ヨーグルト動画投稿祭”
- Optional: include “【ヨーグルト動画投稿祭】” somewhere in your video title
>>Koharuri Doodle Book
The illustrations received for this will be printed on the cover of a B5 size notebook and distributed at the event! The said notebook will cost about 200 yen, and any further profits will be put towards the organisation and management of future events!
Anyone can participate regardless of their participation type (general, online etc.), and those whose work is accepted to the project will get the doodle book presented to them for free!
/!\ Please note that all submitted illustrations must be in black only (K100％/RGB 0,0,0) and must be submitted as a transparent file
/!\ All submitted illustrations must be in PNG format and at least 600 dpi in size
Illustrations can be submitted through this form.
Deadline to apply is October 31st, 2021
>>Mail Order Campaign
Those who participate at the event can also sell their items via online distribution! Names and details of circles who do this will be published in the commemorative magazine.
Simply give the event organizers the link to your item distribution sites by filling out this form, and they will publish them on their official site to make it easy for customers to find you! The deadline to get your site approved is November 13, 2021, and approved sites will be published on the official website from November 14th through November 21st, 2021.
Event information
- Overall event title: サンシャインクリエイション2021 Autumn / Sunshine Creation 2021 Autumn
- Date: November 14th 2021 11:00 ~ 15:00 JST
- Location: 池袋サンシャインシティ / Ikebukuro Sunshine City
Address (JP): 〒170-0013 東京都豊島区東池袋３丁目１−3 サンシャインシティ ワールドインポートマートビル 4F
Address (EN): Japan, 〒170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 3 Chome−1−3 サンシャインシティ ワールドインポートマートビル 4F
It’s always fun to see fans creating works and sharing them with others at events like this, so we hope that Kohatabe will go through without a hitch! We wish all the best to everyone planning on participating, and if you want to start creating your own Koharu Rikka fan content yourself, make sure to check our article here on how to support her on social media when you get the chance.
Links
Kohatabe
Sunshine Creation 2021 Autumn
Circle.ms
