{"rewrite":{"id":"r_1fdc38f76551863a087c025a","clusterId":"c_77f006130ad343841f565167","slug":"nte-pop-up-event-meeme-village-s-great-adventure-runs-in-ikebukuro-through-august-9","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"NTE Pop-Up Event Meeme Village's Great Adventure Draws Crowds in Ikebukuro","summary":"Perfect World Games is holding a two-day pop-up event for the open-world RPG NTE: Neverness to Everness at Nakaiikebukuro Park in Tokyo's Toshima Ward. The event, titled Meeme Village's Great Adventure, runs August 8 and 9 from 10:00 to 18:00 each day, with free admission. It marks the game's Ver.1.2 update and the arrival of new characters Shinku and Irohi. The venue filled quickly on the first morning, with entry restrictions imposed within an hour of opening and numbered tickets distributed. Attendees follow a stamp rally that includes following the official X account, posting venue photos, and playing three mini-games: Meeme Mahjong, Explosive Fishing Operation, and Shadow Tag. Four stamps earn one lottery ticket, while five stamps earn two, with prizes including diorama 3D stickers, clear files, and acrylic stands. A ReroRero phone booth lets visitors record messages that may appear in future official programs. An Animate Cafe pop-up kitchen car operates near Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, selling three character-themed drinks with coaster bonuses.","whyItMatters":"The event's rapid entry restrictions and crowd levels demonstrate the game's sustained player interest ahead of the Ver.1.3 preview program, which airs August 8 at 20:30 JST and will address the storyline involving Scarlet Letter.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe event\u0026#39;s three mini-games each offer distinct challenges. Explosive Fishing Operation gives players 20 seconds to hook a character can badge. Shadow Tag asks attendees to guess which of four Meeme sheep hides an official cosplayer, with a photo opportunity as a reward for correct guesses. Meeme Mahjong presents a tenpai hand with yakuman names like tsuuiisou and suuankou written on the table, offering a four-choice format with hints for beginners.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNine cosplayers appeared on a rotating schedule for photo sessions near the entrance. The venue also featured standing panels of characters including Shinku, Irohi, Linko, Zanghong, and Mint, plus a costume placed on the park\u0026#39;s owl statue to match the game\u0026#39;s blue owl design. The ReroRero phone booth plays a character message when visitors pick up the red receiver, then records their own response.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Animate Cafe pop-up sold drinks such as Irohi\u0026#39;s White Daydream White Green, described by one reporter as refreshing rather than sweet. The kitchen car required advance reservations for numbered tickets and closed once capacity was reached. The Ver.1.3 special experience area at the venue allowed visitors to reserve viewing of the upcoming preview program.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The owl statue at Nakaiikebukuro Park got a costume to match NTE's blue owl design. The park's real-world details are part of the Meeme Village event's charm.","twitterPost":"NTE's Meeme Village pop-up hit entry restrictions within an hour. Shadow Tag, where you guess which sheep hides a cosplayer, was a crowd favorite. #NTE #ネバエバ","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Perfect World Games' NTE pop-up event in Ikebukuro drew enough players to trigger entry restrictions on its first day. The two-day event features mini-games, cosplay photo sessions, and a phone booth where fans can record messages for future official programs.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/817/G081722/20260808003/\",\"title\":\"真夏の池袋に鑑定士たちが集う。「NTE」オフラインイベント「メェメェ村の大冒険」が中池袋公園で開催中。8月9日まで\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/kikakuthetower/260809a\",\"title\":\"『NTE』オフラインイベント「メェメェ村の大冒険」が池袋で開催！　釣りや麻雀、公式レイヤーと影鬼ごっこが楽しめる\"},{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/08/08/185962.html\",\"title\":\"[Cosplay] Beautiful Cosplayers of 'NTE' Gather at Ikebukuro in the Scorching Sun! 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