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Three railroad companies—Keihan Electric Railway, Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. (Meitetsu), and Keikyu—are to collaborate with video game company Capcom from June 9 for a limited-time Ace Attorney 6 event titled “Gyakuten Saiban 6 Mystery Rally: Yuko no Akashi” (Ace Attorney 6 Mystery Rally: Evidence of Friendship).
The three railway companies and Capcom are coming together in the hopes of raising both of their profiles in the run up to the release of the sixth game in the courtroom battling series which has already sold over 5.7 million copies so far - Ace Attorney 6. The train companies are located in three different areas of Japan—Kanto, Kansai, and Toukai—but at stations along each of the lines you’ll be handed a selection of evidence with the status of the investigation and various clues presented too so you can participate in identifying the contradictions in the witness statements and unmask the real criminal at the final stop.
This is the first time three train companies have collaborated over something completely unconnected to the trains themselves. Each of the different train lines will feature a different incident as part of an original story created by the development team of Ace Attorney 6 which will enable you to experience the difficulty level and universe from the game in a realistic way. It’s not just an opportunity to enjoy the rally at your local train station either, but an excuse to get to know some of the other stations along the line too.
Capcom x Keihan x Meitetsu x Keikyu
Three cities collaborate in the Ace Attorney 6 Mystery Rally
When you buy one of the following tickets you’ll be given an “Attorney’s Notebook” which you can use to participate in the rally.
Essential Details for Each Company
1. Keihan Electric Railway Keihan Line Free Ticket with Ace Attorney 6 Mystery Rally Ticket
Duration: June 9 to July 22, 2016
Price: adults 1,500 yen (limited to 4,500 tickets only); children 750 yen (limited to 1500 tickets only)
Participating Stations: Nakanoshima, Yodoyabashi, Temmabashi, Kyobashi, Moriguchi, Neyagawa, Korien, Hirakata, Kuzuha, Chushojima, Tambabashi Station, Gion-Shijo, Sanjo, and Demachiyanagi
Rally Lines: Keihan Line, Demachi Cable Line (excluding the Otsu Line)
Dedicated Webpage: http://www.keihan.co.jp/traffic/ (opens late May 2016)
Contact Details: Keihan Electric Customer Center - Tel. 06-6945-4560 (Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturdays and holidays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
2. Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd (Meitetsu) Ace Attorney 6 Mystery Rally Ticket
Duration: June 9 to Sept. 30, 2016
Price: adults 3,100 yen; children 1,550 yen
Participating Stations: Stations with Meitetsu ticket issuing staff (excluding Yatomi and Akaike), Meitetsu Nagoya station service center
Rally Lines: Meitetsu Line (if you’re taking a special train you’ll need a separate ticket)
Dedicated Webpage: http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/recommend/catalog/1245902_5053.html
Contact Details: Meitetsu Customer Center - Tel. 052-582-5151 (weekdays 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturdays/Sundays/holidays 8:00 am to 6:00 pm)
3. Keikyu Yokosuka Gourmet Ticket with Ace Attorney 6 Mystery Rally Ticket
Duration: June 9 to July 31, 2016
Price: Same as Yokosuka Gourmet Ticket (adults 2,030 yen; children 1,540 yen travelling from Shinagawa)
Participating Stations: All stations on the Keikyu Line (excluding Sengakuji)
Rally Lines: Keikyu main line from Shiori to Uraga
Dedicated Webpage: http://www.keikyu.co.jp/information/recommend/gyakuten2016/
Contact Details: Keikyu Information Center - Tel. 03-5789-8686 / 045-441-0999 (weekdays 7:30
am to 9:00 pm, Saturdays/Sundays/holidays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - opening hours subject to change)
Each company will be offering special participatory gifts including the “Attorney’s Notebook” and original novelty items. You can find out more information about the novelty gifts by visiting the respective webpages for each of the companies. Also be aware that the rally runs for a different time period at each of the participating rail lines.
What is Ace Attorney?
The first in the series of courtroom battle games, Ace Attorney was released in Japan on Oct. 12, 2001 and the series has since gone on to sell over 5.7 million copies. The player takes on the role of an attorney defending an innocent client and tries to uncover the real truth behind the events. By pointing out the various inconsistencies between the witness statements and other forms of evidence you can establish the innocence of your client. When you’re at a crisis point you can shout “Wait!” or “Objection!” and experience the thrill of chasing down a criminal in a “turnabout trial” just like on TV. The operation of the games is fairly simple too so kids and adults alike can enjoy them, and the series is also well loved for its eccentric characters and their catchphrases. The latest game in the series, Ace Attorney 6, will be released for the Nintendo 3DS on June 9, 2016.
Story
In 2016, evidence of friendship is exchanged between three train companies - Keihan Electric Railway, Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd (Meitetsu), and Keikyu. Though you can’t ride through each of the lines, this is a historical connection between the Kanto, Kansai, and Toukai regions. Keikyu has given a bronze statue of their mascot character, Keikyun, to Nagoya, Nagoya has given some of its famous chicken wing sauce to Keihan, and Keihan has given a hanging scroll of a Kyoto beauty to Keikyu, symbolising the evidence of friendship between the three.
However, the chicken wing sauce was stolen on the Keihan line! You’ll have to identify the contradictions in the witness testimonies to clear the suspect’s name.
*Obviously, this is all made up. Real stations and famous place names have been used but it’s all completely fabricated. Sadly, there is no real “evidence of friendship” for any of the named companies.
How the Rally Works
1. Buy a “Ace Attorney 6 Mystery Rally Keihan Line Free Ticket”
Special gifts:
- Attorney’s Notebook (Rally-chou)
- Original clear file
2. Look for contradictions in the four witness testimonies in your Attorney’s Notebook by examining the puzzle hints at the following stations: Kazuha, Yawata, Uji, and Tofuku-ji.
3. When you know who the real culprit is, take your solution to the reception desk at the Hirakata Park Station.
Prizes:
- Expert lawyer certificate
- Solution to the rally
- Original sticker
*Claim your prizes between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Source: @Press
