Zaiko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Malek Nasser, https://zaiko.io/ ) supports the success of creators through technology and has launched a paid membership service called ‘Zaiko Connect.’ 
The first ‘Event Pass’ accessible only to Zaiko Connect members features Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, who is celebrating her 10th anniversary as a singer. It will exclusively livestream her solo concert at Nippon Budokan on October 19, as well as host digital events exclusive to Zaiko Connect members.

Zaiko Connect is a subscription service aimed at those who want to thoroughly enjoy entertainment, comprising ‘Event Pass’ access to member-only live events and experiences, and services such as Zaiko Premium (Zaiko TV, Zaiko Point, etc.).

■Overview of Zaiko Connect Service
Service name: Zaiko Connect
Price: 2,900 yen / 6 months
https://zaiko.io/connect

*Current Zaiko Premium members can use Zaiko Connect at the same monthly fee of 600 yen. If changing to the subscription contract of [2,900 yen/6 months], a cancellation process must be performed once. Upon cancellation, Zaiko points will be reset.

■What is the Zaiko Connect Event Pass?
With the ‘Event Pass’ of Zaiko Connect, only Zaiko Connect members can purchase tickets for exclusive live performances, streaming content, digital goods, and special experiences with artists and creators.
The first is the solo performance by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, followed by the 15-day streaming festival ‘Bandwidth Festival Tokyo’ hosted by Zaiko, showcasing exciting content one after another.

■Event Pass Content Introduction

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu 10th ANNIVERSARY JAPAN TOUR 2022 - TOUR FINAL - UMA 105
During the tour in April, she also performed at the world-renowned music festival ‘Coachella 2022’, receiving high praise not only in Japan but also overseas. Zaiko Connect will exclusively livestream her solo concert at Nippon Budokan for the first time in 6 years!
In celebration of Kyary’s 10th anniversary as a singer and the launch of Zaiko Connect, ASOBISYSTEM and Zaiko are teaming up to provide an unprecedented digital live experience.

A plethora of enjoyment awaits!
・You can purchase digital ticket stubs (Digitama Stubs) that make for lasting memories.
・Photos of Kyary taken during the live event will be made into NFTs and sold.
・Exclusive merchandise for live commerce available only during the online stream.

Moreover! Major benefits for Digitama Stubs purchasers
① Participate in the ‘After Talk’ where you can communicate online with Kyary after the live show.
② A special content ‘Live Commentary’ where Kyary herself looks back at the live footage from Budokan will be given as a free viewing gift via lottery.

Sample of the Digitama Stubs for sale

■Broadcast Information
Event Name: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu 10th ANNIVERSARY JAPAN TOUR 2022 - TOUR FINAL
Ticket sales page: https://connect.zaiko.io/e/kpp10
Broadcast period: 10/19 (Wed) 17:30 -  2023/1/19 (Thu) 
Price: Free (Only for Zaiko Connect members)

Zaiko hosted streaming festival ‘Bandwidth Festival Tokyo’

During 15 days, the online streaming event ‘Bandwidth Festival Tokyo’ focuses on the diverse music scene in Tokyo, which Connect members can view without any additional charge. Ticket purchasers will receive an original design NFT digital ticket stub for free.

Official site for Bandwidth Festival Tokyo: https://bandwidthfest.jp/

Broadcast start: December 2022

■Benefits for Zaiko Connect Members

Event Pass
This is an Event Pass where only Zaiko Connect members can purchase tickets for exclusive live performances and streaming content, digital goods, and special experiences with artists and creators.

Unlimited viewing of Zaiko TV content
You can enjoy a variety of live and entertainment videos, including previously streamed concerts and Zaiko original content, anytime and anywhere.

Extended enjoyment of purchased live shows with ‘+Archive’
+Archive is a ticket with a longer archive period (14 days/30 days) than usual. Connect members can purchase tickets with their preferred archive period at a great price to match their viewing style.

Earn and use Zaiko points when purchasing tickets
Connect members earn 1 point for every 100 yen spent on tickets, Stickits, donations, etc. 1 point can be used as 1 yen during ticket purchases.

100% OFF ticket purchase fees
Members receive Zaiko points equivalent to the purchase fee upon purchasing tickets. By applying the discount of the provided Zaiko points, tickets can be purchased at a better price.

Watch live with the highest sound quality (up to 384kbps) with ‘+HD Audio’
+HD Audio is an optional feature that allows viewing at a maximum of 384kbps (surround output) which is double the usual sound quality of 192kbps. Connect members can enjoy content in high quality without paying additional fees for +HD Audio.

■Background of the Launch of Zaiko Connect
Zaiko is developing various products and services to enable creators to provide their fans with .
As part of this initiative, Zaiko Connect (https://zaiko.io/connect) has been launched. Connect allows fans to engage in the creation process with artists. This shortens the distance between creators and fans, achieves the best fan experience ever and enables creators to expand their revenue opportunities.

■About Zaiko
Zaiko, with the concept of a platform where creators and fans can connect directly (Direct to Fan = D2F model), is diversifying its products/services across a wide range of areas such as digital events, video distribution, data analytics, and NFTs, contributing as a business foundation for artists and athletes active in various fields, focusing on independent creators.