The Meta(Oculus) Quest/Quest2 compatible app “XR Manga Fist of the North Star”, which allows you to read all 18 volumes of the comic “Fist of the North Star Ultimate Edition” in VR space, is now available!

This application makes full use of the system of VR e-book viewer "XR Manga" (patent/trademark registration pending) developed by Media Do. You can read "Fist of the North Star Ultimate Edition" published in 2013, which has been newly inserted and re-edited with additional episodes and the first color page, in the highest quality data before printing. The biggest feature is that the space changes as the story unfolds, and along with the visual effects and BGM, you can enjoy the ``end of the century'' world with an unprecedented sense of immersion in VR. In addition to digital figures of characters that appear in the work, it is also equipped with the powerful mini-game ``Ore ga Kenshiro'', where you use the hand tracking function to crush approaching enemies and obstacles. “XR Manga Fist of the North Star” sample video "XR Manga Fist of the North Star" introduction site 　

■Purchase order: limited to first 3,600 people! Includes NFT fan item card!

One NFT fan item card (total of 6 types) exclusive to purchasers that can be enjoyed on the NFT marketplace "FanTop" provided by Media Do will be randomly shipped to the first 3,600 people who purchase "XR Manga Fist of the North Star" in the order of purchase.

[Number of distribution] First 3,600 people (in order of purchase) [How to redeem] Gift code can be redeemed on “FanTop” (https://fantop.jp) *A gift icon will be displayed on the in-app home screen 2 hours after purchasing the app, and a gift code will be displayed when you tap the icon. (If you purchased before the redemption period, please wait for the redemption period to start.) [Exchange period] Early January 2022 (start date to be determined) - December 21, 2022 NFT fan item card sample video 　

■Features of “XR Manga Fist of the North Star”

Highest image quality in the history of e-books Because we use the original data before printing, the manga displayed in the app will be displayed at approximately three times the resolution of the general EPUB format file for e-books. No matter how far you zoom in, you can appreciate Tetsuo Hara's brushwork in every corner, allowing you to fully enjoy the charm of the original painting.

Enjoy that famous scene in a VR space of overwhelming quality! There are a total of 180 types of VR space backgrounds prepared as the story progresses. The background changes on average every 30 pages. Adding to the appeal are visual and sound effects such as flames, fog, and light. The vast end-of-the-century world of "Fist of the North Star" opens up before your eyes, including a submerged city and an arena whose expressions change every moment according to the story, creating an experience that will draw you into the story while heightening the sense of immersion and exhilaration. did.

Equipped with VR figure function and adrenaline-filled mini games Equipped with digital figures of Kenshiro and Yuria, the main characters of Fist of the North Star. You can change the background, freely adjust the pose and size, and add dialogue using speech bubbles. If you take a photo using camera mode, you can easily share it on Twitter from within the app. There are endless ways to enjoy it, such as recreating your favorite scenes or creating original 4-panel comics. Furthermore, it has a hand tracking function that allows you to read books comfortably with gesture operations, and is also equipped with the adrenaline-filled mini-game ``Ore ga Kenshiro''. Please try the exhilarating experience of performing Hokuto Hyakuriken like Kenshiro. VR figure function sample video “I am Kenshiro” sample video 　

■Overview of “XR Manga Fist of the North Star”

【app name】 "XR MANGA Fist of the North Star" [Sales price (tax included/reference)] Volumes 1 to 6 set: 2,990 yen (1 figure (Kenshiro), mini game) Volume 7-18 set: 14,056 yen (2 figures (Kenshiro, Yuria), mini game) Volumes 1 to 18 set: 15,823 yen (2 figures (Kenshiro, Yuria), mini game) 【corresponding device】 Meta(Oculus) Quest, Quest2 (as of December 22, 2021) 　

■About the future

"XR Manga Fist of the North Star" reproduces the high-quality data of the comic "Fist of the North Star Ultimate Edition" in VR space, making it the perfect work to immerse yourself in the powerful world of the original work and enjoy every corner of it. . The "XR Manga" series will continue to take on the challenge of providing new experiences in the Metaverse market, which is expected to expand in the future, such as a collection room where you can display and view digital figures, social functions, new titles, etc. 　

■About “XR Manga”

"XR Manga" is a patent-pending reading system for "virtual reality or augmented reality reading system, 3D display control program for books and images, and information processing method." E-books, which were previously read on the small display of a smartphone or tablet, are now freed from that space and are now set against realistic backgrounds such as ``beach resorts,'' ``forests,'' ``school buildings,'' and ``outer space,'' taking advantage of the immersive feeling of VR. , you will be able to view it on a large screen and in two-page spreads. You can enjoy a more immersive reading experience compared to smartphones, which normally display one page at a time. In addition to being able to enlarge or reduce the size of the book, there is no need to actually hold the book in your hand, so your hands and arms won't get tired even when lying down. It is a highly convenient system that includes a freehand operation function using hand tracking and an automatic page turning function.