Based on the popular light novel series by Takibi Amemori published by Gagaga Bunko (Shogakukan), the TV anime “Too Many Losing Heroines! (Make-in),” based on the popular light novel series by Takibi Amemori published by Gagaga Bunko (Shogakukan), will hold its fifth collaboration with JR Central’s “Oshi Tabi” campaign, titled “Too Many Losing Heroines’ Voices! ~Picnic in Toyohashi~,” from October 30, 2026, to January 31, 2027.
The event will feature a voice drama written exclusively by Takibi Amemori, available only on board the Tokaido Shinkansen; a voice rally touring Toyohashi City; an advance sale of merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the five characters in casual attire; and collaboration rooms at hotels themed after Yana, Komari, and Lemon.
・Running from October 30, 2026, to January 31, 2027, aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen and in Toyohashi City
・Exclusive voice drama available only on the Shinkansen, plus a station sign-style keychain redeemable with a boarding pass
・Postcards and special voice clips available at four voice rally locations in Toyohashi City
・Exclusive merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in casual attire available for pre-sale at Seibunkan Bookstore’s Toyohashi Main Store
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Overview of the 5th Edition of the McCain × JR Tokai “Oshi-Tabi” Event
This marks the fifth installment of the collaborative “Oshi-Tabi” project with JR Tokai, which takes participants on a tour of Toyohashi—the setting for McCain. The newly drawn illustration for this installment features the five characters—Yoshiki, Nukumizu, Yanaimi, Lemon, and Komari—all dressed in casual clothes for a “picnic”-themed scene, and it is being used on postcards and merchandise for the voice rally.
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| Campaign Name | There Are Too Many Voices of the Losing Heroines! ~Picnic in Toyohashi~ |
|---|---|
| Event Period | October 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027 |
| Event Location | Onboard the Tokaido Shinkansen / Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Main Features | Voice dramas exclusive to the Shinkansen / Ride Certificate Giveaways / City-Wide Voice Rally / Merchandise Sales / Collaborative Station Name Signs / Collaborative Hotel Rooms |
| Official Website | “Oshi Tabi” Special Site Merchandise Information (AMNIBUS) |
| Official X | JR Tokai × There Are Too Many Losing Heroines! (@JRC_makeine) |
The third installment of 2024 features the five characters wearing JR Tokai uniforms and participating in a workplace experience at Toyohashi Station, and Station Attendant Ver. merchandise was later released to the general public. This time, the characters have switched from uniforms to casual clothes, and the collaboration rooms at Hotel Associa Toyohashi have expanded from one room per day in the previous installment to separate rooms for each of the three characters: Yana, Komari, and Lemon. In Toyohashi, events such as the Ultraman Series Fan Travel is scheduled to take place in spring 2026, and the city has been selected time and again as a destination for such fan travel events.
McCain × JR Tokai: Shinkansen Onboard-Exclusive Voice Drama
You can listen to an original voice drama written by Takibi Amemori exclusively onboard the Tokaido Shinkansen. The cast features Shuichiro Umeda as Kazuhiko Nukumizu and Hikaru Tono as Anna Yanami.
| Period | October 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027 |
|---|---|
| STEP 1 | Board the Tokaido Shinkansen and access the campaign website |
| STEP 2 | Turn on location services, measure your speed, and answer the survey |
| STEP 3 | Participate in the in-train content on the Tokaido Shinkansen |
*Account registration (free) is required. Limit one account per person.
*Some sections—such as between Tokyo Station and Shin-Yokohama Station—may be inaccessible if a certain speed is not reached.
* Use the latest browser apps such as Safari or Chrome. Location information may not be detected when using the in-app browsers of LINE, X, or Instagram
*This service is unavailable on devices that cannot measure location via GPS. For instructions on how to set up location services, see here (PDF)
*Please use headphones or similar devices for content that produces sound
*Recording, filming, reprinting, duplicating, or repurposing the content is prohibited
*Data charges are the responsibility of the user
McCain × JR Tokai: Novelty Item with Boarding Certificate
Listen to the audio drama and travel to Toyohashi—by presenting your boarding certificate, you’ll receive a “customizable station sign-style keychain.” Choose one from a total of four designs; the reverse side features a common design for all four.
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| Toyohashi Tourist Information Center | Toyohashi Tourist Information Center 9:00 a.m.–5:45 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Seibunkan Bookstore, Toyohashi Main Store | Seibunkan Bookstore Toyohashi Main Store 10:00–20:00 |
*The ride certificate is valid until 11:59 PM on the day after it is obtained (on the final day, January 31, it is valid only on that day).
*You may obtain the ride certificate only once per day; you cannot stockpile multiple copies.
* Redemption is limited to once per person per day. Redemption by a proxy is not permitted
* Redemption must be performed together with a staff member. Screenshots are not permitted
* Offer ends when supplies run out. Resale or transfer is prohibited
* Redemption is not available on days the store is closed
McCain × JR Tokai Toyohashi City Tour Voice Rally
This is a voice rally where you tour the city of Toyohashi with McCain and friends while listening to original voice recordings written by Takibi Amemori. Check in at all 4 locations to receive an original postcard featuring an exclusive illustration and a special voice clip. Additionally, an extra spot is available at Hon-Nagashino Station on the Iida Line.
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1. emCAMPUS
2. Yamasa Chikuwa Main Store
3. Tokiwa-dori Shopping Street
4. Karmia
Extra Spot: Iida Line, Honnagashino Station
| Period | October 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027 |
|---|---|
| STEP 1 | Visit the campaign website |
| STEP 2 | Turn on location services and check in at the designated spots |
| STEP 3 | Play the original voice clip |
| STEP 4 | Complete all 4 locations (excluding the extra spot) to receive a postcard and a special voice clip |
| Completion Reward | Original postcard (featuring the newly drawn illustration shown at the beginning) |
| Toyohashi Tourist Information Center | Toyohashi Tourist Information Center 9:00 AM–5:45 PM |
| Seibunkan Bookstore Toyohashi Main Store | Seibunkan Bookstore Toyohashi Main Store 10:00–20:00 |
*You can visit the spots in any order you like
*The exclusive voice messages available near each spot can be enjoyed until 11:59 PM the day after playback (on the final day, January 31, they are available only on that day)
*Postcard redemption is limited to once per person per day. You can reset your count the day after redemption and participate again
*Business hours and regular holidays for each facility and store are subject to change without notice
*The promotion ends when all rewards are gone
McCain × JR Tokai “Oshi Tabi 2026 ver.” Merchandise
At Seibunkan Bookstore’s Toyohashi Main Store, seven items of newly illustrated “Oshi Tabi 2026 Ver.” merchandise will be available for pre-sale. A limited re-release of some past “Oshi Tabi” collaboration merchandise is also planned.
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| Trading Glitter Pin Badges | 660 yen each (tax included) / 6,600 yen per box (tax included) 10 varieties total, distributed randomly |
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| Trading Ani-Frame | 330 yen each (tax included) / 3,630 yen per box (tax included) 11 varieties total, selected at random |
| BIG Acrylic Stands | 2,178 yen each (tax included) / 5 varieties total |
| Extra-Large Acrylic Stands | 3,850 yen each (tax included) / 5 varieties total |
| SNS-Style BIG Acrylic Keychains | 1,210 yen each (tax included) / 5 varieties total |
| A3 Matte Posters | 990 yen each (tax included)/6 varieties total |
| Set of 5 Postcards | 935 yen (tax included) |
| Where to Buy | Seibunkan Bookstore, Toyohashi Main Store |
| Sales Period | October 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027 |
For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent per transaction, you will receive one random “Original Bromide (10 varieties total).” If you purchase one box of trading glitter pin badges, you’ll receive a “Group Photo: Oshi Travel 2026 Ver. 75mm Glitter Pin Badge” (available only at the venue) on a first-come, first-served basis.
*For trading items, you may purchase up to one box per transaction per type; and up to 2 open-pack items per transaction per type
*Numbered tickets may be distributed depending on store traffic. Announcements regarding numbered tickets and sold-out items will be posted on Seibunkan Bookstore Toyohashi Main Store’s X
*You cannot choose the design of the bromide. Receipts cannot be combined
* Products and bonuses are available in limited quantities
*Business hours may be shortened during the year-end and New Year holidays
*Retroactive online sales are planned for a later date at AMNIBUS, Animate, and other retailers. For online purchases, the BOX purchase bonus will be a Yanaimi pin badge
McAine × JR Tokai: Toyohashi Station Collaboration Station Name Signs and Collaboration Room
Collaboration station name signs featuring McAine characters will be displayed on Platforms 5 and 6 and Platforms 7 and 8 at Toyohashi Station from October 30, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
*An admission ticket or train ticket is required to enter the ticket gates. Commuter passes cannot be used as admission tickets
*Please refrain from lingering near the station name signs
* Please refrain from asking station staff for assistance
*The display period and locations are subject to change without notice
Hotel Associa Toyohashi will feature collaboration rooms themed after Anna Yanami, Chika Komari, and Lemon Yakishio. These rooms are available for stays from October 30, 2026, through January 31, 2027, with a limit of one room per day per type. Reservations are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 12:00 PM on October 9.
| Available Stay Dates | October 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Room | Anna Yanami, Chika Komari, and Lemon Yakishio Collaboration Room (Limited to one room per day for each character) |
| Reservations | Now being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 12:00 PM on October 9, 2026 Accommodation Plan Details |
| Directions | Directions to Hotel Associa Toyohashi |
Frequently Asked Questions About the 5th Edition of the McCain × JR Tokai “Favorite Travel” Campaign
Where can I listen to the voice drama?
Inside a moving Tokaido Shinkansen train. Visit the campaign website, use location services to measure your speed, and answer the survey to listen. There are some sections where you cannot listen, such as between Tokyo Station and Shin-Yokohama Station.
What kind of novelty item do I get as proof of boarding?
A choice of station sign-style keychains (one out of four types). Show the ride verification redemption screen to staff at the Toyohashi Tourist Information Center or Seibunkan Bookstore Toyohashi Main Store to receive your gift. Redemption is limited to once per person per day.
Where can I buy the merchandise?
Pre-release sales begin at Seibunkan Bookstore Toyohashi Main Store on October 30, 2026. Online sales through AMNIBUS, Animate, and other retailers are scheduled to begin at a later date.
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