It looks like beta testing has begun for an app where everyone can chat together during games at Hanshin Koshien Stadium.
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Well, it’s finally begun. The “Summer Koshien” tournament is back for the first time in two years.
This year, it seems that general spectators won’t be allowed in, and only people connected to the schools will be able to enter. But if the high school baseball players can enjoy Koshien, that’s what matters. It can’t be helped.
Still, for those who feel like, “I just can’t hold back my urge to cheer!”, here’s some good news.
Screenshot from the official website of Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
Apparently, an audio SNS app called “a Koshien (β version)” has been released as a trial, letting users experience and share the sense of unity, realism, and excitement of games and events held at Hanshin Koshien Stadium, even remotely.
目次
The test version will be available from 8/9 to 8/20
Official website of Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. screenshot
From August 9 to August 20 (planned), it will apparently be tested as a closed version limited to early test users and users invited by them. After that, it is scheduled to open as a public version from August 21 (planned).
How to become an early test user
Access 【Early Test User Application Form URL】 and register your email address through the form. An invitation code should be sent at a later date.
How to Join
① Download the app from the App Store or Google Play
② Launch the app and register as a member
・SMS verification is required
・During the closed test period, an invitation code is required to log in
③ Start a talk room as a host, or enter an existing talk room and interact with other users.
Final Thoughts
With this app, you can apparently cheer together with friends and get excited with users you don’t know at all. That’s pretty amazing. Since many people can’t go to the venue, it would be great if convenient tools like this app could help them feel even a little bit of the atmosphere of the stadium.
