Cipher Frontier • Issue 46
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Issue 46: It's coming, it's coming! Cipherfest is coming!
Siiiiiiiigh!!!
W-What's the matter, Emma?
You're not your energetic self...
Yeah... I always feel so discouraged when Golden Week finally ends...
Speaking of which, Golden Week was full of fun events, like Fire Emblem EXPO and Cipher's Community Mixer.
We got to enjoy a lot of card shop tournaments!
Yeah! It was so much fun!
But that long weekend is behind us... so disheartening...
What are you saying! Aren't you forgetting one last Cipher event to look forward to?!
Huh...? Ahh! Now that you mention it!!
Right! The biggest Cipher event of all, Cipherfest 2019 is coming up!!
Ohh! So they're doing it this year too! I am pleased!
Last year was our first Cipherfest... it was pretty fun, wasn't it, Val?
Yes. My lady was so full of excitement that she couldn't help but enjoy it without restraint.
W-What's the problem with that! I couldn't help how fun it was!!
I have yet to experience it... I'm interested...
M... Miss Shade! What's it gonna be like this year? Hurry up and tell us!
Fufufu... leave it to me! I'll give you a crystal-clear picture of what Cipherfest 2019 will be like, all in a flash!
Cipherfest 2019 WEST will be held on Sunday, 6/2 at Kobe Fashion Mart, while Cipherfest 2019 EAST will be held on 6/16 at Makuhari Messe!
The usual location! I am happy to hear entrance is still free!
E...entrance is free...!? I'll make note of that...
On top of that, they'll be giving out a set of 3 Three Houses promo cards to everyone who attends!
They've already made cards for Three Houses even though it doesn't release until 7/26? How... how am I expected to believe thaaaat!?
Well, well? What kinds of events will there be?
Well, you can't miss the main stage! Among other things, the Cavalier Duo from the Fire Emblem sound staff will be holding a mini concert, and Ike's voice actor, Michihiko Hagi, will be having a Cipher match against Producer Kawade!
※Photo from last year's Cipherfest.
A live performance by the Cavalier Duo! That is a must-see.
Lookin' forward to seeing that match between Hagi and Producer Kawade, too! Wonder who's gonna win this time... gotta be sure not to miss it.
Fire Emblem: Fates voice actress Yuuki Kuwahara--voice of Effie and Ophelia--will be Cipherfest WEST's presenter, while Juri Kimura--voice of Mozume and Ophelia--will be Cipherfest EAST's! I'm happy to be able to see them live as well!
Ohhh!
Illustrators from the Cipher card game will also be there to perform signings this time as well!
Mister Geso Umiu, Mister Yuugo Okuma, Miss Rika Suzuki, and Miss Sakura Miwabe will be at WEST, while Mister Kawasumi, Miss Senri Kita, Mister PenekoR, and Mister Mayo will be at EAST!
A stunning lineup of illustrators! We will be getting one of each, Val!
Of course. Shall we divide and conquer?
Of course, plenty of goods that you won't want to miss will be for sale as well!
Plenty of people come to Cipherfest just for the goods. There's so much good stuff to choose from that I always have trouble deciding what to buy.
I recommend the Cipherfest t-shirts or the neck towel! They're limited edition, so if you don't buy them here, you won't get another opportunity!
We have some new additions to the lineup as well: water bottles and acrylic magnets! I hope you'll consider buying them!
The designs are splendid! I want them all!
And all are perfect fits for use in the summer...
We also have Special A3 Acrylic Cards! They're a little pricey, but considering how grand they are, they're well worth the price!
Whoa, they're huuuge! They definitely aren't cheap... but they're so luxurious looking!
Of course, we still have the always-popular playmats and Artworks illustration books, along with plenty of other things. Definitely check it out!
And, aaand, we have one other main event this year: Cipherfest Quest!
Ummm... Does that say "Falchion Arc" and a "Binding Shield Arc"?
In the "Binding Shield Arc", you get a special marker card for completing missions such as battling and answering survey questions, far as I can see.
So what's this "Falchion Arc", then?
Great question! For the Falchion arc, you and your friends will need to split up and conquer various missions across the venue!
Hohoh... interesting. It truly is a quest!
Producer Kawade only passed a little information on to me... but it's definitely going to be an interesting event. Look forward to it!
Those who clear it will receive this commemorative badge as a present. I humbly request you all give the challenge a try.
A 75mm badge...! I'll need that...
And on top of all of that, the minigame corner from last year's Summer Party will be making a return as well!
Whaaat!? You mean that minigame corner where if you won, you received a poster of a hero of your choice?! That minigame corner!?
You got it. These are the posters you can win this time!
Oh, and they even made new ones! Val! We will be getting each of these as well!
Of course. Shall we divide and conquer?
Of course, there are plenty of other special goings-on being hosted as well--pack battles are making their return, as is the bulletin board for writing about your love of Fire Emblem!
And I heard that Alfonse's Fólkvangr will be available in the photo area as well. Come, take a picture with it!
※Photo from last year's Cipherfest.
Additionally, there will be free battles, as well as the tutorial area as well. There will also be a women's-only area.
There's so much to see that my head is starting to spin... I'm worried we won't be able to see it all in one day!
Maybe we should go to WEST and EAST! I bet we can make it to both if we take my pegasus!
Yeah, sure. ...'course, that'd be impossible for normal people!
Aaaand! I have some surprising new information for you all todaaaay!!
Huuuh!? On top of all that, there's still more!?
What is it... hurry up and tell us...
Did you know that they hosted a Thracia 776 Art Exhibition at Fire Emblem EXPO during Golden Week?
Yes, there were quite a lot of valuable physical works.
You won't believe your eyes... but they're holding that very same Thracia 776 Art Exhibition at Cipherfest this year!!
N-No waaaaaay!!
Well, what a surprise.
I had no idea that they were preparing something this... wonderful.
What do you think, how is it? This is the hottest new info, right? Were you surprised? Heheeeh!
I'm surprised by how smug you are about it...
I'm surprised by how smug you are about it...
I also come bearing a message from Kitanishi, salesman from another world and producer of Fire Emblem EXPO.
- The "Thracia 776 Original Art Exhibition" which was well received at the "Fire Emblem EXPO" will be held at the Cypher Festival!
We hope many people will be able to see it. We hope that many people will come and see the original works!
The unique appeal of seeing works up close... I want to witness it for myself...!
I recommend it for everyone who hasn't seen it yet, and for people who have seen it: why not see it again?
...and that's about all for the event information for Cipherfest 2019! What do you think? Wanna go?
You can enjoy an event like this regardless of whether you're a Cipher fan or just a fan of Fire Emblem in general! I'm gonna invite all my friends to come with meee!
Entry is free, right? I hope a lot of people come.
The real charm of an event like this is getting to mingle with people from all walks of life.
I would be pleased if fans got the opportunity to interact with each other while enjoying the event for themselves.
Whoooaaa! Battles! Let the battles commence!
You can find further information on the Cipherfest homepage, so be sure to check it for yourself.
Ufufu... Cipherfest 2019 is on its way!
