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The Aresa Reunion Project Surpasses 5 Million Yen in Just 13 Days

Starting on July 16, 2026, the Aresa Reunion Project, collaboratively launched by Yanoman Co., Ltd. and Japan Art Media, has achieved a remarkable milestone. By July 29, just 13 days into the campaign, total contributions exceeded 5 million yen, reaching an impressive 515% of its initial goal, with 221 backers showing their support. This swift success has triggered an excitement wave in the community, prompting additional exclusive rewards aimed at rewarding the unwavering dedication of long-term fans of the Aresa series.

The project’s financial achievements allow for several exciting stretch goals to be unlocked. Backers can look forward to the following rewards:

• - A Limited Reunion T-Shirt
• - A comprehensive Rejoice guidebook
• - An exclusive collection of never-before-seen videos by Yanoman (on DVD)
• - A passport issued by the Kingdom of Aresa
• - *A previously unreleased scenario titled The Glass Promise: The Tale of the Magical Doll**

Particularly noteworthy is the Rejoice guidebook and the unreleased scenario, catering specifically to those who have cherished the Aresa series over the years.

Grateful Achievements So Far

Here's a summary of the project's financial accomplishments:

Amount Raised	Status	Content Unlocked
---	---	--------------
10,000 yen	Achieved	Thank-you message / Registration with the Kingdom of Aresa
1,000,000 yen	Achieved	New comic booklet by Yoshito Asari / Unreleased scenario Howard War Chronicle: Remnants of the Magical Doll
5,000,000 yen	Achieved	Limited reunion T-shirt / Rejoice guidebook / Exclusive DVD video collection / Aresa Kingdom passport / Unreleased scenario The Glass Promise*
10,000,000 yen	Next Goal	Official Aresa puzzle & art book release / New casual game release on app stores
30,000,000 yen	TBD	Official GB version recreations of Aresa/Aresa II/Aresa III for Nintendo Switch / Character badges

The next goal is set at 10 million yen. Achieving this milestone would fulfill a long-time dream of Yanoman, enabling the creation of the official Aresa jigsaw puzzle, an art book, and the release of a new casual game application on AppStore and Google Play Store, featuring all backers in the credits.

The Aresa Reunion Project brings fans increasingly closer to the full revival of the beloved Aresa series, thanks to their generous contributions. The fundraising campaign will run until August 31, 2026, at 23:59, and continued assistance and outreach for this initiative are highly encouraged to maintain its momentum.

Project Overview

• - Project Name: Aresa Reunion Project – I Want to See You Again
• - Period: July 16, 2026, 00:00 - August 31, 2026, 23:59
• - Initial Goal: 1,000,000 yen (All-in format – all rewards will be executed even if the goal is not met)
• - Platform: CAMPFIRE
• - Project Partners: Yanoman Co., Ltd. and Japan Art Media (JAM)

About Yanoman Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1973, Yanoman was the first company in Japan to offer jigsaw puzzles for sale. By 1974, they began domestic production of these puzzles, marking a significant milestone in the hobby industry. Over the years, Yanoman has diversified its product range, extending into card games and TV games while crafting products that resonate across generations. They remain committed to fostering connections through play and enriching people's lives.

• - Company Name: Yanoman Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: Hiroji Yano
• - Location: 7F Masudaya Building, 2-6-4 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo
• - TEL: 03-3865-2930
• - Established: January 1954
• - Website: Yanoman Official
• - X: @puzzle_yanoman
• - Note: Yanoman Note
• - YouTube: YANOMAN1954