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Celebrate the Release of 'Kusunoki no Ban'nin' with Ponta Points!

The highly anticipated animated movie 'Kusunoki no Ban'nin,' based on the work of renowned author Keigo Higashino, is set to hit theaters on January 30, 2026. To celebrate this release, Loyalty Marketing Co., Ltd., which operates the popular points service Ponta, has launched an enticing giveaway campaign. Between January 26 and March 31, 2026, a total of one million participants will have the chance to win up to 100 times their accumulated Ponta points and exclusive movie merchandise!

Campaign Overview

This exciting campaign invites users to engage with more than 46 partner companies and services associated with Ponta. Participants simply need to use at least two partner services to accumulate Ponta points without any prior registration. After using these services, those who have earned points will automatically be entered into a draw for various rewards, including a chance to multiply their points dramatically.

• - Dates: January 26 to March 31, 2026

How to Participate and Rewards

Participants must meet the following conditions to qualify for rewards:

1. Point Course - To enter this segment, participants need to earn Ponta points by utilizing two or more partner services:
- Users who accumulate points with three or more services will compete for the chance to win 100 times their earned points, with a cap of 2,000 points for one identifier.
- Those who use two or more services will enter a different category where 1,000 winners can receive 10 times their accumulated points, limited to a maximum of 500 points per identifier.
- Additionally, 998,800 participants will each receive one Ponta point.

2. Movie Course - For those wanting to engage deeper with the movie's theme, a special movie course is available:
- Entrants must sign up via the campaign page and also use two or more partner services to collect points.
- Among the participants, lucky winners will receive exclusive items celebrating the film, like three signed B2 posters from the voice cast, five 'Kusunoki no Ban'nin' hoodies (size L), twelve special notebooks, five exclusive candles, and five themed pouches.

Important Notes

• - All points accumulated prior to the campaign's commencement are not eligible for the rewards.
• - The prizes from the campaign will be distributed around the end of May 2026.
• - Duplicated winnings are not allowed, ensuring a wide sharing of rewards.

About the Movie

• - Release Date: January 30, 2026
• - Cast: Fumiya Takahashi, Yuki Amami, Asuka Saito, Rumi Miyase, Takao Osawa
• - Original Work: 'Kusunoki no Ban'nin' by Keigo Higashino, published by Jitsugyonipponsha Bunko
• - Director: Tomohiko Ito
• - Screenplay: Taku Kishimoto
• - Character Design: Tsubasa Yamaguchi and Akiko Ita
• - Music: Yugo Kanno
• - Art Director: Hiroshi Takiguchi
• - Production: A-1 Pictures / Psyde Kick Studio
• - Distribution: Aniplex
• - Production Committee: Animation 'Kusunoki no Ban'nin' Production Committee

This campaign not only provides a unique opportunity for fans of Keigo Higashino's works to engage with the upcoming film but also offers a fun and rewarding way to explore the Ponta points system. Don't miss out on this amazing chance to enjoy both cinema and rewards!