Will "Scalpers" Disappear with the Start of STARTO's Official Resale? ― A Comprehensive Analysis of RELIEF Ticket and Enhanced Identity Verification, the Future of Disclosure Requests for Ticket Ryutsu Center and Ticket Jam, and the Latest Tour Information of Affiliated Artists ―

Table of Contents

1. What is the Official Resale "RELIEF Ticket"

2. Mechanism, Fees, Target Period, and Listing Method

3. Will Scalpers Disappear? LatestIdentity Verification & Invalidating Process

4. Current Status of Information Disclosure Requests to Ticket Distribution Centers & Ticket Jam

5. List of Non-Resale Cases and "Cautionary Words"

6. Overview of STARTO Artists & 2025-26 Live/Stage Schedule

7. Checklist for Fans to Combat Scalping Now

8. Conclusion: The Future and Challenges of Official Resale

9. List of Reference Articles & Official Information
   
   

1. What is the Official Resale "RELIEF Ticket"

• Start Date: June 23, 2025 (Announced by Young Communication) toonippo.co.jp
  
  

• Target Performances: Snow Man Stadium Performance "Snow World" and more to be expanded sequentially toonippo.co.jpfan.books.rakuten.co.jp
  
  

• Reception Period: From 11:00 5 days before the performance to 11:59 2 days before (both transfer and purchase completed online) toonippo.co.jp
  
  

• Price: Only at face value. Fees are 3% for sellers and 5% for buyers (including tax)
  
  

• Payment Method: Credit/PayPay. Ticket price is automatically transferred to the seller after the transaction is completed.
  
  

2. Process, Fees, Target Period, Listing Method

1. Seller: Fan Club "Family Club" My Page → Select Target Ticket → List
   
   

2. Buyer: Search on RELIEF Ticket Site → Immediate Payment → Receive Digital Ticket on App
   
   

3. Day of Admission: Present App + Photo ID for Identity Verification. If resale history is detected, it is invalidated on the spot. STARTO clearly states "If there is a violation, expulsion and suspension of membership qualifications" starto.jp
   
   

3. Exterminating Resellers? Identity Verification & Invalidation Process

• Prevent "Impersonation" with Face Recognition Digital Tickets and ID Matching.
  
  

• Reverse Lookup of Ticket Number and Payment ID to Instantly Detect High-Priced Listings.
  
  

• When Resale is Discovered: Ticket Invalid → QR Code Expired → Membership Suspension for up to 5 Years.
  
  

• Paper Tickets for Local Theater Performances Leave Room for Resale Due to On-Site Random Checks.
  
  

4. Current Status of Disclosure Requests to Ticket Ryutsu Center and Ticket Jam

Point: Both companies are reluctant to voluntarily disclose information outside of court. STARTO plans to continue identifying individuals through judicial routes in the future.

5. Non-resale cases & cautionary keywords

• "Friend Proxy" "Companion Recruitment"――High risk of being treated as resale and denied entry
  
  

• SNS Giveaway Projects――Even if free, transferring lottery tickets is a violation of terms
  
  

• Face value + α (under the guise of shipping/handling fees)――Exceeding face value is recognized as illegal resale
  
  

• Purchases via VPN or overseas IP――Possibility of being rejected during identity verification
  
  

6. Current Artists & Major Tour Plans for 2025-26

Dome/Stadium Level

Other Affiliations: NEWS, SUPER EIGHT, Kis-My-Ft2, timelesz, A.B.C-Z, WEST., Hey! Say! JUMP, Travis Japan, Aぇ! group, Juniors, Arashi, King & Prince, TOKIO (Agent Contract) starto.jp

7. Resale Countermeasures Checklist Fans Can Do Now

• Do not buy or sell outside official sales routes (FC Pre-sale/General/RELIEF Ticket)
  
  

• Sharing screenshots of tickets is prohibited.Recording the screen is also not allowed
  
  

• Before entering, verifyphoto ID with the app's operation
  
  

• Regularly search resale sites to check if your ticket is being listed
  
  

• If you find suspicious listings, report them to the STARTO official form
  
  

8. Summary

The introduction of official resale allows for a circulation among fans who wish to transfer or attend at face value, and is expected to significantly reduce high-priced resales. However, methods targeting non-resale events, paper tickets, and loopholes in identity verification still persist. STARTO's ongoingdisclosure requests and strengthened identity verification, along with fans' "courage not to buy," are likely the shortest route to "eradicate resales."

Reference Articles & Official Information List

1. To-o Nippo "Young Communication, Official Resale Service 'RELIEF Ticket' Launch" (2025-06-23) toonippo.co.jp

2. STARTO Official "Notice and Request to Fans (Identity Verification & Resale Prohibition)" starto.jp

3. STARTO ENT "Request for Disclosure of Information on Ticket Resale Listings" (2025-02-28) corporate.starto.jp

4. Same "Petition for Disclosure Order to Ticket Jam" (2025-02-14) corporate.starto.jp

5. Rakuten Books News "Snow Man's First Stadium Live Decided" (2024-10-10) fan.books.rakuten.co.jp

6. Rurubu "SixTONES 2025 Live Schedule Summary" (2025-01-05) rurubu.jp

7. STARTO Official Live Page "Naniwa Danshi LIVE TOUR 2025 'BON BON VOYAGE'" starto.jp

8. STARTO Official Artist List (Accessed on 2025-06-23) starto.jp