The Chiba Prefectural Police collaborated with Urban Legend Disassembly Center at Tokyo Game Show 2026, using the game's mechanic of selecting three keywords to deduce an answer to remind the public to be wary of false and misleading information online. This marks the first time the title has partnered with a government agency.
At this year's event, the Metropolitan Police Department, Chiba Prefectural Police, and Kanagawa Prefectural Police jointly established a police booth to raise awareness about online disputes and cybercrime. The three forces first participated together in 2025, offering games developed by active-duty officers from the Chiba and Kanagawa prefectural police. This year, they continued to use experiential games to alert attendees to the risks of cybercrime.
Urban Legend Disassembly Center is a suspense adventure game available on PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. The game features content involving the verification of false and misleading information on social media, aligning with police efforts to combat crimes related to misinformation. Shueisha Games previously announced this collaboration on September 3.
Digital promotional screens were set up at the venue, and clear folders featuring original artwork drawn by Hakuhaku Oden, director of Graveyard Bunko, were distributed. The designs included game characters alongside "Sea Pok," the mascot of the Chiba Prefectural Police, who appeared both in a pixelated version wearing the character's glasses and striking a "deconstruction" pose. The mascot also made an appearance, posing for photos with attendees.
This initiative was proposed by a game-loving officer within the Chiba Prefectural Police and subsequently advanced by the Cybercrime Countermeasures Division. The Chiba Prefectural Police reported receiving positive feedback on social media and other channels.
Booth staff emphasized that the internet itself is not bad, but mishandling information can lead individuals into disputes or even facilitate crime. Therefore, they advised people to think calmly before taking action after encountering information.
Future collaboration plans have not yet been determined. The Chiba Prefectural Police stated that they hope to continue conducting public awareness campaigns using themes that are easily accepted by the public.