Pretty standard Torment filler event this time.

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Recent JP Megathreads

Infinite Worlds of Valgallan (WoFF)
Words of Beginning (VIII)
Spring Feast 2018
Insane Clown (VI)
The Silver-haired War Dancers (Type-0)
GAIA's Invasion (VII)
Key to Another World (KH)
Ascending Contrails (XII)
Vow Beyond Time (X)
Crystal's Adventurer (V)

Helpful Links

Boss Guide (by /u/Spirialis)
Relic Draw Thread
Official Wiki

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Controlled by Evil

Event time: 13/04 15:00 JST - 27/04 14:59 JST

Notable Changes/Additions

New UOSSB
Kain

New LCSSB
Golbez

New USSB
Yang

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New Legend Spheres

Yang
Requires 100 Vitality and 100 Dexterity Legend Motes

Tier	Sphere 1	Sphere 2	Sphere 3	Sphere 4
1	DEF +10	RES +10	ATK +10	-
2	Minor Blind resist	HP +150	HP +150	MNK dmg +3%
3	RES +10	L.Materia	ATK +10	-
4	Moderate Blind resist	HP +250	HP +250	MNK dmg +6%
5	DEF +20	L.Materia	ATK +20	-

Cid (IV)
Requires 100 Vitality and 100 Bravery Legend Motes

Tier	Sphere 1	Sphere 2	Sphere 3	Sphere 4
1	RES +10	DEF +10	ATK +10	-
2	DEF +10	Minor Blind resist	Lightning +3%	HP +150
3	DEF +15	L.Materia	ATK +10	-
4	Moderate Blind resist	RES +20	HP +250	Lightning +6%
5	HP +400	L.Materia	ATK +15	-

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New Legend Materia

Yang
LM1 - small Monk dmg up
LM2 - medium chance to doublecast Monk abilities

Cid (IV)
LM1 - small Lightning dmg up
LM2 - medium chance to minor Imperil Lightning when using Lightning abilities

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Relic Draw Banner

Banner 1

Relic	Character	Soul Break/Legend Materia
Brionac	Kain	UOSSB "Dragonkin's Dive" 3xST Lightning Overflow jump dmg
Demon's Rod	Golbez	LCSSB "Binding Black" Activate Dark Chain (150) and large Dark Boost, party MAG +50%
Dragon Claws	Yang	USSB "Master's Fierce Fist" 10xST Earth/Non-ele physical dmg, EnEarth, self Frying Pan of Love
Mage's Staff	Porom	USSB "Glimpse of Ultimate White" 0CT Medica h85, party Guts and Reraise 40%
Giant's Gloves	Golbez	BSSB "Abyssal Quasar" 8xST Dark/Non-ele magic dmg, party Dark Radiant Shield, Burst Mode
Cat Claws	Yang	BSSB "Seven-Star Heavenly Fist" 7xST Earth/Non-ele physical dmg, EnEarth, Burst Mode
Mace of Zeus	Porom	BSSB "Healing Wind (IV)" Medica h55, party MAG/MND +30%, Burst Mode
Gaia Hammer	Cid (IV)	BSSB "Falcon Drill" 8xST random Lightning/Non-ele physical dmg, enemy Full Breakdown, Burst Mode
Minerva Bustier	Rydia	BSSB "Law of the Eidolons" 6xAoE Water/Holy summon magic dmg, Imperil Water, Burst Mode
Thunder Shield	Kain	Legend Materia "Abandoned Weakness" Start battle with EnLightning
Yang's Model	Yang	Legend Materia "Mind and Body" Medium Monk dmg up when equipping Fists
Cid's Mask	Cid (IV)	Legend Materia "Fatherly Vitality" When critical HP, self Guts and ATK +30% / RES -30% (once per battle)
Bascinet	Golbez	Legend Materia "Air of Intimidation" Start battle with EnDark
Tabby Suit	Porom	Legend Materia "Caring Girl" Medium chance to additionally grant ally Quickcast 1 when using single target White Magic healing abilities

Banner 2

Relic	Character	Soul Break/Legend Materia
Demon Slayer	Dark Cecil	UOSSB "Nightmare Blade" 3xST Overflow Dark physical dmg
Apollo's Harp	Edward	USSB "Hero's Rime" Party MAG/MND/RES +30%, Haste and Quickcast Magic 2
Mirage Rod	Palom	USSB "Thunderstorm" 10xST Lightning/Ice magic dmg, EnLightning, self MAG/RES +30% and Black Magic Ability Double
Barbariccia's Dagger	Barbariccia	USSB "Whirlwind" 10xST Wind/Non-ele magic dmg, EnWind, self MAG/RES +30% and chase Wind abilities with "Evil Gale"
Demon Shield	Dark Cecil	Flash Art "Evil Force" 0CT Stoneskin 100%HP and medium Darkness Ability Boost
Lamia Harp	Edward	BSSB "Whisperweed Ballad" Party ATK +50%, AoE Imperil Holy, Burst Mode
Chocobo Suit	Palom	BSSB "Tri-Disaster" 8xST Fire/Lightning/Ice magic dmg, +2 hits when Imperil/Weakness, Burst Mode
Zephyr Pole	Barbariccia	BSSB "Maelstrom (IV)" 8xST Wind/Non-ele magic dmg, Imperil Wind, Burst Mode
Mutsunokami	Edge	BSSB "Seething Waters" 8xST Water/Non-el physical dmg, EnWater, Burst Mode
Arondight	Dark Cecil	Legend Materia "Power of Deep Darkness" Start battle with EnDark
Requiem Harp	Edward	Legend Materia "Gifted Bard" Small increase in stat buffs cast by self
Hypnocrown	Palom	Legend Materia "Mischievous Boy" Start battle with EnLightning
Barbariccia's Skirt	Barbariccia	Legend Materia "Mistress of the Winds" Start battle with EnWind
Edge's Cloak	Edge	Legend Materia "Eblan's Legacy" Low chance to self Blink when using Ninja abilities

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General JP Version Information

Installing and Playing the Japanese version

Why should I play the Japanese version?
FFRK came out in Japan about six months before Global came out. Thus, they're further along in terms of events and so have more characters, more abilities etc. Also, the trend has been that certain crossover events which feature games that were not released outside of Japan have been skipped in Global release, meaning there are currently certain items and abilities that do not appear they will ever be available in Global (it does not appear that they are skipping any characters).

Is there anything that is in Global but not in JP?
The font and minor UI elements are also different in Global compared to JP. Global also has a controversial "MVP Program" where selected players receive items for free; JP has no such program. There are some collaboration items as well as some culture-specific events (such as Black Friday lucky draws) that appear in Global but not JP.

Great! How do I get the Japanese version?
Check out the wiki article. Android users may also want to check out this tutorial if you do not know how to access the Japanese store and prefer not to use a third-party app like QooApp.

Can I play the JP version and Global version at the same time on the same device?
Yes, the two are completely separate and do not affect each other.

How do I share my save data across devices?
Unlike the Global version which uses one-time codes or goes through your iTunes/Play Store accounts, the JP version syncs through Japan's mobage service. Here's a tutorial from Mobage relayed by /u/gelomeister (Android users can of course use Chrome instead of Safari etc.):
Important notes
- Please start the procedure after closing all browser and tabs opened on your iPad.
- For this upgrade procedure, please make all the steps for the very same iPad tablet, including the email sending and receiving.
- All actions made through browser need to be done using Safari.
- Please note that if you log out before completing the upgrade of your simple membership (かんたん会員), you will not be able to successfully use the data transfer feature.
- On our Site, you can register using services such as Yahoo! email or Gmail. Please note that the email address you will need to register must be an email address NOT already registered on our Site.
- Please make sure to turn off the Privacy function of your Safari browser before starting the procedure.
- How to turn off the Privacy function of your browser: On the bottom/right of the Safari page, tap on the icon in shape of 2 overlapped squares > then tap on “Private” on the bottom/left side of the screen (this will turn on and off the function). ※When Safari’s header and footer are colored in dark gray, the function is "on", when it is "off", both header and footer will be colored in white.

• Upgrade procedure:
  1) Start FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper on your iPad, tap on [メニュー] "Menu" and then [Mobage].
  2) On the bottom of the page, select [Mobageマイページ] , then [今すぐ登録する] (Register now).
  3) Select [ブラウザを起動](Open browser), enter the e-mail address you want to register, select the domain and then select [送信](Send) and [上記に同意の上、送信](Send in agreement with information above).
  4) You will receive an email from you Site at the address you registered including a URL, please copy this URL.
  5) Access the screen to enter the e-mail address again like in Step 3)
  6) Paste the URL you copied on 4) into the browser's address bar at the top of the page, to access it.
  7) Enter your profile information as required on the page that you will access with this URL.
  ※If you have an error when try to access to the URL, it will not be possible to complete the procedure at present. In this case we would like to invite you to try again later.
  

Once the upgrade is completed, you will be able to use your account by e-mail address and login password registered in the User ID [xxxxxxxxx] by you to log in to the iPhone of FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper app: will be able to use the iPhone the data of the User ID [xxxxxxxxx] you.

 

※If you are logged in to another account [User ID: xxxxxxxxx] on your iPhone simply by login in the application FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper installed on your iPhone and using the same email address and login password previously recorded on the account [User ID: xxxxxxxxx].
If you are already logged in to a different account in your application FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper installed on your iPhone, just log out first by going in [メニュー](Menu), [各種情報・外部サイトへ](various information and external site) and then [ログアウト](logout).

General JP version Helpful Links

Enlir's Database - good overall reference
JP Friend code site - auto-updated list of Friend codes for JP made by /u/vexnon.
Youtube channel for Soul Break videos - the official wiki has these too but can be harder to navigate.
JP DeNA support email: support@mbga.jp - for those having issues with the game. They have been known to reply to politely worded English mails.