Tokyo’s TeNQ Space Museum, located in Tokyo Dome City, will hold a special Cinnamoroll exhibition to celebrate the Sanrio character’s 20th anniversary! The adorable white puppy won first place at the Sanrio Character Awards for two consecutive years and has been a beloved part of Sanrio’s lineup for two decades. From July 7 until October 17, guests can visit this unique walk through Cinnamoroll’s history. The exhibition’s key visual has been unveiled ahead of the event.

Clear Folder

Face Towel

Postcard (2 varieties)

Visitors will learn tons of Cinnamoroll trivia at the exhibition and can also participate in Cinnamoroll Roulette, a fun fortune-telling event!

In addition, the first-ever Cinnamoroll Strawberry News Poster Gallery will be available to peruse. An academic exhibit unique to TeNQ where visitors can learn about the many kinds of clouds will also be opened in honor of Cinnamoroll, who was born on a fluffy cloud in the sky. Original merchandise will also make an appearance. It’s sure to be fun for the whole family!

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The Hololive VTuber collective has revealed a new unit! Kanata Amane and Toyokami Towahave formed the unit ORIO, releasing their first single Over Time on May 2, 2022.

Some of Hololive’s female VTubers are a part of the Hololive IDOL PROJECT, singing and posting videos on YouTube and even holding live concerts. On February 17, 2021, Hololive IDOL PROJECT held its first concert ‘Bloom’ in which the talents performed only original songs. On April 21, 2021, the talents released their first full-length album Bouquet.

Over Time, the first single by ORIO, is now available on streaming services. The pair’s unit name was announced during the recorded session of Hololive Idol Road Radio earlier this month.

The new song was written by Kana Yaginuma and composed and arranged by Kazuki Satou.

Over Time will be used as the ending theme to the May episode of ‘Hololive IDOL PROJECT presents Hololive Idol Project Radio ~Listen to Our Songs!’

Members

Amane Kanata

An angel from the Celestial Academy. She is now studying how to heal people.
To hide her shyness, she pretends to be cool.

Character Design: Oshioshio (@oshioshio_info)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlDXzGoo7d44bwdNObFacg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amanekanatach


Tokoyami Towa

A young devil who is visiting human society to gain experience and develop her skills. But instead of studying, she became addicted to video games!
After learning about a tool for communicating with humans called “streaming,” she’s trying it out to help with her studies.

Character Design: rurudo (@rurudo_)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1uv2Oq6kNxgATlCiez59hw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokoyamitowa
 

Shueisha is currently offering a ton of manga for free as part of Haruman!! 2022. The campaign is running until May 15 at participating locations and tons of digital manga series are available for download.

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During Haruman!! 2022, users can read over 305 digital titles for free. This year’s theme is ‘Manga Festival,’ and manga fans can find both recent and classic titles. Why not catch up on some manga history while you can?

A collaboration with the popular VTuber agency Hololive is also underway. One of the group’s manga-loving members will be chosen each day to serve as Editor-in-Chief of an original manga magazine.

Popular authors are also commemorating the occasion with new illustrations. Eleven artists from Shueisha’s manga department have drawn popular VTubers, and these awesome images are available exclusively on the Haruman!! website.

Stream Date: April 23, 2022

Participants: Shueisha x Hololive Traveling Editorial Department

Streaming Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFZiqLMntJufDCHc6bQixg

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In collaboration with puzzle game creators RIDDLER, ‘The Search for the Great Manga King’s Treasure’ will be held. Pulling inspiration from One Piece, which is currently celebrating 25 years of serialization, fans will have to find clues to solve a massive mystery.

Find your new favorite manga series during Haruman!! 2022.

Hololive English VTubers Takanashi Kiara and IRyS have announced that they will appear at Germany’s largest anime and manga convention DoKomi on June 4 and 5, 2022.

The two will also hold a mini-concert at the event, and selected fans will be able to participate in a chat session with each VTuber. Limited edition merchandise featuring both Kiara and IRyS will be available on-site.

Don’t miss your chance to meet Kiara and IRyS from Hololive English!

Takanashi Kiara

An idol whose dream is to become the owner of a fast-food chain. Kiara is a phoenix, not a chicken or turkey. (Very important)

She burns brightly, working herself to the bone since she’ll just be reborn from her ashes anyway.

Character Design: huke (@hukeweb）
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHsx4Hqa-1ORjQTh9TYDhww
Twitter: https://twitter.com/takanashikiara

IRyS

IRyS, a half-demon, half-angel also known as a Nephilim, once brought hope to “The Paradise” during the ancient age. Her full name is — Irys. This current era, riddled with despair and desperation, has brought upon her second awakening. She has arrived to deliver hope, with her feelings put into her lyrics and songs, and determination in her voice.

Though she tends to retain her Nephilim form, she is still quite young within her race. With emotion and “other factors,” it is possible that her form may lean to either side. When that occurs, she bears a brief change in her appearance. She does not speak of the events that preceded her second awakening. She faces ever forward, perhaps because she is Hope Incarnate, though no one knows for sure. Or could it be…

“The future is not what helps people; the future is made with our own hands. Salvation is hypocrisy. If people know they are to be saved, they simply will not try. From the depths of despair: a glimmer of light, the warmth of recovery. As long as we are with hope, we live. We stand tall.”

Character Design: redjuice (@shiru)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8rcEBzJSleTkf_-agPM20g
Twitter: https://twitter.com/irys_en
 

VTuber agency Hololive has announced that its male VTuber unit, Holostars, will be getting a new unit called UPROAR!!

The four new members are Yatogami Fuma, Minase Rio, Hizaki Gamma, and Utsugi Uyu. The members will hold their first collab stream on March 29 at 19:00!

Members

Yatogami Fuma

I love sweet treats! I love games! I love to chat!

A fixer who loves human pastimes.

Is also a bit of a clean freak. Started UPROAR!! upon receiving an odd-job request.

Character Designer: Sakusya 2 (@sakusya2honda)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc88OV45ICgHbn3ZqLLb52w
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yatogamifuma
Debut Stream: March 29 at 19:00

Utsugi Uyu

The phantom thief infatuated with beauty.

Rumor has it “there are treasures only an idol can obtain”. He is becoming an idol to get his hands on these treasures.

Character Design: Yonemura (@yosk6000)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgRqGV1gBf2Esxh0Tz1vxzw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/utsugiuyu
Debut Stream: March 29 at 20:00

Hizaki Gamma

The party animal manga artist who also runs an underground business. He used to think manga was the most awesome, but he has since realized that singing and dancing idols are also awesome.

He is aiming to be the most awesome.

Character Design: Takida (@tkyk01c)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkT1u65YS49ca_LsFwcTakw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hizakigamma
Debut Stream: March 30 at 19:00

Minase Rio

A ghost who passed away while still determined to become an idol.

He spent his early ghost days lazing around until, upon Fuma’s invitation, he decided to aim to be an idol once again.

He can’t deal with ghosts and scary things, himself excluded.

Character Design: KEKI (@rudecopper)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdfMHxjcCc2HSd9qFvfJgjg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/minaserioch
Debut Stream: March 30 at 20:00

After the four members hold their debut streams, they’ll come together for a collaboration stream on March 31. Don’t miss it!

To promote the VTuber group Hololive’s first major event as a full unit, the front page of newspapers across Japan are covered with popular members!  Promotion for Hololive SUPER EXPO 2022 and Hololive 3rd fes. Link Your Wish began on March 1, and fans across the country are invited to attend the major events at Makuhari Messe later this month.

Hokkaido/Tohoku Regions

Kanto Region

Chubu Region

Kinki Region

Chugoku/Shikoku Regions

Kyushu/Okinawa

On March 1, a full-page ad for Hololive SUPER EXPO 2022 appeared in the morning edition of the Asahi Shimbun, with a total of 47 unique front-page ads, one for each prefecture. Newspapers featuring these ads are also available on the official Asahi Shimbun website in limited quantities while supplies last!

Hololive has announced a special collaboration between HoloFantasy and Raku Spa, with special merchandise and VTuber-scented baths at participating locations around Japan!

Merchandise

Collaboration Menu (Coasters Available!)

Photo Spot

Guests can grab original merchandise with newly-drawn illustrations during the event period, and original food and beverages based on the five members will be on sale. Five unique baths have been prepared by the Hololive members, as each girl chose her favorite scent. The announcements in each location will also be broadcast by the popular VTubers.

Starting February 6, called Bath Day in Japan, specially-drawn yukata and chibi versions of the characters will be available on limited-edition postcards and new merchandise. To get one of these postcards, visitors will need to follow the official Raku Spa Twitter, retweet the campaign Tweet, and present it at the reception desk at their Raku Spa of choice. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to grab them before they’re all gone!

VTuber group Hololive is holding a limited-time collaboration event with Tokyo Joypolis, an indoor theme park in Daiba, from January 7 until February 27, 2022. The Lovely Party event is the second collaboration between the two. 

Collaboration Ticket with Bonus

Collaboration Goods

※The acrylic stands and tapestries will go on sale on different dates. 

Collaboration Menu

The first collaboration between Hololive and Joypolis took place in January 2021 and was met with huge success. For 2022, Roboco-san and the group’s second generation will take part in the festivities!

Collaboration merchandise will also be available to order at the Marui Anime Online Shop after the event concludes.

In addition to attraction collaborations and event-only goods with newly-drawn designs, the Frame Cafe will offer a special menu inspired by these select Hololive members. Those ordering drinks will receive clear coasters featuring their favorite VTubers! A birthday project will be held for Yuzuki Choco, who is celebrating her special day on February 14. 

Tickets bought during the event period will include a bonus case. These are available in eight different designs.

Crypton Future Media Inc. will be taking a look back at Hatsune Miku’s world tour series ‘HATSUNE MIKU EXPO’ in a new streaming event on June 5, 2022. Fans from around the world will be able to tune in to ‘HATSUNE MIKU EXPO Rewind,’ featuring tons of past content from the virtual idol’s trips overseas. This will include foreign language songs unique to the world tour. 

To date, Hatsune Miku has performed a total of 68 concerts in 30 cities around the world, attracting over 190,000 fans. Immediately after the January 2020 Europe tour, the pandemic began, and the subsequent North American tour was canceled. A crowdfunding campaign was launched in Autumn 2020 to bring the singer back, and, as expected, shattered its goal. Now, fans will be able to see the singer virtually yet again after the ‘HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2021 Online’ event was also broadcast globally. 

Don’t miss the event on June 5!

Rock band BAND-MAID will hold a special acoustic concert on Christmas Day. The event will be streamed worldwide, and a commentary track will be subtitled in English to make the performance more accessible to a global audience!

Instead of performing at a traditional concert hall, the performance will take place in a different setting. The band’s costumes were made just for the event, and merch will be available online. Consider this the best Christmas gift ever from BAND-MAID!

Comment from BAND-MAID Member Miku Kobato

We’re ready to serve up something special for Christmas this year!
Instead of wearing my normal maid uniform, I’ll be wearing something special just for the holiday. 
We’ll be commenting live during the performance too!
Of course, I was really particular about the setlist this time around, so I’m excited to show the fans something really unique this time around.
Let’s spend a wonderful Christmas together!

The event will be streamed at 11:00 JST on December 25 and will be archived. Tickets are on sale now, so check out the official website for more information.

BAND-MAID’s ‘Official Score for Unseen World’ will go on sale on January 31, 2022. To commemorate this release, a new campaign has been announced, with 30 winners winning A1-sized posters of the album’s cover art. 

An A4-sized clear folder will be awarded to those buying the album as a purchase bonus. See the website for more details and other bonuses. 

What will BAND-MAID accomplish in 2022? Keep an eye on this incredible band and their quest to go global!

Gallery AaMo, located inside Tokyo Dome City, will hold a JO1 Exhibition from December 25, 2021, until January 25, 2022. The event will look back on the history of the globally-popular boy band from its formation to the present day, with a number of photos and costumes on display. Some new menu items have been added to four restaurants within Tokyo Dome City to celebrate!

Shion Tsurubo’s Salad-filled Cheese Dog

Issei Mamehara’s Salsa Dog

Sho Yonashiro’s Avocado Dog

Shosei Ohira’s Omurice Plate / Pineapple Orange Soda

Takumi Kawanishi’s Hamburger Plate / Strawberry Milk

Junki Kono’s Carbonara Plate / Blue Lemon Soda

Syoya Kimata’s Tantanmen

Sukai Kinjo’s Black Gyoza

Ruki Shiroiwa’s White Gyoza

JO1 Crepe

Limited-Time Merchandise

Official Exhibition Pamphlet: ¥1,500 (Tax Included)

Pin (11 varieties, random): ¥500 (Tax Included)

Candy: ¥1,200 (Tax Included) 

Acrylic Stand (11 varieties, random): ¥1,000 (Tax Included)

Jigsaw Puzzle: ¥3,000 (Tax Included)

Admission Bonus: 1 Mini-Poster (A3-size, 2 types)

*Only available between January 1, 2022 – January 7, 2022

Along with the exhibition, menu items, and merchandise, a collaboration between JO1 and the Tokyo Dome City Winter Illuminations is now underway. The music for the main tree will be changed to Bokura no Kisetsu from JO1’s latest single ‘WANDERING,’ which was just released. 

Those ordering JO1-inspired menu items from participating stores will receive a random coaster for each dish!

Guests visiting the exhibition from January 1 to January 7 will receive one of two mini-posters of their choice.

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Eve will hold a special live streaming event on YouTube on–you guessed it–Christmas Eve! The stream will run from 19:00 until 20:00 on December 24, 2021. 

The stream is being held to celebrate over 3 million subscribers to Eve’s YouTube channel. During the event, he’ll go behind the scenes of the Yadorigi music video, as well as show the Live Film version of Inochi no Tabekata. There may also be a big announcement during the stream, so don’t miss it!

There will be no VOD for this event, so remember the date and time.