Fans celebrate the birthday of Hitori Gotoh from Bocchi the Rock!

 Numerous fans posted artwork, sketches, and messages on X to celebrate the birthday of Hitori Gotoh, the main character from the anime Bocchi the Rock! (ぼっち・ざ・ろっく). Posts used hashtags like #後藤ひとり生誕祭2026 and #BocchiTheRock.

Fans Celebrate Wataru Hibiki's Birthday with Magical Tributes

 February 21 marks the birthday of Wataru Hibiki, the eccentric purple-eyed third-year from STARMAKER PRODUCTION's fine unit, known for his magic tricks, haiku, and 'Amazing!' catchphrase.

The Future Of Bluebird, Expanding Love Live's Major Successful Group, From A Manga, To Their Next Concert, And A Baseball Collab!

Ever Since Their Debut Back In 2025, Bluebird Has Become A Major Staple Of Love Live's Major Franchise, And Their Future Is Looking Bright In 2026, And They Are Making An Expansion, With Major News For Them!

Ikizu-ra-bu! 2nd LIVE <LIVE information

The second live concert will be held at Keio Arena TOKYO! Advance ticket lottery now open!!!

schedule:

Day.1 Saturday, September 19, 2026

Day.2 Sunday, September 20, 2026

venue:

Keio Arena Tokyo

The earliest advance ticket lottery

Until 23:59 on Sunday, March 15th

Ticket limit: One person can apply for up to four tickets per performance (multiple performances are possible)

Comic production decided!

This official comic vividly depicts the original story by Sakurako Kimino, illustrated by Burisuke!

Original story by Sakurako Kimino, illustration by Burisuke

Character design: Toshiyuki Tabata

Serialization scheduled to begin in 2026

Loveca  Special Stage

4th turn

It's hard to get going! Loveca, do you want to start?

Polka Takahashi

Azabu Mai

 Rei Ito

Hanabi Komagata

schedule

February 22nd, 2026 

Love Live!

Official Card Game School Idol Project Series

LOVELIVE! BLUEBIRD! Baseball Collab!

8/15 - August 15th, 2026

Venue: Kyocera Dome Osaka

Visiting cast

Harumiya Yukuri And Konohana Aurora

Bocchi the Rock! - Gotou Hitori - Big Acrylic Stand By Animate, An Exclusive Item!

 Animate limited event! Completely made to order!

Bocchi the Rock! Gotou Hitori Birthday Animate Set with Big Acrylic Stand

During the period, when you purchase any one of the [eligible books], You can apply for a big acrylic stand, You will be asked to pay for the book + the Animate set at the register, We will give it to you immediately upon purchase.

Product information - Big acrylic stand - 7,700 yen (tax included) (+ the cost of each book) (including shipping to your registered address) Now on sale: "Bocchi the Rock! 1-8" and "Bocchi the Rock! Gaiden: Kuroi Kikuri's Heavy Drinking Diary 1-6" And "Bocchi the Rock! Anthology Comics 1-6"

Stores available

Animate stores nationwide (including mail order)

Order period:

Saturday, February 21, 2026 - Sunday, March 22, 2026

Scheduled to ship around mid-May 2026

This Is An Animate exclusive paid bonus with Bocchi the Rock! manga purchase. Featuring A Newly Drawn Artwork By The Creator Of The Manga!

Let's Celebrate Gotou Hitori's Birthday With A Special Piece Of Merch! - R.T

Abyssmare's New Song From D4DJ "NOT 4 A LIE"

 Abyssmare's New Song From D4DJ Has Been Released, And It's Called "NOT 4 A LIE" It Showcases 4 Of The Members Voices Into One Song, Perfectly Captures Abyssmare's Charm!

And Also, To Celebrate The Song's Release, A Special Making Of Video Has Been Released, Showcasing The Making Of The Song, While Also Showcasing Abyssmare!

 

BanG Dream! - Starry Tea Party - Wonder Night Land - The Newest Song From A Special Band In Bandori!

"Wonder Night Land" From The Bang Dream Special Idol Group "Starry Tea Party" The Latest Song Combing All Of Bandori's Best Members, Rinko From Roselia, Nanami From Mocrofonica, Katsumi From Poppin' Party, Moca From Afterglow, And Taki From MyGO!! (When I Saw This Image, I Got Confused That It Was Rui From Mocrofonica, But No, It Was Taki, Since Taki And Rui Have Different Face Styles)

Taking From The Theme Of Alice In Wonderland, This Song Will Surely Be A Fairy-Tale Inspired Piece From Bandori!

- R.T 

 

Love Live! Memorial Music Box "Snow halation" - Release Infomation

 

Love Live! Memorial Music Box "Snow halation"

[Order Period]

December 22, 2025 - March 1, 2026 

That Is One Long Pre-Order Period For Such A Tiny Music Box, They Started It Last Year, And 4 Months Of The Preorder Period? That's Weird... Making It Seem That The Product Has Completed Production, And Anyways, Snow Halation Is One Of U's Best Songs From Love Live, Now You Can Hear It In A Music Box Styled Cover Of The Song! - R.T

Mari (Idol): Memorial Lobby Ver, Finally Released And Some Infomation!

 Mari (Idol): Memorial Lobby Ver, Has Been Released, After Her Painted Prototype Was Revealed, Mari Is Back At The Stage For Another Encore, And This Pose Is Loosely Based On Her Previous Idol Figure, And She Releases On 04/2027, And Pre-Orders Start On 2026/02/16 - 2026/04/01!

Let Mari Perform On This Memorial Stage For You! - R.T

Love Live! Unveils Ikizurai-bu MV and Fan-Voted Anniversary Cover

 The debut full-animation music video features the 10 members of Ikizurai-bu! from the Ikizulive! Love Live! Bluebird project, blending everyday struggles with high-energy idol dances in 3D, voiced by talents like Kotomori Honoka and Endo Rina. At the same time, the April 2026 LoveLive!Days magazine cover stars 15 fan-voted school idols—like μ's Honoka Kosaka, Nico Yazawa, Umi Sonoda, and Kotori Minami—dressed in frilly gowns for a strawberry-themed 15th anniversary bash. These drops, part of ongoing celebrations since the franchise's 2010 start, have fans sharing praise for the character depth and nostalgic groupings, with views climbing fast.

"Dou-Da? DOING!" The Newest Love Live Bluebird Song!

 

The Newest Love Live Bluebird Song Is Titled "Dou-Da? DOING!" It's A Very Upbeat Song That Bluebird Fans Will Enjoy With High Vocal Energy From The Members Of The Group, And Wonderful Music! - R.T

Ikizurai-bu! Debuts with High-Energy Concert at Makuhari Hall

 The 10-member school idol group from Love Live!'s Ikizulive! project performed their first live, 'Ikizurai-bu! 1st LIVE ~What is my L?~', at Chiba's Makuhari Event Hall on Valentine's Day, blending solos, unit songs like 'What is my LIFE?', and a new track 'Dou-Da? DOING!'. Fans loved the authentic mic glitches, emotional MCs, and stunning anime visuals, including a premiere MV hinting at a full TV series. The three-hour show flew by with powerhouse choreography from voice actors like Honon Ayasaki as leader Polka Takahashi, drawing cheers from live crowds waving glow sticks and home viewers worldwide.

Fans Celebrate Sakiko Togawa's Birthday with Stunning Art

 On February 14, 2026, supporters filled feeds with vibrant illustrations for the Ave Mujica leader known from BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! and her band's new anime. Posts feature her with bandmates at a strawberry cake party, gothic scenes with balloons, dramatic piano moments in red and cyan, serene cherry blossom portraits, and cute chibi cakes with animal friends. Hashtags like #豊川祥子生誕祭2026 rack up thousands of likes, highlighting her growing fandom from crossovers like Arknights and live concerts.

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