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As part of the previously reported 20th anniversary project , Bandai Namco Entertainment's idol-themed franchise The Idolm@Ster plans a special live-streaming on YouTube , Nico Nico Live , and the franchise's official X (formerly Twitter) from 19:00 (Jst) / 02:00 (Pt) on December 27, 2024. The title of the live-streaming is "All-Imas Daikanshasai~2025-nen made Mou Matenai! Namahaishin" ("All-Imas Great Thanksgiving Festival ~We can't wait any longer until 2025! Live Streaming"). A total of more than 20 people, including 12 voice actors from each of the series, will appear in the largest year-end joint live streaming to date, leading up to the franchise's 20th anniversary in 2025! The streaming will be Mc'd by voice actor Kenji Akabane (The Producer in The iDOLM@Ster anime) and Bandai Namco Entertainment producer Wakako Hazama . In addition to the 12 voice actors listed below, a number of special guests will also appear. Voice actors scheduled to participate: Eriko Nakamura (Haruka Amami from The...

The sword boys of the Touken Ranbu media mix project have a new goal ahead of them: becoming idols! Today marks the launch of Pure Cool Touken Danshi : a new project in which six members of the popular franchise will hold live 3D concerts. This new idol-centric project will feature: Kotegiri Gou (voiced by Yuuya Hirose) Buzen Gou (voiced by Taku Yashiro) Kuwana Gou (voiced by Kent Ito) Matsui Gou (voiced by Shunichi Toki) Samidare Gou (voiced by Sho Karino) Murakumo Gou (voiced by Takuya Eguchi) Related: Touken Ranbu Kai Kyoden Anime Prequel Film Releases New Main Trailer The group will host interactive experiences via social media. Ahead of their first big show in March, the group will also host "tasting performances" between October and December in Tokyo and Osaka. After these performances, audience members will be surveyed about their experience; this feedback will be used to help put together the March show.