THINKR AUDITION 2026 announced as a four-studio joint talent search

THINKR has announced THINKR AUDITION 2026, a joint talent search across four studios: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, ALLT STUDIO, and the newly launched KYOKAI STUDIO and UNKNOWN LAB. It is THINKR’s first cross-studio comprehensive audition, and the fourth overall following three previous KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO auditions. The search is split into a Virtual Artist division, led by KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, and a Real Artist division run jointly by ALLT STUDIO, KYOKAI STUDIO and UNKNOWN LAB. Applicants may enter only one division. There are no age or gender restrictions; applicants must live in Japan, must not be under exclusive contract with a production or record company, and minors need parental consent. KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO chief producer PIEDPIPER and members from all four studios will take part in the judging. Successful applicants will receive support tailored to their profile, including song production and lessons toward a debut. Applications will be accepted from Monday, October 5 through Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Further details will be posted on the official THINKR AUDITION account (@thinkr_audition).