Magical Mirai 2026 Programming Contest publishes after-report and winners
Crypton Future Media has posted an after-report for the seventh Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2026” Programming Contest. The lyric-app contest drew 168 entries from Japan and overseas, with Team AHEAD’s “Penlight as Takt” taking the Grand Prize.
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ReGLOSS takes over holoplus for one day on September 12
To mark ReGLOSS’s 3rd anniversary stream, hololive production will wrap the holoplus app in ReGLOSS-themed banners for a single day. The takeover runs Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 22:00 JST.
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Ayunda Risu reveals a new outfit for her membership anniversary
hololive Indonesia talent Ayunda Risu will unveil a new outfit during a membership anniversary stream on September 10, 2026 at 19:00 WIB (21:00 JST). An unarchived karaoke stream is scheduled to follow.
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Hatsune Koubou to sell goods and display collaboration furisode in Kyoto
Hatsune Koubou will sell selected Hatsune Miku traditional-craft goods at Kyoto’s mononoma on September 19 and 20, 2026. Part of the collaboration furisode unveiled in Kyoto last year will also be on display, with free admission and no reservation required.
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hololive FANCLUB revives January and February 2026 wallpapers for one week
As part of the hololive FANCLUB 1st anniversary thank-you campaign, the January and February 2026 digital wallpapers are back for a limited window. Members can download them through Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 23:59 JST.
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S-FIRE opens pre-orders for Hatsune Miku New Semester figure
S-FIRE is taking made-to-order reservations for a Hatsune Miku figure based on Shuno’s winning “New Semester” costume. Pre-orders run from September 10 through December 7, 2026, with a planned August 2027 release.
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HOBBY STOCK opens Digital Stars 2026 EUROPE merch pre-orders until October 1
HOBBY STOCK’s made-to-order shop for Digital Stars 2026 EUROPE official goods is now taking orders through 12:00 noon JST on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Most items ship from November; a folding fan, hachimaki, happi and kimono open in a later window from October 1 for a December release.
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COVER interviews holoplus team as official app marks third anniversary
COVER’s COVERedge published a third-anniversary interview with the holoplus team manager. The August 2023 official hololive production app is framed as a talent-and-fan space, with new posting tools, in-house moderation, and stream tie-ins.
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ANYCOLOR MAGAZINE publishes NijiFes 2026 report
ANYCOLOR MAGAZINE has published a NijiFes 2026 report covering the open stage, radio booth, and closing ceremony. The piece also notes on-site announcements including NIJISANJI 7 Colors Card Game and NIJISANJI Girls Idol Festival.
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Project SEKAI × Persona 5 Royal collaboration goods open for reservation
Project SEKAI Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku and Persona 5 The Royal collaboration goods will open for reservation from September 2026. The lineup includes acrylic keychains, graphic T-shirts, glitter acrylic blocks, and Hatsune Miku Fuwa Petit items.
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Kaiyodo Revoltech Shiteyanyo opens for pre-order on September 15
Kaiyodo will open pre-orders for the Revoltech figure of Piapro-recognized Hatsune Miku derivative character Shiteyanyo on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:00 JST. The fully articulated figure is priced at ¥4,400 (tax included), with a planned April 2027 release. Reservations through Kaiyodo’s official store include a wink-face bonus part.
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Magical Mirai 2026 official goods after-sale opens September 15
Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2026” official merchandise will go on after-sale mail order from Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 18:00 JST through Monday, November 16 at 23:59 JST. From September 25, selected HMV stores and other shops may also carry limited stock of some items.
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Shiori Novella METALCROPOLIS collection opens for preorder
Ghost X Ghost has opened preorders for a Shiori Novella METALCROPOLIS apparel and print drop, shared by hololive English. The NEKRO variant T-shirt is limited to a 24-hour window, while the rest of the lineup can be reserved through Friday, October 2 at noon PT.
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Pavolia Reine releases new single Endless Blue
Pavolia Reine’s new single Endless Blue is now available through hololive RECORDS. The song expresses the resolve to move toward an unseen sky in one’s own colors.
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Suisei finishes first 2DAYS, arena tour heads to Kobe next
After closing both Yokohama nights of HOSHIMACHI SUISEI ARENA TOUR 2026 “Once Upon a Stellar,” Hoshimachi Suisei said she was relieved to have sung through her first 2DAYS. The next arena date is GLION ARENA KOBE on October 21, 2026 (JST).
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Pavolia Reine 2026 Birthday Merchandise Now Available
Orders have opened for Pavolia Reine’s 2026 birthday merchandise, featuring four physical goods and a multilingual situation voice. The order window runs until October 13, 2026, 18:00 JST, with delivery planned by late April 2027.
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General Ticket Lottery Opens for FLOW GLOW Talk Festival on October 25
FLOW GLOW will hold the one-on-one talk event Oshaberi Fes FLOW GLOW in da house in Tokyo on October 25, 2026 (JST). The general ticket lottery runs from September 9 at 17:00 JST to September 16, with one-minute tickets priced at 6,600 yen including tax.
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HIMEHINA revives the “Meisaku Theater” series after three years
HIMEHINA has brought back its “Meisaku Theater” video series after three years, with a new “Shittaka?” installment for JOJISHIP and JOJICLUB+ members.
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RhyZyGy to headline first NIJISANJI special program on September 16
RhyZyGy will make its first appearance in an official NIJISANJI special program at 19:00 JST on September 16, 2026. The YouTube broadcast will introduce the two newcomers through profile talk, instrument performances and an improvisation segment.
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ReGLOSS 3rd Anniversary Eve Program to Premiere September 10
ReGLOSS will mark the eve of its third anniversary with the official video “ReGLOSS Park” on September 10 at 18:30 JST. The group will tackle attraction-style challenges designed around their teamwork, with all members participating.
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Inui Toko Birthday Voice 2025 returns through September 15
Inui Toko’s Birthday Voice 2025 has returned to the NIJISANJI Official Store from 18:00 JST on September 9, 2026 through 23:59 JST on September 15. The 1,000-yen restock includes the 2025 birthday voice and a key visual wallpaper.
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Inui Toko acrylic celebration set SSZS-78501 now taking orders
SSZS-78501 is Inui Toko’s 2026 physical merch, from a 1,200-yen can badge to a 12,000-yen A4 acrylic panel set, separate from the 2025 voice restock. Orders run 18:00 JST September 9 through 23:59 JST September 15.
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hololive OFFICIAL CARD GAME demos announced for VeXpo 2026
hololive OFFICIAL CARD GAME will have an activity area at VeXpo 2026. Hourly beginner demos and a free-play space will be offered in Hall 9's TCG Area.
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Hatsune Miku × GRAPHT Collections Open for Pre-order
Two new Hatsune Miku × GRAPHT collections illustrated by Keigo Inoue and Mugicha are now accepting pre-orders. The ranges span audio gear, apparel and character goods, with delivery planned from early December.
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