Azur Lane 9th Anniversary Event AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES. Set for September in Shinjuku
The event's focus on sound as a theme and its two-venue structure mark a shift from previous anniversary celebrations, turning the milestone into an immersive museum and festival experience rather than a standard concert.
Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer.
Yostar announced on June 19 that the real event "AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES." commemorating the 9th anniversary of the smartphone game Azur Lane will be held on September 5 and 6, 2026, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square and Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall. The event is themed around sound and is divided into two sections. The Festival Arena at Triangle Square will feature a stage for live performances and talks, plus a free-entry area with original food, drinks, and merchandise. The Sound Museum at Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall is an interactive space where attendees can experience attractions using music and voices. On both days, a special live concert called "AZUR LANE SPECIAL MUSI9 LIVE" will take place. The first lineup of performers includes Masayoshi Oishi, Yui Ishikawa, Konomi Suzuki, Yui Sakakibara, May'n, Beverly, and others, split across two days. Premium tickets, priced at 12,000 yen and including early entry and reserved seating for the live and an official broadcast, are available via lottery through the YoStation app until July 5. Regular tickets will go on sale in early August for 3,500 yen.
The event's dedicated website launched alongside the announcement. Yostar is also calling for fan art and creative works from players to decorate the 9th anniversary commemorative live broadcast; submissions can include illustrations, video works, three-dimensional objects, plushies, and creative cooking. Selected participants will be entered into a lottery for non-sale KAN-SEN goods.
The full performer lineup for the special live, split across two days, includes the Azur Lane Royal Orchestra on both days. Day 1 (September 5) features Kano, Yui Sakakibara, Anna Suzuki, Emi Nitta, Miyuki Hashimoto, Beverly, and May'n. Day 2 (September 6) features Yui Ishikawa, Asuka Ito, Masayoshi Oishi, Yui Sakakibara, Minami Shinoda, Konomi Suzuki, and Miyuki Hashimoto. The live is described as a stage that looks back on the nine-year journey through sound.
A "Live Set" of official goods is available for pre-order through the YoStation app until July 8 at 23:59, priced at 11,300 yen. The set includes a penlight, muffler towel, and a free-size T-shirt (equivalent to XL). Shipping is scheduled for mid-August, and quantities are limited. Premium ticket lottery results will be announced via email after 12:00 on July 8.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.