Gakuen Idolmaster Live Report: Day 2 of the H.I.F Selection Exam
This live event is the first to use 3DCG characters in a competitive selection-exam format tied directly to a new in-game scenario, rather than as a detached extra performance.
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On May 17, 2026, the second day of the Gakuen Idolmaster The 2nd Period H.I.F Selection Exam live event was held at Makuhari Messe. Seven performers took the stage, including current Primastella Sena Juo as the top batter. The event is a selection exam for the Hatsuboshi Idol Festival, and this performance marks the first real live using 3DCG characters for the franchise, building on the xR live technology used in the series since 2024.
The second day of the Gakuen Idolmaster The 2nd Period H.I.F Selection Exam took place on May 17, 2026, at Makuhari Messe Event Hall. Seven performers competed in a selection exam to advance to the Hatsuboshi Idol Festival, with the goal of claiming the Primastella crown. Current Primastella Sena Juo opened the show as the top batter, performing 'Choo Choo Choo' and 'Our Chant' in a cowboy-inspired outfit with a six-pack visible. The event is the first real live using 3DCG characters for Gakumas, following the xR live technology the Idolmaster series has used since March 2024.
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