Azur Lane is approaching its 9th anniversary with a live stream on August 16, 2026, and a real event, AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES., scheduled for September 5 and 6. A collaboration with NieR:Automata was announced, with details revealed during a July 11 livestream. Multiple figure manufacturers continue to release new scale figures based on the game's characters.
Azur Lane's 9th anniversary is the dominant event in the franchise's current coverage. Yostar announced a live stream for August 16, 2026, featuring the KAN-SEN Pamiat Merkuria, which will cover the real event AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES. and review recent in-game updates. The real event, themed around sound, will be held on September 5 and 6 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square and Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall, with a Festival Arena for live performances and talks, a Sound Museum with interactive attractions, and a special live concert called AZUR LANE SPECIAL MUSI9 LIVE. The first lineup of performers includes Masayoshi Oishi, Yui Ishikawa, Konomi Suzuki, Yui Sakakibara, May'n, and Beverly, split across two days.
In July 2026, a collaboration between Azur Lane and NieR:Automata was announced via a livestream on July 11, featuring MC Mafia Kajita, Yostar staff member Dai Mirokugi, and special guest Ayaka Suwa, the voice of A2, who revealed details of the crossover. The collaboration was anticipated by fans of both franchises.
Figure production remains a major focus for the franchise. Multiple manufacturers announced new scale figures in the months leading up to the anniversary, including a 1/7 scale figure of Bismarck in formal attire by F:NEX, a 1/3 scale figure of New Jersey in her Exchange Dorm outfit by Freeing, and a 1/7 scale figure of Implacable by Alter. The Summer Fair 2026 POP UP Store, held from July 31 to August 16 at three locations in Japan, featured newly drawn swimsuit and wet hair illustrations of five shipgirls and a range of merchandise, with online sales beginning August 18. The Wonder Festival 2026 Summer event in late July also showcased Azur Lane figures, including Prinz Eugen and Kansas at the Alphamax booth.
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Yostar announced a live stream for Azur Lane on August 16 at 8:00 PM JST, featuring the KAN-SEN Pamiat Merkuria. The program will cover the 9th anniversary real event AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES., scheduled for September 5 and 6 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, and review recent in-game updates. A social media campaign offering special goods to five winners runs alongside the broadcast.
WINGS inc. is producing a 1/7 scale figure of Azur Lane's Albion in her nocturnal race costume, the Fairy Princess Silver Moon ver. The painted PVC and ABS figure stands about 268mm tall including the base and is available for preorder at AmiAmi for 28,710 yen, with a release planned for November 2027.
MAGES. will hold the Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026 POP UP STORE from July 31 at three stores in Japan. The event features newly drawn swimsuit and wet hair illustrations of five shipgirls, including Owari and New Jersey. Goods include water-repellent BIG tapestries, acrylic stands, coasters, and new full-graphic T-shirts. A purchase bonus bromide campaign runs during the event, with online sales planned from August 18.
Phat Company is taking reservations on Amazon.co.jp for a 1/6 scale figure of Azur Lane's Kearsarge, based on the 'Spring Monitoring' skin. The figure stands about 275mm tall and includes an exclusive base and an optional face part with an upturned gaze and blushing cheeks.
Furyu's F:NEX brand is making a 1/7 scale figure of Bismarck from Azur Lane, based on the 7th anniversary illustration. The figure features Bismarck in formal attire with a curtsy-like bow pose. Reservations open August 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM on FURYU HOBBY MALL and other Furyu-operated sites. The figure is priced at 24,200 yen and is scheduled to ship in March-April 2027.
Freeing is accepting pre-orders for a 1/3 scale figure of New Jersey from Azur Lane, based on her Exchange Dorm appearance. The figure stands about 500mm tall, features a removable bunny-eared hoodie, and is priced at 77,000 yen. Release is scheduled for February 28, 2027.
Wing is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Anchorage from Azur Lane, based on her exchange dorm appearance. The figure includes a see-through baby doll outfit, a teacup-style bench, and interchangeable normal and crying face parts. Pre-orders are open on Amazon.co.jp for 29,300 yen, with release scheduled for March 30, 2027.
Good Smile Arts Shanghai is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Mogador from Azur Lane in her 'Sniffing Nurse Call' outfit. The figure stands about 175mm tall, includes a dedicated base, and is available for preorder on Amazon Japan at 22,400 yen with a scheduled release of August 31, 2027.
Solarain is releasing a 1/4 scale figure of Taihou in her Exchange Dorm outfit, posed kneeling and lifting her hem. The figure stands about 200mm tall, includes an exclusive base, and is available for pre-order on Amazon.co.jp. A set with a plushie is also offered.
At Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held in late July 2026, the AmiAmi Hobby Camp booth featured a wide array of new figure displays from multiple manufacturers. Dengeki Hobby Web reported on colored samples of 'DaiBros Core' Rage Nightveil, 'Girls' Frontline 2' 1913 Battlecruiser, and 'NIKKE' Bay, along with prototypes from 'Warship Girls R' and 'Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium' SOP. Other notable exhibits included painted samples of 'Gakuen Idolmaster' Fujita Kotone, 'Sakura Wars' Sakura Shinguji, and 'Evangelion' Rei and Asuka. The Alphamax booth showcased 'Azur Lane' Prinz Eugen and Kansas figures, plus 'Brown Dust II' Frozen Queen Wilhelmina. At the Koi Koi booth, painted samples based on illustrations by Kekemotsu and Michihasu appeared, alongside a prototype of 'To LOVE-Ru' Lala Satalin Deviluke in a swimsuit. Original character figures by DISH, including 'Shibuna Pharaoh' and a tentative 'D-chan', also drew attention. The event featured a mix of licensed properties and original creations from various studios and illustrators.
Union Creative is accepting pre-orders for two 1/6 scale figures of Shira from Azur Lane: a light armor version and a heavy armor version. The light armor version costs 30,580 yen, while the heavy armor version includes rigging parts that extend over 40cm wide and costs 38,280 yen. Pre-orders run until July 27, with light armor shipping in December 2026 and heavy armor in April 2027.
MAGES. will hold the Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026 POP UP Store from July 31 to August 16 at three locations: AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store, AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store, and Gamers Namba Store (the Namba location runs only until August 9). The event follows the series' recurring "swimsuit and wet hair" theme, featuring newly drawn illustrations of five ship girls: Goetz von Berlichingen, Unzen, Owari, New Jersey, and Admiral Nakhimov. The merchandise lineup includes water-repellent BIG tapestries (9,900 yen), full-graphic T-shirts (8,800 yen), BIG acrylic stands (2,860 yen), acrylic coasters (770 yen), acrylic panels (4,950 yen), rubber mats (3,960 yen), trading can badges (495 yen), trading bromide volumes 8 and 9 (550 yen each), trading costume card collections (330 yen), and Charafine Graph (16,500 yen). During the in-store period, customers who spend 3,000 yen or more per transaction receive a random original bromide (five types) on a first-come, first-served basis, with designs varying by store. Online sales begin August 18 at Gamers Online Shop, AmiAmi Online Shop, and other online stores, with MagiGet also planning to accept orders later.
An official live broadcast commemorating the collaboration between Azur Lane and NieR:Automata will stream on July 11 at 20:00 JST on YouTube. The program will feature MC Mafia Kajita, Yostar staff member Dai Mirokugi, and special guest Ayaka Suwa, the voice of A2, who will announce details of the crossover.
Alter announced a 1/7 scale figure of Implacable from Azur Lane, available in a regular version and a Special Ver. with swappable parts for two expressions and two poses. Both versions are scheduled for release in May 2027, priced at 31,680 yen and 39,380 yen respectively.
Yostar announced a livestream on July 11 at 20:00 JST to commemorate the Azur Lane and NieR:Automata collaboration. The program will feature MC Mafia Kajita, special guest Ayaka Suwa (voice of A2), and Yostar staff Dai Miki. Details on the collaboration will be revealed, and an SNS campaign offering autographed colored paper will run during the broadcast.
Union Creative is accepting reservations for two versions of an Azur Lane Shira 1/6 scale figure: a Light Equipment Ver. and a Heavy Equipment Ver. The Heavy Equipment Ver. includes rigging parts that bring the total width over 40 cm. Reservations close July 27, with the Light Equipment Ver. shipping in December 2026 and the Heavy Equipment Ver. in April 2027.
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.
Azur Lane announced the "AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES." event for September 5-6, 2026, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square and Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall. The 9th anniversary celebration emphasizes sound, featuring a live concert with performers including May'n, Masayoshi Oishi, and others. Tickets are 3,000 yen for regular admission and 12,000 yen for premium access.
AniGame is producing a 1/6 scale figure of Azur Lane's I-404 in the Gorgeous, Beni no Mai Ver. design. The figure is displayed suspended by ropes, with PVC rope integrally molded to the body and braided cords for hanging. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi, with a standard edition at 24,750 yen and a special edition with a display case at 31,680 yen. Release is scheduled for July 2027.
Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo, held on June 6, 2026, featured a wide array of new figure prototypes and painted samples from Good Smile Company. The event included first-time exhibitions of polyester and polyurethane figures from 'New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt,' a color sample of Cutie Honey from 'Cutie Honey Nova,' and figures from 'City the Animation' featuring Minami Mitori, Niikura, and Izumi Wako. In the game titles category, new items included a Nendoroid of Hideo Kojima, painted samples of Tidus and Yuna from 'Final Fantasy X,' and figures from 'Fate/Grand Order,' 'Steins;Gate,' and 'Bunny Garden 2.' The social game edition showcased numerous figures from 'Azur Lane,' including Howden Leeuw, New Jersey, Taihou, and Mogador, as well as items from 'Uma Musume: Pretty Derby' and 'Fate/Grand Order.' The event also displayed 'POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS' figures of Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami from 'Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition' and a prototype from 'Mononoke the Movie: The Medicine Seller.'
A 1/7 scale figure of Shinano from Azur Lane in her Silver Palanquin of Slumber outfit is now available for pre-order at Rakuten Books. The figure includes an LED acrylic display case in a special edition and a separate display case option. The figure features a pearl-like paint finish, an interchangeable excited face part, and detailed sculpting of her hair, costume, and nine tails.