Sep 14
Blackbox Inc. has announced that Quinte, the idol VTuber unit under its Lovebox production, will hold a solo mini live titled "Quinte Mini Live ~ Angel's Tale ~" on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at BUZZ music LABO Shinjuku in Kabukicho, Tokyo. The show is built around member Hano Ciel, whose birthday falls on October 4. Doors open at 11:15 and the performance starts at 12:00. Tickets cost 3,000 yen including tax, with a separate 600 yen cash drink fee at entry, and go on sale Monday, September 14, 2026 at 0:00 through ZAIKO. Tickets are split into S, A, B, and C lines by entry order, and FANBOX members of any member's Standard Plan or above get access to the member-exclusive tiers. Performing alongside Ciel are Momosaki Milk, Tsuyami Rurina, Hanano Elenoa, and Kizuki Kira.
Jul 4
Kana Yoshimura's manga Murcielago will receive a television anime adaptation in 2027, announced at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4. HIDIVE will stream the series exclusively in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The adaptation is a joint production between Satelight and Staple Entertainment. Takashi Naoya is the chief director and series composer, and Matsuo Asami is the director. Sei Tateishi is designing the characters, and Masanori Akita and Yuichi Tsuchiya are composing the music. A super teaser trailer and key visual were released alongside the announcement. The manga has been serialized in Square Enix's Young Gangan since 2013 and has 28 compiled volumes in Japan. Yen Press publishes the English edition. The story follows Kuroko Koumori, a former death-row inmate who becomes a state-sanctioned executioner, and her partner Hinako Tozakura. Director Asami stated that voice recording is currently underway. The series has surpassed 2.3 million copies in circulation worldwide.
Jun 28
Virtual singer CIEL will perform her third cover live, 'Strawberry Live 3', on July 25, 2026, with a free full stream on her YouTube channel. The event will use 3D models for the first time, and the setlist will focus on edgy rock songs selected by CIEL herself.