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RUNWAY

The free browser-based fashion game RUNWAY has launched, and the X VORDER RUNWAY event is scheduled for September 27 at Makuhari Messe.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated 1h ago

Two separate projects share the name RUNWAY. The first is a free browser-based fashion designer role-playing game released by Puente Inc. Players design clothes and receive serious reviews from an AI buyer named Kuroto Maria, with the goal of reaching the Paris Collection. The game offers over 36,000 clothing combinations, avatar customization supervised by current female college students, and background music by LoFi artist Mellow. It is free to play with a 480 yen monthly premium plan.

The second project is X VORDER RUNWAY, a fashion show and music live event announced by Award Inc. on June 30. The event is described as a world-first, large-scale entertainment show where VTubers, game and anime characters, and real artists perform together. All performers will wear limited costumes designed by illustrator Mika Pikazo. The lineup includes VTubers Suisei Hoshimachi, HIMEHINA, Karubi Akami, Hinano Tachibana, Sara Hoshikawa, and virtual singer KAF. From games, Chun-Li from Street Fighter 6, Rise Kujikawa from Persona 4 Revival, and three characters from The Idolmaster will appear. Real artists Utaha from Wednesday Campanella and Nanawo Akari are also on the bill. Five collaborative segments have been previewed, including a duet between KAF and Suisei Hoshimachi. The fastest lottery pre-sale for venue tickets opened on June 30 and runs through July 12.

Key facts

Game launch date
July 8, 2026
Game platform
Free browser-based game
AI buyer name
Kuroto Maria
Clothing combinations
Over 36,000
Premium plan cost
480 yen per month
Event date
September 27, 2026
Event location
Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-4, Chiba
Costume designer
Mika Pikazo
Notable VTuber performer
Suisei Hoshimachi
Ticket pre-sale period
June 30 to July 12, 2026

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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2h ago

Free Fashion Game 'RUNWAY' Launches with AI Buyer Reviews and Gen Z Avatar Design

Puente Inc. has officially released RUNWAY, a free browser-based fashion designer role-playing game. Players design clothes, receive serious reviews from AI buyer Kuroto Maria, and aim for the Paris Collection. The game features over 36,000 clothing combinations, avatar customization supervised by current female college students, and BGM by LoFi artist Mellow. It is free to play with a 480 yen monthly premium plan.

Jun 30

X VORDER RUNWAY Brings VTubers, Game Characters, and Real Artists Together in September

Award Inc. announced on June 30 that it will hold the fashion show and music live event X VORDER RUNWAY on September 27 at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-4 in Chiba. The event is described as a world-first, large-scale entertainment show where VTubers, game and anime characters, and real artists perform together across communities and dimensions. All performers will wear limited costumes designed by illustrator Mika Pikazo, known for work on Fire Emblem Engage and VTuber designs. The lineup includes VTubers Suisei Hoshimachi, HIMEHINA, Karubi Akami, Hinano Tachibana, Sara Hoshikawa, and virtual singer KAF. From games, Chun-Li from Street Fighter 6, Rise Kujikawa from Persona 4 Revival, and Haruka Amami, Chihaya Kisaragi, and Miki Hoshii from The Idolmaster will appear. Real artists Utaha from Wednesday Campanella and Nanawo Akari are also on the bill. Five collaborative segments have been previewed, including a duet between KAF and Suisei Hoshimachi. The fastest lottery pre-sale for venue tickets opened on June 30 and runs through July 12.