TUBE, the four-member rock band, is set to release its first feature-length film on August 28, 2026, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations.
TUBE, the four-member rock band known for summer-themed music, is preparing for its first feature-length film. The documentary, titled "Gekijoban TUBE 40th Anniversary Live & Documentary ~40-shunen no Kokoki~," will be released nationwide on August 28 under WOWOW distribution. The film compiles previously unseen footage from the band's 40th anniversary year, including a performance in Hawaii Waikiki, the Yokohama Stadium summer festival, and the finale of a 40-show tour in Okinawa.
The film marks TUBE's theatrical debut after four decades as a band. The project was announced in late June 2026, with the release date set for late August. No further details about the band's activities beyond the film have been reported in the available stories.
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ANYCOLOR announced NijiFANTalk Vol.6, a members-only one-on-one talk event for the Nijisanji FAN CLUB, running September 26, 27, October 3, and 4, 2026. A total of 36 livers are scheduled to appear. Ticket applications open in two windows, with Premium Plan annual members applying first from August 10.
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Activ8 will take part in the Yokote Entertainment Creator Festival: Akita City Edition on August 16 at LiSH AKITA. The satellite event offers a VTuber career experience classroom, a creator corner, an oshi-katsu goods DIY corner, and a networking event, all free to enter with some activities requiring fees.
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Mawari and KDDI held an August 3 event using the pre-release Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and millimeter wave communication for a 3D talk live with four VTubers: ChumuNote, Tenshi El, Yuime Yui, and Kujo Ringo. Unlike the March event, which rendered in the cloud, this time 3D data was downloaded to phones and rendered on-device, with 50 attendees connecting simultaneously.
Gakken will release the Sakura Miko Demo Wakaru study guide series on August 6, 2026, covering junior high school English vocabulary, mathematics, kanji and vocabulary power, and geography with prefectures. The books feature newly drawn illustrations, example sentences tied to Sakura Miko, and a separate Miko Study Notebook. An Amazon-exclusive two-book set includes five bonuses.
KLab announced that AI VTuber Yumeminana will premiere the music video for her third original song, Tirarila Star Tune, on YouTube at 21:00 on August 6, 2026. The song will also begin distribution on major platforms including Apple Music and Spotify. The MV features the dance performance from her July 7 live show.
The 11th Rock on V event will be held on August 29, 2026, as Rock on V Summer Fes, the first festival-style edition with two simultaneous stages. A total of 23 VTubers will perform across the hall and box stages, with venue-limited original goods planned for sale.
Cover Corporation released an official report for Nene Momosuzu's first solo live, held July 29 at Tokyo Garden Theater. The show featured a delivery-themed opening, a setlist including her signature song and hololive medleys, and a story of her becoming the strongest idol. Archive viewing tickets are now on sale.
Ainz Inc. will launch a free audio guide tour called Omi-Hachiman Azuchi Sound Trip on August 6, 2026, using Sony's Locatone location-based audio technology. The tour covers 25 spots across Omi-Hachiman and Azuchi areas, with VTuber Shirayuki Mishiro providing voice guidance. A limited-time campaign offers Omi beef prizes for visiting five or more spots.
Activ8 will join the Yokote Kizuna Project for the Yokote Entertainment Creator Festival (Summer) on August 15, 2026, in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. The free event includes a VTuber career experience classroom, a creator corner for children, and a self-made oshi goods corner, plus a manga contest exhibition.
Credit Saison is issuing a collaboration card for its SAISON CARD Digital service with VTuber Akami Karubi and illustrator and streamer Nachoneko. From August 1 to August 31, 2026, the first 4,000 applicants who have a card issued will receive a newly drawn acrylic stand, while all applicants get a smartphone wallpaper and a limited-design card.
VTuber Yumekui Zero, affiliated with the Avivi agency partnered with the Avvy streaming app, placed first in the Rookie Top Challenge held July 1-7, 2026. The debut stream drew about 60 concurrent viewers, and by the event's end she led in core supporters and cheer points, becoming the most supported liver in Avvy that week.
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ANYCOLOR Inc. launched official fan clubs on Nijisanji FAN CLUB for Amamiya Kokoro, Kaisei, Kadou Mikaru, Saotome Berry, Yamagami Karuta, and Ultimate Creators starting August 3, 2026. Each club offers free introductory videos and paid member-exclusive content, with plans including exclusive content, chat, newsletters, membership cards, and stamps.
OffKai Expo Gen5, billed as the largest VTuber event in North America, ran July 24-26 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose. The convention featured corporate booths, a flea market, live music, and panel talks, with an opening ceremony that included wotagei and maid cafe performances. Attendance last year was 6,900, a 130% increase, and this year's estimate nears 9,000.
The virtual music live project V.LIVE UNITE will launch a new paid live series, V.LIVE UNITE: RISING, with its first installment featuring KMNZ and Ryugasaki Rin on August 29. The online event, themed SUMMER ESCAPE, will stream on Z-aN and include unique performances from both acts.
Korekatis announced the launch of a 3D studio business as the second phase of its 100 million yen project supporting virtual industry creators. The Tokyo studio features 12 Vicon cameras and supports simultaneous capture of three to five people, with day sessions priced from 50,000 yen during a limited campaign. The company also offers 3D avatar production and live goods support services.
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Arma Bianca opened orders on August 1 for A:code perfume and eau de toilette inspired by the seven members of the Nijisanji unit Idios. Each 50 mL bottle is priced at 6,050 yen including tax, and every order includes a shop- bonus postcard featuring the corresponding member.
VTubers Curie Toy and Sasara Nagisa, second-generation talents of the CueTone project, celebrate their first debut anniversary on August 1, 2026. Commemorative goods for both are available for limited-time pre-order on BOOTH from August 1 to August 15. Full set purchases include a Cheki photo bonus.
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Re:AcT V-singer Suu Kiu will hold her third one-man live, "Unknown," on November 28 at Tokyo's Daikanyama SPACE ODD, followed by her second self-organized night event "Suu Kiu After Hour 'you're night vol.2'." Her third album "Synchrony," a concept album themed around space and stars, releases in September.
Nijisanji's Fuwa Minato will appear on the Nico Nico live program "Movie Live Commentary Series with VTubers" on August 5, 2026, to watch and comment on the horror film "Scary Apartment." The broadcast airs on the official channel "VTuber no Asobiba ~Nico Nico V Park~." The first half is free, the second half is for channel members.
XING Inc. will distribute footage of Momosuzu Nene's first solo live, held July 29 at Tokyo Garden Theater, on the Miruhako video service for JOYSOUND karaoke rooms. Viewing runs August 30 to October 12 on compatible models. Tickets cost 2,000 yen, with goods bundles and an autograph campaign.
LINE Yahoo's Yahoo! Car Navigation app will extend its AZKi voice guidance content into a third year, adding over 50 new voice lines on August 28, 2026. The company also announced a one-year plan repurchase period from July 31 to September 26, 2026, offering two months of savings.
Nnnimanity LLC will open orders for birthday commemorative goods for VTuber Kamiki Mika on the official Nnnimanity BOOTH shop starting July 30, 2026, her birthday. The lineup includes a 10,000 yen Celebration Full Set with acrylic panel, smartphone stand, acrylic stand, can badge, and mouse pad, plus a signed postcard bonus. Individual items are also available. Orders run through August 31, with shipping scheduled from early November 2026. The illustration is by Na53.
KLab's AI VTuber agency Yumekairo Production will hold its first company-hosted event, Yumekairo Summer Party 2026, from August 1 to August 31. The month includes weekly streams, event goods, and new music content. Full details arrive August 1 at 8 p.m. on the official YouTube channel.
CyberAgent will release Nijisanji Popcorn vol.3 on August 4, 2026, each bag containing one of 15 random original clear cards featuring the four-member unit Splare. The popcorn sells at FamilyMart, Village Vanguard, Animate, and Cyber Goods Store, with Namco arcades and Namco Online Crane offering an amusement- box. A linked mini bucket item and a giveaway campaign for complete card sets also start the same day.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series and millimeter wave VTuber special 3D talk show has opened additional entry slots after strong demand. Applications run from July 29 to July 31 at noon, with free participation via lottery. The event features VTubers ChumuNote, Tenshi Eru, Yume Yui, and Kujo Ringo across four sessions on August 3.
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Furyu will release a Noodle Stopper Figure Plus prize featuring hololive talent Shishiro Botan at amusement facilities nationwide starting in late July 2026. It is the first hololive talent in the series, which adds an hourglass-style base to the original Noodle Stopper Figure brand. A figure of Ayame Nakiri is scheduled for October.
Karaoke service JOYSOUND is running a collaboration campaign with VTuber Kuzuha to mark the release of his second mini album, Adamantite. Participants who sing designated songs at participating stores can win original merchandise, including a microphone and acrylic block. The campaign runs through September 30.
October Inc. announced that Shiine Sawaga and Byakuya Tachibana will debut as second generation members of the VTuber group STARAZO PRODUCTION, produced by affiliated VTuber Nanami Mitsuboshi. Their first streams are scheduled in relay format starting at 20:00 JST on August 2, 2026, with Sawaga taking the first slot and Tachibana the second.
ANYCOLOR will begin selling Umyamy Half Anniversary goods on July 30, 2026 at 12:00 through the Nijisanji Official Store. The lineup marks the half anniversary of the unit formed by Ayane Shirasuna and Madoka Minamo. Eight product types are available, including acrylic stands, matching mascots, and a creative set. Shipping begins in late August.
MoguLive's weekly VTuber video roundup for the week through August 7 highlights three standout uploads: a vlog tour of Ebetsu City by Imaginary Restaurant Crab, a spicy Chiikawa-inspired cooking video from Imazake Hakuno, and the start of Yukihana Lamy's RIZAP-supervised workout series. Each entry is selected for its technical skill, planning, or topical appeal.
Cosplayer Zihan appeared at the Beimen 76 agency booth during the 2026 Comic Exhibition in Taipei, dressed as the VTuber Aminai. The outfit paired a straw hat and pink blonde braided wig with a sheer long-sleeved top decorated with yellow ribbons, finished with frilled brown shorts. The event ran five days and drew about 635,000 visitors.
Hololive Fantasy Battle, a 2.5D versus action game featuring Hololive 3rd Generation members Usada Pekora, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, and Houshou Marine, released on Steam and Nintendo Switch on August 7, 2026. The game supports up to four players in cooperative and versus modes, with cross-play between platforms.