As part of the previously reported 20th anniversary project, Bandai Namco Entertainment’s idol-themed franchise THE IDOLM@STER plans a special live-streaming on YouTube, Nico Nico Live, and the franchise’s official X (formerly Twitter) from 19:00 (JST) / 02:00 (PT) on December 27, 2024. The title of the live-streaming is “All-Imas Daikanshasai~2025-nen made Mou Matenai! Namahaishin” (“All-Imas Great Thanksgiving Festival ~We can’t wait any longer until 2025! Live Streaming”). A total of more than 20 people, including 12 voice actors from each of the series, will appear in the largest year-end joint live streaming to date, leading up to the franchise’s 20th anniversary in 2025!
The streaming will be MC’d by voice actor Kenji Akabane (The Producer in THE iDOLM@STER anime) and Bandai Namco Entertainment producer Wakako Hazama. In addition to the 12 voice actors listed below, a number of special guests will also appear.Voice actors scheduled to participate:
Eriko Nakamura (Haruka Amami from THE iDOLM@STER)
Akiko Hasegawa (Miki Hoshii from THE iDOLM@STER)
Makoto Koichi (Haru Yuuki from THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS)
Seena Hoshiki (Riamu Yumemi from THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS)
Azusa Tadokoro (Shizuka Mogami from THE iDOLM@STER Million Live!)
Saki Minami (Tsumugi Shiraishi from THE iDOLM@STER Million Live!)
Sho Karino (Yukihiro Kamiya from THE iDOLM@STER SideM)
Yuri Ise (Shu Amamine from THE iDOLM@STER SideM)
Honoka Kuroki (Anama Osaki from THE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS)
Haruna Mikawa (Hana Suzuki from HE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS)
Kana Hanaiwa (Lilja Katsuragi from Gakuen Idolm@ster)
Miya Minato (Sumika Shiun from Gakuen Idolm@ster)
THE iDOLM@STER is an idol producing game that started on amusement arcade game machines in 2005. The game system in which players train idols as producers, and the game’s unique characters and music have been well received by many customers. The franchise has been developed in a variety of multimedia formats, including home video game software, radio, TV animation, mobile content, and stage events. In July 2025, the franchise will celebrate its 20th anniversary.The franchise includes: THE iDOLM@STER, THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, THE iDOLM@STER Million Live!, THE iDOLM@STER SideM, THE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS, and Gakuen Idolm@ster.
20th Anniversary Project Teaser Trailer
20th anniversary project key visual
Sources: THE iDOLM@STER franchise official YouTube channel, 20th anniversary project site©Toshiyuki Kubooka THE IDOLM@STER™& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
