This event will be held to commemorate AWA’s first real live performance by V artists “AWA NEXT STAGE LIVE vol.1” to be held at Entas in Akihabara on May 12th, and will feature 10 real live performers. will appear over two days, and while playing songs selected by the performers, we will deliver in-depth talks about each song and their enthusiasm for the real live performance.
The program MCs will be TAKUYA the bringer, who is AWA’s official online curator and manages the event space “Akihabara Entas”, which is the venue for the real live “AWA NEXT STAGE LIVE vol.1”, and writer/editor Do Ro Moriyama. in charge.
Please look forward to talks and projects unique to the AWA Lounge, where you can interact with listeners.
Anyone can join the lounge for free, and if you download the AWA app in advance, you can enjoy interacting with the artists even more.
■“AWA NEXT STAGE LIVE” special lounge overview
Day1: May 7, 2024 (Tuesday) 22:00-24:00
Performers: Ruri Enma / Ci-chan from Kyonshi / Meguri Shikibu / EMUNEKO / Yohira
Main MC: TAKUYA the bringer
Sub MC: Moriyama de Ro
▼Participation URL
https://mf.awa.fm/open_nextstagelive_day1_pr
Day2: May 9, 2024 (Thursday) 22:00-24:00
Cast: Enogu / ChumuNote / Iori Matsunaga / Raika Hibiki / Mikuro Kotonoha
Main MC: TAKUYA the bringer
Sub MC: Moriyama de Ro
▼Participation URL
https://mf.awa.fm/open_nextstagelive_day2_pr
*There is a possibility that the performance may be canceled at short notice.
■Enogu
Enogu is a three-person VR idol group who are dedicating their lives to making VR idols and virtual idols a commonplace that everyone knows, and on top of that, becoming the world’s best VR idol. The members are Anzu Suzuki, Tamaki Shirafuji, and Nao Hinata.
In January 2024, the three of us became independent from the agency we had been working for for about seven years and established “Enogu LLC” to manage ourselves. We are aiming for a future where you can enjoy the wonderful culture of “idol” beyond the barrier between real and virtual!
■Homura Ruri
A virtual singer who uses her sad voice and delicate expressiveness to sing in a way that blends into the world of any song and invites you.
My dream is to sing an anime theme song someday. On YouTube, he not only distributes songs that utilize his singing ability and regularly posts cover videos, but also plans and conducts large-scale projects including 3D live performances.
In 2022, the model will be updated and the range of activities will continue to expand.
■Ci-chan from Kyonshi
In March 2020, he started his activities as the vocalist of the virtual music unit “BOOGEY VOXX”.
He sings a wide variety of songs, from powerful and passionate to gentle and delicate.
He has also tried his hand at writing lyrics and rapping, and has continued to share his wide range of talents in music.
Even after the unit disbanded, they continue to be active and distribute games, songs, TRPGs, etc.
His bright and cheerful personality continues to attract fans.
■Shikibu tour
A complicated literary girl who admires Murasaki Shikibu, who sings electronic music virtually. Her nickname is “Shikimegu”. Her dream is to become an idol like the moon. She started her personal activity VTuber Vsinger in February 2020. Her 1st single “Aqua Loop (feat. TEMPLIME)” reached number one on the iTunes electro chart, and since then she has continued to release original music as Vsinger, focusing on electro music, providing singing and lyrics, and performing live. She has a mature and sweet candy voice. On YouTube, she mainly posts music videos of original songs and cover videos. As her official partner, she also performs live streaming on Twitch, mainly focusing on games.
■ChumuNote
“Konmanbo!”
Individual VTuber who will “re-” debut on February 17, 2023.
Also active as a member of the virtual idol unit épeler.
He has a cool and powerful singing voice.
■Iori Matsunaga
A virtual singer belonging to Blitz Wing. Her pretty and graceful performance captivates both men and women.
I aim to be an artist who continues to sing with all my heart, wanting to be close to my fans and deliver songs that can support them.
■4 winners of “Real Live Appearance Rights Competition Event”
・EMUNEKO
・Koboshi Laika
・Mikuro Kotonoha
・Yohira-
■TAKUYA the bringer
Navigating the radio program “VTuber music DJ’s” that focuses on original songs by virtual artists #VMDJ
April 2020~June 2021 InterFM
From July 2021 onwards, it will be aired every Monday from 25:00 on YouTube.
https://youtube.com/@VMDJ
TAKUYA the bringer, who has been active as a DJ for many years, has a selection of songs that are so appealing that they make you forget the passage of time, and many listeners have commented that they “bend the axis of time.” In addition, they operate the event space “Akihabara Entus” where more than 100 VTubers perform annually, and Entas, known as the sacred place for VTubers, has contributed to the development of culture since its inception.
https://entas.jp
X account: https://twitter.com/selecta_takuya?s=21&t=ItGm0M7QrBIzzZ30k3K6PA
TAKUYA the bringer account:https://mf.awa.fm/3I8TSk9
■Moriyama de Ro
Writer/editor. Born in 1988 in Nagasaki. She likes Clairo and Lovely Summer-chan.
■App overview
“AWA” is a subscription-type (flat-rate) music streaming service provided by AWA Co., Ltd., a joint venture between CyberAgent Co., Ltd. and Avex Fan Marketing Co., Ltd. The service was launched in May 2015, and has distributed 140 million songs and approximately 13 million playlists created by celebrities and users. In addition to the “STANDARD Plan” which allows you to use all functions for 980 yen per month (tax included) and the “FREE Plan” which allows you to use all functions except for “offline playback” for free per month, there is also a 480 yen per month plan for middle school students and above. There are a variety of pricing plans available, including the “Student Plan” that allows you to use all functions for ¥270 (tax included) per month, and the “Artist Plan” that allows you to listen to specific artists as much as you want for ¥270 (tax included) per month. “AWA” is compatible with a variety of devices including smartphones, computers, televisions, car navigation systems, wearable terminals, and smart speakers. “LOUNGE” is an online space where users can enjoy the same music in the same space in real time, with the addition of “LYRIC DIVE,” a function that beautifully animates lyrics in real time to match songs, live audio distribution, and gifting functions. Since its launch, the service has grown into one of the largest music streaming services in Japan by expanding various plans and functions to suit user needs and listening environments.
Name: “AWA”https://awa.fm/
Recommended environment:
Price: STANDARD plan (980 yen per month including tax) / FREE plan (free per month) / Student plan (480 yen per month including tax) / Artist plan (270 yen per month including tax *Unlimited listening to one specific artist)
Available: May 27, 2015
■URL
AWA:https://awa.fm/
App Store:https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id980578855
Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.awa.liverpool
Desktop app:https://awa.fm/download/
AWA LOUNGE browser version:https://app.awa.fm/lounge/
AWA latest information:https://news.awa.fm/
AWA official X:https://twitter.com/awa_official?lang=ja
AWA official LINE:https://lin.ee/21w3f0k
■Company Profile
Company name: AWA Co., Ltd. (pronounced: millet)
Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Azabu Juban Building, 4-1 Mita 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Akira Togashi, Representative Director and CEO
Business content: Music streaming service, etc.
Establishment date: December 1, 2014
■Contact information
AWA Public Relations press@awa.fm
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