To celebrate the 12th anniversary of the debut of i☆Ris, a hybrid unit of voice actors and idols, it has been decided that “i☆Ris 12th Anniversary Live” will be held at Pia Arena MM on Monday, November 4th (National Holiday). This information was announced at the evening performance of “i☆Ris 9th Live Tour 2024 Ai Takute… Full Ener9y!!” held at TOKYO DOME CITY HALL on Sunday, June 16th, and we will deliver a report on this performance along with the details. At the afternoon performance, the documentary was also released as the first live-action film, so be sure to keep an eye on i☆Ris, whose momentum knows no bounds.
■About “Live & Documentary Movie ~i☆Ris on STAGE~”
i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!! -, the animated film announced as the culmination of their 10th anniversary project, was released on May 17th and has been a huge hit. The next project for i☆Ris is their first live-action film adaptation, which will be the final chapter of their 10th anniversary project. The live and documentary movie, which includes never-before-seen interviews with the members about their struggles, setbacks, and their passion for live performances, as well as scenes from their legendary live performances with their fans, will be released nationwide in September.
[Live Information Details]
■ Live tour name
i☆Ris 9th Live Tour 2024 Ai Takute… Full Ener9y!!
■ Date and Time
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Doors open at 14:00/Show starts at 15:00
Doors open 18:00/Show starts 19:00
■Location:
(Tokyo) TOKYO DOME CITY HALL
https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/tdc-hall/access/
■ Cast
i☆Ris (Saki Yamakita, Yu Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yuki Wakai, Miyu Kubota)
■Streaming ticket
・[Daytime/Nighttime Selection]Switching Distribution Ticket: 4,400 yen (tax included) + service fee
・[Daytime/Evening Selection]Multi-angle Streaming Ticket: 5,500 yen (tax included) + service fee
・Daytime/All-night multi-angle streaming ticket with bonus: 9,900 yen (tax included) + service fee
Until 19:59 on Sunday, June 30th
■Click here for details on streaming tickets
https://sv-commerce.com/sl/iris9th
[Live Report]
The Tokyo performance of “i☆Ris 9th Live Tour 2024 Ai Takute… Full Ener9y!!” by i☆Ris, a voice actor idol unit that has been much talked about due to its animated feature film adaptation, was held at TOKYO DOME CITY HALL on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The set list included a total of 23 songs, including an encore. In addition to i☆Ris’ popular songs, “Love for You!” and “Hope no Hana wo” from their latest 25th single, which was just released on June 12, 2024, were also performed on the live stage.
As fans’ expectations grew, the live started and the members appeared on a pop and cute stage that evoked the world of the movie version of “i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!! -” that was released in May. Each member wore a checkered costume in their own color, livening up the venue.
At the end of the main part of the concert, ~ was performed, and the song, which was peppered with past ~ songs, was a hit with fans, creating a huge excitement.
The last song of the main part was “Love for you!”, the theme song of the movie version of the anime “i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!! -“. This song was filled with dance moves from past popular songs, making it an irresistible stage for fans. The impressive and cute finger heart dance in the chorus brought the excitement of the venue to a climax and closed the show. The fans’ enthusiasm did not cool down, and the i☆Ris calls rang out in the venue, and the encore started with “Flower of Hope”, an insert song from the movie version of the anime, which was performed for the first time in this tour. When the members reappeared in gorgeous navy costumes that actually appeared in the movie version, the hot stage reminiscent of the climax of the movie version of the anime, and the members and fans became one and excited, creating an energetic stage that is typical of i☆Ris.
Furthermore, during the encore, the MC announced the information about the first live-action documentary film, which was announced at the afternoon performance, and the venue was filled with excitement. Then, it was announced that the “i☆Ris 12th Anniversary Live” will be held. This year’s anniversary live will be held at Pia Arena MM, the largest venue in i☆Ris’ history. After the live ended, the official fan club “Nijikai” started accepting pre-sale tickets.
◆New information①: The 12th anniversary live show “i☆Ris 12th Anniversary Live” will be held at Pia Arena MM!
It has been decided that “i☆Ris 12th Anniversary Live” will be held on Monday, November 4th, 2024 (national holiday) at Pia Arena MM, which will be i☆Ris’ first venue and the largest capacity ever, to celebrate i☆Ris’ 12th anniversary with their fans.
The announcement of the 12th anniversary live concert was made as a surprise to the members during the performance of “Ai for you!” during the double encore of the evening show in Tokyo, and the venue was filled with excitement. The special video traces the history of i☆Ris’ anniversary shows, which is a touching video for the members and fans. The special video was also released simultaneously on the official YouTube channel.
Please come along to our 12th anniversary live concert, which will be held at Pia Arena MM, i☆Ris’ first live venue.
YouTube special video link
“i☆Ris 12th Anniversary Live”
[Date and Time]
Monday, November 4, 2024 (National Holiday) Doors open at 17:00/Show starts at 18:00
【venue】
(Kanagawa) Pia Arena MM
https://pia-arena-mm.jp/
[Seat types available for reservations]
All seats reserved: 11,000 yen (tax included)
*Admission fees apply for elementary school students and above. Preschool children are not allowed.
*Please note that the opening and start times of the performance may be subject to change.
【ticket】
i☆Ris official fan club “Nijikai” members-only advance lottery application now open!!
(☆You can still join in time if you join now, so be sure to check it out!)
https://iris.fc.avex.jp/
[Application period]Until June 30th (Sun) 23:59
Click here for details:https://iris.dive2ent.com/news/detail.php?id=1117112
◆New information②: 10 years of live footage and six months of in-depth interviews with the members!! The live and documentary movie will be released in theaters nationwide from September! The teaser video and poster visuals have been released!!
The poster visual released this time features i☆Ris standing on stage at their 10th anniversary live concert, bathed in spotlights in the members’ colors, along with the catchphrase expressing their determination, “We are living as idols.”
The teaser video, which was also released at the same time, begins with their debut song “Color,” which united the audience with their well-coordinated singing and dancing at the 10th anniversary live. Leader Yamakita Saki speaks frankly, “There was a time when I thought the group might be in danger,” Serizawa Yu says, “I don’t want to give up,” Akaneya Himika expresses her strong feelings, saying, “I absolutely cannot lose to this girl,” Kubota Miyu’s soft voice reveals her strength, saying, “I would quit if it wasn’t fun,” while Wakai Yuki is seen crying as she says, “I love spending time with everyone,” and each of them speaks to the camera about their passionate desire to continue as i☆Ris.
The video features the members shining on stage along with newly filmed interviews, creating a moving video that will move even those who are not fans. What will they talk about, about the past, present, and future, about the hidden feelings they have never spoken about before?
Please stay tuned!
Title: “Live & Documentary Movie ~i☆Ris on STAGE~”
Release Date: Nationwide release in September 2024
Distribution: Avex Film Labels
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■Official website:https://iris.dive2ent.com/movie
■Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/iris_official_: #i_RisDocumentary
■Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iris_official_2024
■YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@iRisOfficialChannel
■Rights: ⒸAPI･81P/i☆Ris on STAGE Production Committee
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“i☆Ris 9th Live Tour 2024 Ai Takute… Full Ener9y!!” Archive tickets are now on sale
(Tokyo performance) June 16th (Sun) 15:00/19:00 Streaming archive tickets on sale now
[Ticket sales period]
Until 19:59:59 on Sunday, June 30, 2024
[Ticket types]
・Daytime/All-night multi-angle streaming ticket with bonus: 9,900 yen (tax included) + service fee
・(Afternoon performance) Switching distribution ticket: 4,400 yen (tax included) + service fee
・(Daytime performance) Multi-angle streaming ticket: 5,500 yen (tax included) + service fee
・(Evening performance) Switching distribution ticket: 4,400 yen (tax included) + service fee
・(Evening performance) Switching distribution ticket: 4,400 yen (tax included) + service fee
[Tickets available here]
https://sv-commerce.com/sl/iris9th
[Performance viewing period]
Available until 23:59 on Sunday, June 30, 2024
*There will be no archived broadcast (catch-up broadcast) after the above time.
*Archived streaming will begin 3 hours after the end of each performance.
*The archive start time may be delayed depending on the situation.
[Benefits]
・TOKYO DOME CITY HALL_Behind the scenes documentary footage
・Bonus video release period
From Monday, July 1, 2024, 18:00 to Sunday, July 7, 2024, 23:59:59
i☆Ris 25th single “Love for you!/Flower of Hope” now on sale
This is the first time that i☆Ris has written lyrics, and the song was composed by writer and artist Masayoshi Oishi.
The theme song for the movie anime “i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!! -” is “Love for you!”
They appointed Kenta Matsukuma, the producer who brought rock to the idol world.
A double A-side single of the movie anime insert song “Hope’s Flower”
【form】
・CD+Blu-ray ¥2,970 (tax included)
・CD+DVD ¥2,750 (tax included)
・CD only ¥1,870 (tax included)
[CD common]
M-1. Love for you!
M-2. Flower of Hope
M-3. Love for you! -Instrumental-
M-4. Flower of Hope -Instrumental-
M-5. Love for you! -Off Main Vocal-
M-6. Flower of Hope -Off Main Vocal-
CD+Blu-ray/CD+DVD bonus footage
・Love for you! -Music Video-
・Love for you! -Off shot movie-
[Purchase here]
https://avex.lnk.to/iris_25thSG
■ Overview of “Live & Documentary Movie ~i☆Ris on STAGE~”
[Title]
“Live & Documentary Movie ~i☆Ris on STAGE~”
【Release】
Nationwide release in September 2024
[Cast]
i☆Ris
Saki Yamakita
Yu Serizawa
Himika Akaneya
Yuki Wakai
Kubota Miyu
Theme song: “Love for you!” by i☆Ris
Director: Tetsuya Nonaka
Screenplay: Naoya Kanamori
Production company: Cayenne SEP, inc.
Production cooperation: FAB
Distributor: Avex Film Labels
Production Committee: Avex Pictures 81 Produce
ⒸAPI･81P/i☆Ris on STAGE Production Committee
[i☆Ris Profile]
A hybrid unit managed by both Avex Group and 81 Produce, combining activities as voice actors and idols.
The group consists of five members: Saki Yamakita, Yu Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yuki Wakai, and Miyu Kubota.
The group was formed in July 2012 by six successful applicants to the “Anime Song Vocal Audition.”
On November 7th of the same year, she made her CD debut with “Color,” the ending theme for the anime “Battle Spirits Sword Eyes.”
All of them were main cast members in the TV anime “PriPara” which began airing in July 2014, and they also sang the opening themes (8 songs in total).
In April 2015, they released their first album “We are i☆Ris!!!” and held their first tour of five major cities.
In March 2016, she won the Singing Award at the 10th Seiyuu Awards. In November of the same year, she held a 4th anniversary concert at the Nippon Budokan.
The 18th single “Ultimate☆MAGIC”, released on May 22, 2019, was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Wise Man’s Grandchild”.
The 19th single “FANTASTIC ILLUSION”, scheduled for release on August 28th, will also be used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Tejina Senpai”.
Furthermore, on November 24th, a solo concert was held at the Pacifico Yokohama National Hall, the largest capacity venue in the history of i☆Ris concerts, and the concert was sold out.
Her 22nd single “Queens Bluff”, released on August 3, 2022, was chosen as the ending theme for the Netflix series “Kakegurui Twin”.
The music video has been viewed over 2.5 million times, ranking first in the Anime genre on LINE MUSIC.
In November 2022, they celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut and successfully held their 10th anniversary concert at Tokyo International Forum Hall A.
Additionally, on the same day, the project to animate i☆Ris itself into a movie, “i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!! -“, was announced in 2024.
In 2023, the national tour “i☆Ris 8th Live Tour 2023 ~Wasshoi!!!!!~”
The catchphrase expresses the idea that “i☆Ris and the fans will work together to make the movie version more exciting”
They announced “i☆Ris 10th→NEXT Kimi to Us “Full Energy!!””.
Since the beginning of 2023, they have been collaborating with famous creators one after another under the name “Full Power Collaboration”.
It is also attracting a lot of attention from voice actors, female idols, and anime song fans.
Starting in April 2024, they will hold “i☆Ris 9th Live Tour 2024 Ai Takute… Full Ener9y!!”, visiting eight locations across the country.
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