ANYCOLOR has announced Nijisanji Girls Idol Festival — subtitled 'Niji o Tsunaide, Mirai o Mitsukete' (虹をつないで、未来を見つけて) — the agency's first-ever festival dedicated specifically to its female talents in an idol-themed format. The event will take place December 19-20, 2026 at Intex Osaka, one of Japan's largest convention centers.
Festival Concept
Described as Nijisanji's first "girls idol" festival, the event aims to bring together the agency's diverse female roster for a two-day celebration of music, performance, and fan interaction. The full talent lineup, setlist details, and ticketing information are expected to be announced in the coming months via Nijisanji's official channels.
Venue: Intex Osaka
Intex Osaka is the largest international exhibition center in western Japan, located on the人工島 (reclaimed land) of Sakishima in Osaka Bay. The venue regularly hosts major anime, gaming, and VTuber events, making it a familiar and fitting location for Nijisanji's idol festival ambitions.
Community Reaction
The announcement has been met with significant excitement among Nijisanji fans, particularly those who follow the agency's female talents. The "girls idol" festival framing differentiates this event from Nijisanji's mixed-gender and co-ed festival offerings, allowing for a focused celebration of the agency's female performers. Fans have noted the clever timing — December is traditionally a peak season for idol concerts and year-end events in Japan.
Context & Significance
This festival follows a pattern of expanding live event offerings from Nijisanji. The agency previously held its countdown live 'CROSSING TONES' and various mixed-gender festivals. The dedicated Girls Idol Festival represents a strategic move to segment its audience and create targeted event experiences, similar to how hololive has held gender-specific events (hololive fes. vs. HOLOSTARS events). With Nijisanji's enormous female talent roster — including massively popular talents like Tsunomaki Watame, Yashiro Kizuku, Nekota Mayo, and many others — the festival has the potential to become a major annual event on the VTuber calendar.
Further details including participating talents, ticket pricing, and streaming options are expected to be announced in the lead-up to the event. Follow Nijisanji's official X (Twitter) account for the latest updates.