Commemorating the Movie Release! The First 'Love Live! Series' Special Channel Opens on ABEMA on May 1st!
To celebrate the release of the movie 'Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party,' ABEMA will launch a limited-time 'Love Live! Series' special channel on May 1st, featuring free broadcasts of the entire series and the legendary μ's Final Live.
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The 'new future of television' ABEMA will open the 'Love Live! Series' special channel for a limited time starting Friday, May 1, 2026, to commemorate the release of the movie 'Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party.'
The 'Love Live! Series' is a multimedia project themed around 'a story realized by everyone,' depicting the youth and growth of girls chasing their dreams. Since its start in 2010, it has been widely developed through TV animation, live events, movies, and music CDs. Its stories of unique characters, music, and the bonds between friends have garnered immense support from fans across generations. The latest movie in the series, 'Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party,' is scheduled for release on Friday, May 8, 2026, further heightening the excitement.
The newly decided 'Love Live! Series' special channel on ABEMA will broadcast popular works representing the series, from TV anime to live concert videos, for free daily for a limited time. In addition to every episode of 'Love Live!', 'Love Live! Sunshine!!', 'Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club', and 'Love Live! Superstar!!', the channel will feature μ's legendary final live at Tokyo Dome, 'Love Live! μ's Final LoveLive! ~μ’sic Forever♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪~', sequentially from May 1 to May 16, 2026. Furthermore, broadcast episodes will be available for free for one week following their airing.
Let's reflect on the journey of the 'Love Live! Series' on ABEMA in time for the new movie.
■ 'Love Live! Series' Special Channel Overview
Channel Open: Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:30 PM
Channel URL: https://abema.tv/now-on-air/lovelive
(The URL will be public upon the channel opening)
*Episodes are available for free for one week after broadcast.
- 'Love Live!' (TV Anime Season 1 & 2)
(C) 2013 Project Love Live!
- 'Love Live! Sunshine!!' (TV Anime Season 1 & 2) Full Marathon
(C) 2016 Project Love Live! Sunshine!!
(C) 2017 Project Love Live! Sunshine!!
- 'Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club' (TV Anime Season 1 & 2)
(C) 2020 Project Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
(C) 2022 Project Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
- 'Love Live! Superstar!!' (TV Anime Seasons 1–3)
(C) 2021 Project Love Live! Superstar!!
(C) 2024 Project Love Live! Superstar!!
- 'Love Live! μ's Final LoveLive! ~μ’sic Forever♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪~' (Day 1 & Day 2)
(C) 2015 Project Love Live! Movie
■ About ABEMA
ABEMA is a video streaming business aiming for innovation in television as the 'new future of television,' which celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, it has operated as an internet television service that can be enjoyed without registration and basically for free. It broadcasts about 25 channels of various genres 24/7/365, including news, original dramas, reality dating shows, variety shows, anime, and sports, pursuing 'highest quality or unique' content.
Boasting the No. 1 number of original episodes for a domestic video service in Japan (as of March 2026), it also offers a rich lineup of new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime, as well as sports broadcasts and online lives. Whether via TV or on-demand, users can enjoy content anytime, anywhere via smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, catering to diverse lifestyles.
Additionally, 'ABEMA Premium' for 1,180 yen (tax included) per month offers exclusive features and works, while 'ABEMA Premium with Ads' for 680 yen (tax included) allows users to view premium-only content with advertisements.
The 'Love Live! Series' is a multimedia project themed around 'a story realized by everyone,' depicting the youth and growth of girls chasing their dreams. Since its start in 2010, it has been widely developed through TV animation, live events, movies, and music CDs. Its stories of unique characters, music, and the bonds between friends have garnered immense support from fans across generations. The latest movie in the series, 'Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party,' is scheduled for release on Friday, May 8, 2026, further heightening the excitement.
The newly decided 'Love Live! Series' special channel on ABEMA will broadcast popular works representing the series, from TV anime to live concert videos, for free daily for a limited time. In addition to every episode of 'Love Live!', 'Love Live! Sunshine!!', 'Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club', and 'Love Live! Superstar!!', the channel will feature μ's legendary final live at Tokyo Dome, 'Love Live! μ's Final LoveLive! ~μ’sic Forever♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪~', sequentially from May 1 to May 16, 2026. Furthermore, broadcast episodes will be available for free for one week following their airing.
Let's reflect on the journey of the 'Love Live! Series' on ABEMA in time for the new movie.
■ 'Love Live! Series' Special Channel Overview
Channel Open: Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:30 PM
Channel URL: https://abema.tv/now-on-air/lovelive
(The URL will be public upon the channel opening)
*Episodes are available for free for one week after broadcast.
- 'Love Live!' (TV Anime Season 1 & 2)
(C) 2013 Project Love Live!
- 'Love Live! Sunshine!!' (TV Anime Season 1 & 2) Full Marathon
(C) 2016 Project Love Live! Sunshine!!
(C) 2017 Project Love Live! Sunshine!!
- 'Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club' (TV Anime Season 1 & 2)
(C) 2020 Project Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
(C) 2022 Project Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
- 'Love Live! Superstar!!' (TV Anime Seasons 1–3)
(C) 2021 Project Love Live! Superstar!!
(C) 2024 Project Love Live! Superstar!!
- 'Love Live! μ's Final LoveLive! ~μ’sic Forever♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪♪~' (Day 1 & Day 2)
(C) 2015 Project Love Live! Movie
■ About ABEMA
ABEMA is a video streaming business aiming for innovation in television as the 'new future of television,' which celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Since its launch, it has operated as an internet television service that can be enjoyed without registration and basically for free. It broadcasts about 25 channels of various genres 24/7/365, including news, original dramas, reality dating shows, variety shows, anime, and sports, pursuing 'highest quality or unique' content.
Boasting the No. 1 number of original episodes for a domestic video service in Japan (as of March 2026), it also offers a rich lineup of new movies, popular domestic and international dramas, and trending anime, as well as sports broadcasts and online lives. Whether via TV or on-demand, users can enjoy content anytime, anywhere via smartphones, PCs, tablets, and TV devices, catering to diverse lifestyles.
Additionally, 'ABEMA Premium' for 1,180 yen (tax included) per month offers exclusive features and works, while 'ABEMA Premium with Ads' for 680 yen (tax included) allows users to view premium-only content with advertisements.