Toi Toi Toi Completes 1st Anniversary Concert with Full 8-Member Lineup, Unveils Two New Songs and Costumes for Second Year
The 8-member girl group Toi Toi Toi, formed from ABEMA's audition program 'Dark Idol,' held their first-anniversary concert on May 16 at Spotify O-WEST in Tokyo. The event marked the return of member Tina Hoshino from hiatus, allowing the group to perform as a complete 8-member unit for the first time. They debuted two new songs and new costumes at the sold-out show. Leader Kyoka Taniya reaffirmed their goal of performing at the Nippon Budokan and declared the group is "moving forward at full speed" into their second year.
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On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the 8-member girl group Toi Toi Toi, born from the streaming service ABEMA's girl group audition program 'Dark Idol,' held their first-anniversary concert, 'Toi Toi Toi 1st ANNIVERSARY LIVE ～Re:solution～,' at Spotify O-WEST in Tokyo.
Toi Toi Toi was formed from the 'Dark Idol' audition program, a project initiated by Mikuru Asakura and produced by ABEMA and ASOBISYSTEM. The group made their stage debut on April 4, 2025, and joined ASOBISYSTEM's idol project 'PEAK SPOT' on April 30 of the same year. On January 5, 2026, new members Kokoro Hagita and Seia Yamada joined, establishing the current 8-member lineup.
The concert began with the group's self-titled song 'Toi Toi Toi,' with members appearing in new costumes adorned with tiaras. Seia Yamada engaged the crowd, asking, "Are you all having fun? We're idols to see those smiles!" Leader Kyoka Taniya then introduced the new song 'Ekubo ni Toi!', which captivated the audience with its cute choreography and catchy melody, creating a joyful atmosphere.
During a talk segment, leader Taniya announced that the concert had sold out. Additionally, Tina Hoshino, who had been on a hiatus since last December for medical treatment and recovery, made her return to the stage after approximately five months, greeting the audience with "I'm back, everyone!" The crowd responded with loud cheers of "Welcome back!" Hoshino powerfully stated, "I'm so happy to be on stage with all eight of us. I've come back even stronger!"
In the middle of the show, the group performed popular tracks such as 'Saite Nakutatte' and their debut song 'Namida no Storyteller.' They also delivered the first 8-member performance of 'Fortune World,' captivating the venue with their passionate energy.
Towards the end, a tearful Taniya reflected on the past year, stating, "There were more moments of frustration and hardship. But I feel that struggling through that frustration has led to the charm Toi Toi Toi has today." She expressed her gratitude to the fans, saying, "We want to create a story that only the eight of us can make." She also reiterated their goal of performing at the Nippon Budokan, declaring, "On our way to the Budokan, we also want to perform at Toyosu PIT. Toi Toi Toi is moving forward at full speed. We're going to keep pushing ahead in our second year, so please continue to follow us!" The venue erupted in loud applause and cheers.
The event, which also featured the unveiling of new visuals, marked a new beginning for the 8-member Toi Toi Toi, signaling their evolution as they head into their second year.
Toi Toi Toi was formed from the 'Dark Idol' audition program, a project initiated by Mikuru Asakura and produced by ABEMA and ASOBISYSTEM. The group made their stage debut on April 4, 2025, and joined ASOBISYSTEM's idol project 'PEAK SPOT' on April 30 of the same year. On January 5, 2026, new members Kokoro Hagita and Seia Yamada joined, establishing the current 8-member lineup.
The concert began with the group's self-titled song 'Toi Toi Toi,' with members appearing in new costumes adorned with tiaras. Seia Yamada engaged the crowd, asking, "Are you all having fun? We're idols to see those smiles!" Leader Kyoka Taniya then introduced the new song 'Ekubo ni Toi!', which captivated the audience with its cute choreography and catchy melody, creating a joyful atmosphere.
During a talk segment, leader Taniya announced that the concert had sold out. Additionally, Tina Hoshino, who had been on a hiatus since last December for medical treatment and recovery, made her return to the stage after approximately five months, greeting the audience with "I'm back, everyone!" The crowd responded with loud cheers of "Welcome back!" Hoshino powerfully stated, "I'm so happy to be on stage with all eight of us. I've come back even stronger!"
In the middle of the show, the group performed popular tracks such as 'Saite Nakutatte' and their debut song 'Namida no Storyteller.' They also delivered the first 8-member performance of 'Fortune World,' captivating the venue with their passionate energy.
Towards the end, a tearful Taniya reflected on the past year, stating, "There were more moments of frustration and hardship. But I feel that struggling through that frustration has led to the charm Toi Toi Toi has today." She expressed her gratitude to the fans, saying, "We want to create a story that only the eight of us can make." She also reiterated their goal of performing at the Nippon Budokan, declaring, "On our way to the Budokan, we also want to perform at Toyosu PIT. Toi Toi Toi is moving forward at full speed. We're going to keep pushing ahead in our second year, so please continue to follow us!" The venue erupted in loud applause and cheers.
The event, which also featured the unveiling of new visuals, marked a new beginning for the 8-member Toi Toi Toi, signaling their evolution as they head into their second year.