Commercial for Sharp's VR Glasses 'Xrostella VR1' Featuring Miki Hoshii from 'THE IDOLM@STER' Released

A commercial for Sharp's VR glasses, 'Xrostella VR1,' featuring Miki Hoshii from 'THE IDOLM@STER,' has been released. The video debuted during the commercial break of the special 'THE IDOLM@STER' program 'Ai♡MAX!!!TV' (TOKYO MX) aired yesterday, Sunday, March 29, and was simultaneously released on 'THE IDOLM@STER' official YouTube channel.

The video features Miki Hoshii, an idol from 765 Production in the idol production content 'THE IDOLM@STER.' Miki experiences Sharp's 'Xrostella VR1' VR glasses firsthand, conveying the product's appeal through her unique performance. A making-of video featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the shoot is scheduled to be released on the same YouTube channel at a later date.

'Xrostella VR1' is a pair of VR glasses used by connecting via cable to a PC or smartphone (*1). On Friday, March 27 of this year, the company began accepting backers on the crowdfunding service 'GREEN FUNDING' (operated by One More Co., Ltd.). It combines a lightweight body of approximately 198g (*2) with high-definition display. It is designed to be comfortable even during long periods of wear, allowing users to remain immersed in the VR space. Its glasses-style design allows users to enjoy VR experiences casually in their daily lives.

'THE IDOLM@STER' Official YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@imas-official

Watch the commercial here: https://youtu.be/o2LxsC8w3s8

About 'THE IDOLM@STER' This is an 'idol production' content where players take on the role of a 'producer' at an entertainment agency to train idols. It has received support from many customers for its unique idols and diverse music.

Starting in July 2005 as an amusement facility game, it has expanded into a wide range of media, including smartphone game apps, home console games, live events, music CDs, TV anime, theatrical films, radio, and merchandise.

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the series celebrated its 20th anniversary, and various initiatives are currently underway as part of the 'IMAS 20th Anniversary Year.'

As the finale of the 20th anniversary, 'THE IDOLM@STER 20th Anniversary MORE RE@LITY LIVE IDOL WORLD SUPER FESTIVAL 2026' is scheduled to be held at Keio Arena TOKYO from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Please look forward to the upcoming 'IMAS 20th Anniversary Year' events.

Official Website 'THE IDOLM@STER Portal': https://idolmaster-official.jp/

Miki Hoshii Profile https://idollist.idolmaster-official.jp/detail/10011

'Ai♡MAX!!!TV' Program Homepage https://s.mxtv.jp/variety/imas20th_sp/

VR Glasses 'Xrostella VR1' Product Introduction Page https://k-tai.sharp.co.jp/dash/lp/vr/

Regarding 'Xrostella VR1' Backer Recruitment on Crowdfunding Service 'GREEN FUNDING' URL: https://greenfunding.jp/lab/projects/9064 Recruitment Period: Friday, March 27, 2026, 11:00 to Sunday, May 31, 2026, 23:59 Early-bird price (tax included): From 199,900 yen (limited to 40 units)

*1 PC requirements: OS: Windows 11 or later, CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K or higher, Graphics Board: NVIDIA(R) GeForce GTX970 or higher, Memory: 16GB or more. For smartphones, connection with AQUOS sense10 has been verified (as of March 30, 2026). Support for additional models is planned to be expanded sequentially. *2 Excluding the HMD connection cable.