Everylive Inc. to Host "every-1 Grand Prix 2026 Next Up! vol.2" Comedy Event on April 7, 2026!
Everylive Inc. announces the "every-1 Grand Prix 2026 Next Up! vol.2" comedy award competition.
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Everylive Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kazuyoshi Kageyama) is pleased to announce that the main event of the next-generation comedy award competition, "every-1 Grand Prix 2026," which combines "comedy" and "live streaming," titled "Next Up! vol.2," will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Shinjuku BatiOS.
◾️ What is the every-1 Grand Prix?
The every-1 Grand Prix is a new form of comedy award competition that combines "comedy" and "live streaming," launched by Everylive Inc. in 2025.
A key feature of this event is that preliminary rounds are held within the everylive app, and finalists are determined by in-app voting.
Furthermore, leveraging the unique characteristics of live streaming, the "every-1 Tate-con Grand Prix," a competition featuring "vertical skits" utilizing the smartphone's vertical screen, is held concurrently.
For both events, the winner's prize money is 100,000 yen for events held four times a year, and 1,000,000 yen for the year-end Grand Prix event. It is a major event where participants who advance through the voting events compete fiercely for prize money.
Additionally, starting this year, BS12 TwellV is a sponsor, and the program "Hawaii ni Koishite!" currently airing on BS12 TwellV is supporting the event.
■ BS12 TwellV "Hawaii ni Koishite!"
"Hawaii ni Koishite!" which airs on BS12 TwellV, a nationwide free-to-air channel, is a Hawaii information program celebrating its 16th year on air.
A spin-off program from "Hawaii ni Koishite!," titled "everyfriends presents Hawa Koi Cafe!," will begin broadcasting in May.
Winners of the April, July, and September "every-1 Grand Prix Next Up!" events will receive the special privilege of appearing on the program. Please look forward to the hilarious conversations that can only be seen here.
※Reference) The spin-off program "everyfriends presents Hawa Koi Cafe!" of BS12's popular program "Hawaii ni Koishite!" will be broadcast from May 2026. Events linked to Everylive's services are also planned.
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■ Event Information
▼ Event Overview
Date and Time | April 7, 2026 (Tuesday) |
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Doors Open / Start | 18:30 / 19:00 |
Venue | Shinjuku BatiOS (2-45-4 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) |
Tickets | |
Sponsorship / Cooperation | BS12 TwellV / Hawaii ni Koishite! |
※Ticket Sales Period: Until April 7, 2026, 19:00
※Sales will end once the planned number of tickets are sold.
▼ Performers
The following 22 acts have advanced from the viewer voting preliminary event held within the everylive app since March 14.
Aho Guard / Yoneda Coffee / Tsumetai Gohan / Harahashimoto / Denko Sekka / Bo Akane
Shinide Tetsudai / Roundabout / Daydream / Toby / Salt Lake / Ringogorilla
Kato Milligan / Kyohansha / Sensui / Otasano Hime / Taiyo no Komachi / Shiokara-chan / Dontzoko
Shanghai Okome World / Totsukamitsuka / Kingyo to Goutou
MC: Sticky²
On the day of the event, the comedian with the highest total score from audience votes at the venue and viewer votes within the everylive app will be crowned the winner and receive a prize of 100,000 yen.
The winner and runner-up will secure their spots in the "every-1 Grand Prix 2026 The Final" scheduled for December.
Furthermore, the winner will also receive the opportunity to appear on the spin-off program "everyfriends presents Hawa Koi Cafe!" of BS12 TwellV's popular show "Hawaii ni Koishite!"
Everylive Inc. Company Profile
Under the mission "Good for Everyone: Creating a world where everyone becomes positive," we aim to create a world where everyone becomes positive through various communications by providing "diverse forms of connection" and "new experiences."
Headquarters Location | Toranomon 1-chome MG Building 7F, 1-16-16 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
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Representative Director | Kazuyoshi Kageyama |
Established | February 1, 2022 |
Business Description | Operation of the comprehensive entertainment platform "everyfriends" |
Official Website : https://everylive.jp/
Official Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/everylive_/
Official X (formerly Twitter) : https://twitter.com/everylive_jp
Official Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvoRTDg5egwHGMZV0hlB17Q
Official TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@every.live.jp
Official LINE : https://lin.ee/RPW93Nz
Official note : https://note.com/everylive
What is everyfriends?
"everyfriends" is a "comprehensive entertainment platform" that integrates diverse content such as videos, manga, games, and live commerce.
The video posting service started in July 2025, and various other content genres are planned for future expansion.
▼Service site here
Growing Support and Attention
Cumulative Downloads: Over 650,000
Cumulative Live Streamer Contracts: 8,600
Media Coverage: PRESIDENT Online, Toyo Keizai, ORICON NEWS, etc.
Seeking Sponsor Companies
Companies that agree with our mission "Creating a world where everyone becomes positive," would you like to promote your company through this event?
We offer promotional measures designed to maximize the brand value of our sponsor companies.
If your company is interested, please feel free to contact us via the form below.
▼Inquiries regarding this matter
FAQ
When will "every-1 Grand Prix 2026 Next Up! vol.2" be held?
It will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
What kind of event is the "every-1 Grand Prix"?
It is a new form of comedy award competition that combines "comedy" and "live streaming." Finalists are determined by preliminary voting within the everylive app, and it also features competitions with "vertical skits" unique to live streaming.
What is the grand prize money?
The winner's prize money for the "Next Up!" event is 100,000 yen. For the year-end Grand Prix event, it is 1,000,000 yen.
What are the benefits for the winner?
In addition to the 100,000 yen prize money, the winner will receive the opportunity to appear on the spin-off program "everyfriends presents Hawa Koi Cafe!" of BS12 TwellV's popular show "Hawaii ni Koishite!"
Where can I purchase tickets?
Tickets are currently on sale through the ticket sales service "LivePocket."