【Event Report】250 Attendees from Hokkaido to Kyushu Gathered for "XNAMBA PARTY," a New Music Event Born in Namba, Osaka
Meta Osaka Inc. successfully held "XNAMBA PARTY," a daytime club event featuring VTubers and DJs in Namba, Osaka, attracting 250 attendees from across Japan. The event, designed to be enjoyed without worrying about last trains, was a success, and a second event is scheduled for August 8.
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Meta Osaka Inc. (Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Hideaki Mori), which solves regional issues by utilizing digital spaces and e-sports, held "XNAMBA PARTY," a daytime club event featuring virtual artists (VTubers) and DJs, at the live house "Yogibo META VALLEY" in Namba, Osaka, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The event attracted 250 attendees, filling the floor area, and showcased a new form of entertainment in Namba, Osaka, from its opening at 2 PM to its closing at 8 PM. Furthermore, a second event at the same venue has been decided for Saturday, August 8, with the first lineup announced including live act Ryugasaki Rin and DJs D.watt and Ehara Miori. Information on the second and subsequent lineups will be announced sequentially on the official X account.
What are Virtual Artists (VTubers)?
"Virtual Artists (VTubers)" are artists who perform songs and live activities using avatars (digital alter egos) that look like anime characters. Their popularity has rapidly spread, mainly through YouTube and social media, and they are now a source of culture spanning music, games, and anime.
However, large-scale live events for virtual artists have historically been concentrated in Tokyo, forcing fans in Kansai to travel. XNAMBA PARTY was born as a spin-off project to change this situation, following its initial launch at EXPO2025 Osaka-Kansai in May 2025 and the "XNAMBA MUSIC FESTIVAL" at Zepp Namba in September of the same year, which mobilized approximately 1,800 people.
A New Proposal: A Daytime Club Event That Can Be Enjoyed Wholesomely, Starting at 2 PM
One of the characteristics of this event was its "daytime" style, starting at 2 PM and ending at 8 PM. Unlike traditional club events that continue late into the night, attendees could participate without worrying about last trains, creating an environment where even those who don't drink alcohol and teenagers could enjoy themselves with peace of mind.
Looking around the floor on the day, many people were enjoying soft drinks alongside those with alcoholic beverages. It was impressive to see the atmosphere naturally building up solely through the DJs' selections and the power of music, without the need for alcohol.
Furthermore, as a new initiative, a bottle-keep service for original design champagne (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) was introduced. Fans were seen gifting bottles to their favorite artists, giving birth to new ways to enjoy club culture.
XNAMBA Original Label Champagne (Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic)
Packed Floor with 70-80% of Customers Remaining Until the End, 6 Hours from Opening
Immediately after the 2 PM opening, the floor was almost full. Despite a 6-hour non-stop program, 70-80% of attendees remained at the venue until the 8 PM closing.
The peak of excitement was the three live performances by real and virtual artists after 5 PM. Among them, the stage of the HIPHOP-focused virtual unit "KMNZ" united and energized the entire floor.
"DJ WILDPARTY," who closed the event, electrified the venue with a diverse selection ranging from anime and game music to club music, maintaining the excitement until the 8 PM closing.
Virtual Artist "KMNZ" Stage "Hylen" Stage
"Wani to Komori" Stage "DJ WILDPARTY" Stage
Merchandise Booth with XNAMBA Original Goods Spectators Wearing VIP Ticket Privilege T-shirts
Attendee Data Reveals the Nationwide Spread of Virtual Culture Enthusiasm
An analysis of ticket purchaser data revealed that while Osaka Prefecture had the most attendees (40.6%), people also traveled from 23 prefectures across the country, including Hyogo (14.2%), Kyoto (6.6%), Tokyo (6.6%), Aichi (5.6%), as well as Hokkaido, Ishikawa, Fukuoka, Tokushima, and Kochi. Many day-trippers came from outside the Kansai region, with comments on social media like "Came from Tokyo for a day trip" and "It was far, but worth coming."
The age group was centered around those in their 20s (64.5%), with a wide range of participants from teenagers (6.1%) to those in their 50s (1.0%). Gender distribution was 75.1% male and 22.3% female.
After the event, many reactions were posted by attendees on the official X hashtag "#XNPT." Comments such as "Seriously a divine event," "Stayed from start to finish, and the performers' overwhelming performance was a completely extraordinary experience," and "Got hooked on artists I didn't know on the spot" poured in, indicating high enthusiasm for the inaugural event.
What are Virtual Artists (VTubers)?
"Virtual Artists (VTubers)" are artists who perform songs and live activities using avatars (digital alter egos) that look like anime characters. Their popularity has rapidly spread, mainly through YouTube and social media, and they are now a source of culture spanning music, games, and anime.
However, large-scale live events for virtual artists have historically been concentrated in Tokyo, forcing fans in Kansai to travel. XNAMBA PARTY was born as a spin-off project to change this situation, following its initial launch at EXPO2025 Osaka-Kansai in May 2025 and the "XNAMBA MUSIC FESTIVAL" at Zepp Namba in September of the same year, which mobilized approximately 1,800 people.
A New Proposal: A Daytime Club Event That Can Be Enjoyed Wholesomely, Starting at 2 PM
One of the characteristics of this event was its "daytime" style, starting at 2 PM and ending at 8 PM. Unlike traditional club events that continue late into the night, attendees could participate without worrying about last trains, creating an environment where even those who don't drink alcohol and teenagers could enjoy themselves with peace of mind.
Looking around the floor on the day, many people were enjoying soft drinks alongside those with alcoholic beverages. It was impressive to see the atmosphere naturally building up solely through the DJs' selections and the power of music, without the need for alcohol.
Furthermore, as a new initiative, a bottle-keep service for original design champagne (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) was introduced. Fans were seen gifting bottles to their favorite artists, giving birth to new ways to enjoy club culture.
XNAMBA Original Label Champagne (Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic)
Packed Floor with 70-80% of Customers Remaining Until the End, 6 Hours from Opening
Immediately after the 2 PM opening, the floor was almost full. Despite a 6-hour non-stop program, 70-80% of attendees remained at the venue until the 8 PM closing.
The peak of excitement was the three live performances by real and virtual artists after 5 PM. Among them, the stage of the HIPHOP-focused virtual unit "KMNZ" united and energized the entire floor.
"DJ WILDPARTY," who closed the event, electrified the venue with a diverse selection ranging from anime and game music to club music, maintaining the excitement until the 8 PM closing.
Virtual Artist "KMNZ" Stage "Hylen" Stage
"Wani to Komori" Stage "DJ WILDPARTY" Stage
Merchandise Booth with XNAMBA Original Goods Spectators Wearing VIP Ticket Privilege T-shirts
Attendee Data Reveals the Nationwide Spread of Virtual Culture Enthusiasm
An analysis of ticket purchaser data revealed that while Osaka Prefecture had the most attendees (40.6%), people also traveled from 23 prefectures across the country, including Hyogo (14.2%), Kyoto (6.6%), Tokyo (6.6%), Aichi (5.6%), as well as Hokkaido, Ishikawa, Fukuoka, Tokushima, and Kochi. Many day-trippers came from outside the Kansai region, with comments on social media like "Came from Tokyo for a day trip" and "It was far, but worth coming."
The age group was centered around those in their 20s (64.5%), with a wide range of participants from teenagers (6.1%) to those in their 50s (1.0%). Gender distribution was 75.1% male and 22.3% female.
After the event, many reactions were posted by attendees on the official X hashtag "#XNPT." Comments such as "Seriously a divine event," "Stayed from start to finish, and the performers' overwhelming performance was a completely extraordinary experience," and "Got hooked on artists I didn't know on the spot" poured in, indicating high enthusiasm for the inaugural event.