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Voice Community App 'Pikapika' Launches Joint Project with Across Entertainment: 'PikaKoe! ACROSS Discovery Festival'

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Published Jul 2, 2026 2:20 AM ・ Updated Jul 2, 2026 6:59 PM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Voice Community App 'Pikapika' Launches Joint Project with Across Entertainment: 'PikaKoe! ACROSS Discovery Festival' — Image: PR TIMES

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Voice streaming app 'Pikapika' and voice talent agency Across Entertainment are launching the 'PikaKoe! ACROSS Discovery Festival,' a talent search event for performers in an original voice drama, open for entries from June 29, 2026.
The event targets voice creators and aspiring voice actors nationwide.

Voice streaming app 'Pikapika' and voice talent agency Across Entertainment are launching the 'PikaKoe! ACROSS Discovery Festival,' a talent search event for performers in an original voice drama, open for entries from June 29, 2026. The event targets voice creators and aspiring voice actors nationwide.

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Published: Jul 2, 2026

About the 'PikaKoe! ACROSS Discovery Festival'

Running from Monday, June 29, 2026, to Monday, July 27, 2026, this joint initiative by Across Entertainment and the live streaming app 'Pikapika' is a challenge to discover talent for a new original voice drama. Participants will be evaluated both through professional judging and practical performance via live streaming on Pikapika, with comprehensive assessment of 'voice expression,' 'broadcasting performance,' and 'fan engagement capability.'

The partner for this project, Across Entertainment Inc., is a prominent voice talent agency home to renowned voice actors such as Kōichi Yamadera and Natsuki Hanae.

This initiative welcomes not only aspiring professional voice actors but also creators who wish to use their voices in activities such as singing, recitation, ASMR, and talk shows—anyone who can captivate audiences through their voice.

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Event Overview

Event Name: PikaKoe! ACROSS Discovery Festival

Project Content: Challenge to perform in a new original voice drama

Eligibility: Open to all genders, backgrounds, and genres; beginners welcome (Note: Minors require parental consent. Individuals currently affiliated with or under contract to a voice talent agency are not eligible.)

Selection Criteria: Comprehensive evaluation based on professional judging and in-app streaming performance, including fan index (details on the dedicated event page)

Application Method and Details

Entry period: Monday, June 29, 2026 – Monday, July 27, 2026. Applications are accepted via the entry form on the dedicated event page. For detailed information on the selection process and schedule, please visit the links below.

Event Page (Apply Here): https://pikapika.live/ActViewsH5/across?showshare=1

Pikapika Official Website: https://pikapika.live/

Across Entertainment Official Website: https://across-ent.com/

Event Schedule

The event will proceed as follows:

June 29, 2026 (Mon) – July 27, 2026 (Mon) | Entry Period

Apply via dedicated form: https://pikapika.live/ActViewsH5/across?showshare=1

July 27, 2026 (Mon) – August 24, 2026 (Mon) | Mission Period

Voice Audition: Submit audio using designated lines, evaluated primarily on vocal expression

Pikapika Streaming Evaluation:

Conduct live streams within the Pikapika app

Evaluated comprehensively on conversational skills, content quality, and fan index

August 24, 2026 (Mon) | Final Evaluation

Judging by Across Entertainment

Comprehensive assessment including activity records on Pikapika

September 11, 2026 (Fri) | Results Announcement

Winners to be announced via Pikapika's official X account

*Schedule is subject to change.

Benefits for Selected Participants

Winners will be granted the right to participate in a voice drama recording alongside voice actors affiliated with (including trainees and provisional members) Across Entertainment.

Additionally, individuals deemed suitable will, upon personal request, be offered an interview opportunity for a scholarship position at the training school operated by Across Entertainment. Please note that this project is not an audition for agency affiliation.

Recording is scheduled to take place in mid-October 2026 at a studio in Tokyo, with the work planned for release from November 2026 onward.

Moving forward, 'Pikapika' will continue to provide new opportunities and shining stages for those pursuing their dreams in the world of voice. We look forward to many applications from everyone.

About the Voice Community App 'Pikapika'

'Pikapika' is a voice-focused live streaming app that allows users to enjoy broadcasting without showing their faces. Through diverse audio content such as casual talk, singing, ASMR, and voice plays, users can freely express themselves. Designed for 'listening while doing other things' like radio, it offers a new form of communication that naturally integrates into daily life.

Official Website: https://pikapika.live/

Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/PIKAPIKALIVE_JP

Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pikapika.live

Company Overview of Pikapika

Company Name: Dream Light Co., Ltd.

Representative: Ko Yuuyo (Yoh Yoh Ko)

Headquarters: VORT Kandabashi II, 5F, 1-7-3 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Pikapika Website: https://pikapika.live/

Dream Light Co., Ltd. Website: https://www.dream-light.co.jp/

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FAQ

What is the 'PikaKoe! ACROSS Discovery Festival'?

A joint talent search event by voice agency Across Entertainment and the app Pikapika to cast performers for an original voice drama, evaluated through professional review and live streaming performance.

Who can apply?

Open to all genders and experience levels. Voice actors currently signed to agencies are ineligible. Parental consent required for minors.

What is the selection process?

After entry, participants complete voice submissions and live streams. Finalists are reviewed by Across, with results announced on September 11, 2026.

What benefits do winners receive?

Winners will co-star in a voice drama with Across-affiliated voice actors. Selected candidates may also receive scholarship interview opportunities at their training school.

How and when can I apply?

Applications are open from June 29 to July 27, 2026, via the official event page.

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