Gorgeous Artists Gather in Midsummer Ikebukuro! "Hareza Day 6th Anniversary SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026" Second Wave of Information Revealed!

PONY CANYON INC. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kazunari Okuma) will host the "Hareza Day 6th Anniversary SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026" for three days from Friday, July 31, 2026, to Sunday, August 2, 2026, centered around Naka-Ikebukuro Park and Park Plaza.

The second wave of performing artists and stage information has been decided, aiming to energize the entire city by fusing music and anime on the "Hare stage," a special stage set up in the heart of "Ikebukuro," the mecca of anime.

Asami Asaki will serve as the general MC. In addition, talented artists such as Mashiro Ayano and Konomi Suzuki will gather to deliver live performances. A special stage for the movie "Detective Precure!" has also been decided. We will deliver a special time to savor the charm of the work.

Please look forward to a special summer festival that will bring the city together.

● Event Overview

Name: Hareza Day 6th Anniversary SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026

Dates: Friday, July 31, 2026, 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM (scheduled)

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM (scheduled)

Sunday, August 2, 2026, 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM (scheduled)

Admission: Free

*Admission may be restricted depending on crowd levels.

*Content may be changed or canceled due to weather conditions.

Venue: Naka-Ikebukuro Park, Park Plaza, and surrounding facilities

Organizer: Hareza Ikebukuro Area Management Association (Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., Sankei Building Co., Ltd.)

Co-organizer: Toshima Ward

Planning and Operation: PONY CANYON INC., Prime Place Co., Ltd.

Sponsors: ITO EN, LTD., Audio-Technica Corporation, Daiichi Kosho Co., Ltd.

Cooperation: Hareza Ikebukuro Area Management Council, TOSHIMA STREET FES Executive Committee, Hakubi Kyoto Kimono Gakuin

Details: https://hareza-ikebukuro.com/event/#post-2415

● Artist Lineup by Day (Timetable to be announced later)

Friday, July 31

Movie "Kamen Rider Zets: Mission of Goodbye" Movie "Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity: The Day the Sun Cried"

Kamen Rider Zets, Gavan Infinity

Ryutaro Imai (Kamen Rider Zets / Baku Yorozu), Kohei Nagata (Gavan Infinity / Reiji Doki)

Saturday, August 1

Mashiro Ayano / Movie "Detective Precure!" / APOP SQUAD / sajou no hana / SUAI

TV Anime "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-" Special Stage (Konomi Suzuki / Ram & Rem) / METANICK

Sunday, August 2

Asami Asaki / Kashitaro Ito / OrJourney / Butler Opera Company / DJ Caesar / Masataka Hamada / MOTSU

YaeNote from Tokyo Tatemono Group / Reirou no Hydrangea

● Must-See Lineup! Additional Performing Artists

In addition to Kashitaro Ito and sajou no hana announced in the first wave, unique artists who will color the "Hare stage" have been confirmed!

【New! Additional Performers (in no particular order)】

Asami Asaki

Mashiro Ayano

"Movie Detective Precure! The Mysterious Garden and the Two Secrets" Collaboration Event Featuring: Ami Ishii, Yuka Masui, Cure Answer, Cure Mystic, Cure Éclair, Cure Arcana Shadow

APOP SQUAD

SUAI

TV Anime "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-" Special Stage Featuring: Konomi Suzuki / Ram & Rem

DJ Caesar

MOTSU

YaeNote from Tokyo Tatemono Group

Reirou no Hydrangea

Comments from the newly confirmed performers are listed at the end of this release.

We will continue to announce the lineup of artists sequentially!

● "Hareza de Uchimizu"

"Kamen Rider Zets" and "Gavan Infinity" will appear!

Ryutaro Imai, who plays Kamen Rider Zets / Baku Yorozu,

and Kohei Nagata, who plays Gavan Infinity / Reiji Doki, will also participate!

Ryutaro Imai (Baku Yorozu)

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Born June 2, 2005.

After winning the "FINEBOYS" exclusive model audition in 2021, he became a regular model for the magazine. He is currently starring in the EX drama "Kamen Rider Zets." Past works include the drama "Love Begins with Mistaken Identity" (BUMP/24), "GTO Revival" (24/CX), and "Billion x School" (24/CX).

Kohei Nagata (Reiji Doki)

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Born September 12, 1997.

He gained attention for his role as Ryukage Kagemitsu in the "Touken Ranbu" musical series, and in recent years has appeared in stage productions such as "Blue Lock" 2nd STAGE (24) and "Private Detective Ham Mike - A Stairway to Distant Eras -" (25). He made his drama debut in the first installment of the 2026 tokusatsu hero series "PROJECT R.E.D.," EX "Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity."

Movie "Zets & Gavan Infinity" Production Committee cIshimori Productions, TV Asahi, ADK EM, TOEI cTV Asahi, Toei AG, TOEI

Movie "Kamen Rider Zets: Mission of Goodbye" Movie "Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity: The Day the Sun Cried"

"Kamen Rider Zets," which depicts a world where dreams and reality intersect, features a young man who dreams of being an agent and transforms with the first-ever "belt worn on the chest." "Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity," the first installment of the new hero series "PROJECT R.E.D.," fights "Emolgy Crime" across dimensions. The grandest battle in history unfolds in these two spectacular films!! In theaters nationwide on Friday, July 24.

https://youtu.be/c5ys_NXfCto?si=pe2yo08N2CwKNXHA

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I am honored to be participating in the "Hareza Day 6th Anniversary SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026"!

We are scheduled to participate in the "Hareza de Uchimizu" event.

We would be happy to spend a refreshing and "gaba-i" time together this summer.

We will be participating on the first day of the event, July 31st, so please come and join us at the venue! Let's make it a good "Hareza" (sunny day) together!

We look forward to seeing you all!

● Additional Performer Comments

Asami Asaki (General MC & Artist)

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Debuted in October 2016 at the age of 17 as a high school anime song singer with the ED theme "Open your eyes" for the TV anime "Occultic;Nine." She has performed theme songs for various anime and games, including the ED theme for "A Centaur's Life" and the OP theme for "Laid-Back Camp△." Her "Satellite City Tour," which started in January 2024, continues with over 30 performances per year. Her solo performances in 2025 exceeded 50, and her 10th-anniversary project live events are also in progress for 2026.

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Hareza Day is back in Ikebukuro this year!

I will be serving as the general MC for the third consecutive year, including this event, since its first occurrence.

Of course, I'll be singing my heart out as an artist too! (lol)

We'll be waiting for you in the heart of Ikebukuro to create the ultimate space!

Mashiro Ayano

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"Mashiro Ayano," the rock anime song singer of the Heisei era. Her powerful singing voice and live performances are beyond what her petite frame might suggest. She made her major debut with the opening theme "ideal white" for the TV anime Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]. Since then, she has performed theme songs for numerous anime, including the opening theme "vanilla sky" for the TV anime "Gunslinger Stratos."

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I will deliver my songs with all my might! Let's enjoy an incredibly hot time together!

©2026 "Detective Precure!" Production Committee

"Movie Detective Precure! The Mysterious Garden and the Two Secrets"

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"Detective Precure!" is becoming a movie!

This autumn, a big incident is expected...!?

Let's solve the mystery together, Cure-ally!

Opens Friday, September 18!

Enjoy "TanPri" at Silver Week!

https://youtu.be/I4bvd2Iihkc?si=wVLuDkq49UMU42gf

Ami Ishii

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Singer and concert performer. Her repertoire spans genres including pop, rock, opera, and anime songs. She has performed theme songs for multiple Pretty Cure series, including the opening and first half ending theme songs for the TV anime "Hirogaru Sky! Precure," for which she made her major debut. She is currently the opening theme singer for the TV anime "Detective Precure!," marking her fourth theme song performance for the series.

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Congratulations on the event! Let's spend a hot summer at Hareza Day with Precure songs! ☆彡

Yuka Masui

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She began vocal, dance, and acting lessons in elementary school and has appeared in numerous musicals. She made her major debut in 2026 with the ending theme song "Naze? Nazo?! ANSWER" for "Detective Precure!." Her major works include the musical "Princess Sara" (as Sara), the reading play "Bound by the Flower Seller" (as Mint), and the voice-over for "Avatar: The Last Airbender - Legend of Korra Season 2" (as Toph), showcasing her versatility as an actress, voice actress, and singer.

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To all my beloved friends, I will deliver my beloved Precure songs ♪ Let's have a wonderful summer! Let's make it a fun time! I'm really looking forward to seeing you all! Thank you!

APOP SQUAD

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A group of otaku who can dance, with members who have backgrounds as YouTubers, Guinness World Record holders, professional performers, and choreographers. They officially launched in May 2026, starting with their appearance at "V no Utage," a large-scale club event for VTubers. All members are from dance battle backgrounds, making them particularly skilled at improvisational dance. This time, they will perform with a special lineup that includes participants in the anime song dance battle "HOOK THE RAW" to be held in Ikebukuro on November 1st.

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We are appearing as part of "TOSHIMA STREET FES (TSFes)" held from November 1st to 3rd, and this is our third appearance this year!

Since the anime song dance battle "HOOK THE RAW" is also part of TSFes, we want to convey the fun of anime song dance battles to everyone this time!

SUAI

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A flutist who creates a unique sound across diverse fields such as Funk, Jazz, Latin, and Pop, while possessing a solid foundation in classical music. She captivates audiences with performances that incorporate singing and dancing, utilizing effects pedals to break free from the image of the flute as solely a classical instrument. She deeply loves dogs and cats.

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I am already very much looking forward to spending a hot summer with all of you! I will color the venue with the sound of my flute and perform with all my heart to deliver the best time. Please come and see me at the venue!

DJ Caesar

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He has achieved great success with numerous official MIX CDs for "Mobile Suit Gundam" (Oricon #1), "Weekly Shonen Jump" (over 100,000 copies sold), Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, City Pop, and more. He is active at the forefront of the scene both domestically and internationally, performing at major arena-level festivals and events worldwide, and also instructing celebrities in DJing.

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WOOHOO! I've been invited again this year!!

I'll be playing popular anime songs, J-POP, and internet music, so let's get hyped, win, and create some great moments!!

Show me your summer smiles!! YEAH TIGER!!

TV Anime "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-" Special Stage Featuring: Konomi Suzuki / Ram & Rem

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Born in 1996 in Osaka Prefecture. Since her debut at age 15, she has sung numerous anime theme songs, including "This game." She has performed the OP theme songs for the Re:Zero series for all installments. She actively holds one-man live concerts showcasing her overwhelming vocal talent both domestically and internationally, and is active as an ace in the anime song world. Konomi Suzuki will appear with Ram and Rem for a special stage of the TV anime "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-".

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We will deliver a special performance with Ram and Rem for the TV anime "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-" special stage!

Last year, I enjoyed the open atmosphere of Hareza during the daytime while getting a tan, so

I'm really looking forward to experiencing the nighttime festival vibe with everyone this year.

I'm coming to liven up Ikebukuro! Thank you!

MOTSU

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Debuted as the leader of the DANCE MUSIC unit "MORE DEEP."

Since then, he has launched and participated in multiple projects such as "m.o.v.e," "ALTIMA," and "Yū Serizawa feat. MOTSU," active in the Japanese music scene.

He is a messenger of dance music who continues to run through the ages with his unique performance that electrifies the venue with overwhelming energy.

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I'm happy to be able to get hyped with everyone again this year! So, what are we going to do this year? I need to consult with Asami Asaki.

Of course, I'll prepare super-hyped material, but by interacting with all of you, we'll multiply it a hundredfold and achieve total victory for everyone!!!

YaeNote from Tokyo Tatemono Group

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A group of businessperson musicians belonging to the Tokyo Tatemono Group, a comprehensive real estate developer celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. In December 2025, the group name of the Tokyo Tatemono Group Music Club was established as "Yae Note." The name incorporates the meanings of "Yae no Oto" (overlapping sounds) and "Yaesu" (the key area where Tokyo Tatemono's headquarters is located) + "NOTE" (musical pitch/melody).

Official YouTube (@ttkonngakubu):

https://www.youtube.com/@ttkonngakubu

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Thank you for your continued support this year! As someone involved in the management of Hareza Ikebukuro, I will do my best to liven up the Ikebukuro area! Don't let the heat get you down, give me your usual call-and-response, and let's get excited together!

Reirou no Hydrangea

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"Reirou no Hydrangea" is a ROCK BAND that creates original songs and arrangements of Touhou Project music. Their sound is characterized by a sublimation of Japanese essence, and their representative song "Gensouteki Yume Hanabi" has surpassed 1.3 million views on YouTube. They have garnered strong support both domestically and internationally on social media, expanding the possibilities of doujin music. They are actively performing on a global stage, including overseas.

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This is our second appearance, after 2 years! We are honored to be able to perform on the special stage of "Hareza Day"!!

We will perform our identity, infused in our Touhou arrangements and original songs, with all our might on stage.

Let's create the best scenery together in midsummer Ikebukuro!

● Hareza Ikebukuro

[Location] 1-19-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013, etc.

[PONY CANYON INC.]

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