Top Artists Gather in Ikebukuro This Summer! Second Wave of Lineup Announced for 'Hareza no Hi 6th Anniversary SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026'

Pony Canyon Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kazunari Okuma) will organize and operate the 'Hareza no Hi 6th Anniversary SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026,' taking place over three days from Friday, July 31, 2026, to Sunday, August 2, 2026, centered at Naka-Ikebukuro Park and Park Plaza.

The second wave of artist and stage information has been announced for the special stage 'Hare stage,' set in the heart of Ikebukuro—the sacred land of anime—aimed at energizing the entire city through a fusion of music and anime.

Arisa Akagi will serve as the overall MC, joined by top-tier artists including Mashiro Ayano and Konomi Suzuki, who will deliver live performances. Additionally, a special stage event for the movie 'Pretty Cure the Detective!' has been confirmed, offering a unique experience to enjoy the charm of the franchise.

Don't miss this extraordinary summer festival, uniting the entire neighborhood in celebration.

● Event Overview

Name: Hareza no Hi 6th Anniversary SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026

Dates: July 31, 2026 (Fri) 15:00–19:30 (planned) August 1, 2026 (Sat) 14:00–19:30 (planned) August 2, 2026 (Sun) 11:30–19:00 (planned)

Admission: Free

Note: Entry may be restricted depending on crowd conditions. Weather may cause changes or cancellation of the event.

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

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

Co-organizer: Toshima City

Planning & Operation: Pony Canyon Inc., Prime Place Co., Ltd.

Sponsors: Ito En Ltd., Audio-Technica Corp., Daiichi Kosho Co., Ltd.

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

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

● Daily Lineup (Schedule to be announced later)

July 31 (Fri)

Movie 'Kamen Rider Zetsu: Sayonara no Mission' / Movie 'Super Cosmic Police Gavan Infinity: The Day the Sun Wept'

Kamen Rider Zetsu, Gavan Infinity

Ryutaro Imai (Kamen Rider Zetsu / Yorozu Baku), Kohei Nagata (Gavan Infinity / Dokai Reiji)

August 1 (Sat)

Mashiro Ayano / Movie 'Pretty Cure the Detective!' / APOP SQUAD / sajou no hana / SUAI

TV Anime 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World' Special Stage (Konomi Suzuki / Ram & Rem) / METANICK

August 2 (Sun)

Arisa Akagi / Kotaro Ito / OrJourney / Butler Opera Troupe / DJ Caesar / Masataka Hamada / MOTSU

YaeNote from Tokyo Building Group / Reirou no Hydrangea

● Must-See Lineup! Additional Artists Announced

Following the first wave featuring Kotaro Ito and sajou no hana, a new group of vibrant artists has been confirmed to grace the 'Hare stage'!

【Newly Announced Artists (in no particular order)】

Arisa Akagi

Mashiro Ayano

'Pretty Cure the Detective! The Mysterious Garden and Two Secrets' Collaboration Event: Ami Ishii, Yuka Masui, Cure Answer, Cure Mystic, Cure Eclair, Cure Arcana・Shadow

APOP SQUAD

SUAI

TV Anime 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World' Special Stage: Konomi Suzuki / Ram & Rem

DJ Caesar

MOTSU

YaeNote from Tokyo Building Group

Reirou no Hydrangea

Comments from the newly announced performers are included at the end of this release.

More artist announcements will follow in the coming weeks!

● 'Hareza de Uchimizu' (Cooling Water Sprinkling Event)

Featuring 'Kamen Rider Zetsu' and 'Gavan Infinity'!

Ryutaro Imai (Yorozu Baku / Kamen Rider Zetsu) and Kohei Nagata (Dokai Reiji / Gavan Infinity) will participate!

Ryutaro Imai (Yorozu Baku)

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Born: June 2, 2005

Became a regular model for 'FINEBOYS' after winning their exclusive model audition in 2021. Currently stars in the EX drama 'Kamen Rider Zetsu.' Past appearances include dramas 'Love Can Start from a Mistake' (BUMP/24), 'GTO Revival' (24/CX), and 'Billion×School' (24/CX).

Kohei Nagata (Dokai Reiji)

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Born: September 12, 1997

Gained attention for playing Komaru Kagetsu in the 'Touken Ranbu' musical series. Recently appeared in stage productions such as 'BLUE LOCK 2nd STAGE' (2024) and 'Private Detective Ham Mike – Steps of a Distant Era' (2025). In 2026, he stars in his first drama role as the lead in 'Super Cosmic Police Gavan Infinity,' the first installment of the new tokusatsu hero series 'PROJECT R.E.D.'

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Movie 'Zetsu x Gavan Infinity'

A young man dreaming of becoming an agent makes history by transforming with a belt worn across his chest. 'Kamen Rider Zetsu' portrays a world where dreams and reality intertwine. 'Super Cosmic Police Gavan Infinity,' the first entry in the new hero series 'PROJECT R.E.D.,' fights dimensional 'Emolgy Crimes.' Witness the greatest battle ever in this double-feature film! Nationwide release on July 24, 2026.

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

＜Comment＞

We are honored to participate in 'Hareza no Hi 6th Anniversary SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026'!

We will be joining the cooling water sprinkling event 'Hareza de Uchimizu.'

We'd love to share a refreshing, joyful 'Gava' moment with everyone this summer.

We'll be there on the first day, July 31—please come and join us! Let's make it a wonderful 'Hare no Hi' together!

We're looking forward to seeing you all～!

● Additional Performer Comments

Arisa Akagi (Overall MC & Artist)

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Debuted in October 2016 at age 17 as an anime song singer with the ED theme 'Open your eyes' for the TV anime 'Occultic;Nine.' Has performed theme songs for various anime and games, including the ED for 'The Many Sides of Centaurs' and the OP for 'Laid-Back Camp△.' The 'Satellite CITY Tour,' launched in January 2024, continues with over 30 annual performances. In 2025, she held 50 solo concerts.