ANYCOLOR Inc. operates the VTuber group “Nijisanji“, and the unit “MECHATU-A”, consisting of 8 members, will release their 1st Mini Album “On-Deck!” on July 22, 2026 (Wednesday). Furthermore, their first solo live event “Over Drive!” is also confirmed to be held at K Arena Yokohama on October 10, 2026 (Saturday).

A total of 7 tracks showcasing the individuality of the 8 members available in 3 formats

MECHATU-A consists of Ikettsu Saeki, Wen Akagi, Rito Usami, Mana Hibachi, Shou Shidou, Kageyuki Murakumo, Rou Koyanagi, and Rai Iwami. The 1st Mini Album “On-Deck!” will include a total of 7 tracks that express their unique characters.

There are three product formats available. The limited first edition (8,470 yen) includes a special CD containing solo self-covers of the lead song “The Hearties,” an acrylic block, and a set of 16 die-cut stickers. The MECHADE-K edition (4,400 yen) features an LP-sized jacket and includes the MECHADE-K jacket collection with 8 designs, while the standard edition (2,860 yen) contains just the simple CD.

Common inclusion benefit across all 3 formats: pre-entry lottery serial code for the 1st live

As a common pre-production benefit for all three formats, each set will include a serial code for a pre-entry lottery for tickets to MECHATU-A’s 1st LIVE “Over Drive!” as well as two random photo cards (8 designs in total).

Additionally, original purchase benefits will be provided by major CD retailers such as the Nijisanji Official Store, Animate, Tower Records, HMV, Rakuten Books, Amazon, Seven Net, Sony Music Shop, etc. The Nijisanji Store will also include an early reservation bonus (postcard).

Sub-unit talk events will also be held at Animate and Tower Records

To celebrate the release of the 1st Mini Album, a talk event for Dytica (Shou Shidou, Kageyuki Murakumo, Rou Koyanagi, Rai Iwami) will be held at Animate on October 17, 2026 (Saturday), and a talk event for Oriens (Ikettsu Saeki, Wen Akagi, Rito Usami, Mana Hibachi) will be hosted at Tower Records on October 24, 2026 (Saturday).

Both events will be invitation-only through a lottery among those who purchase or apply for the eligible products, providing opportunities for fans to interact separately with each sub-unit before and after the Mini Album release and the K-Arena Yokohama performance.

Upcoming developments with pre-distribution, MV release, and the K-Arena Yokohama event

The track “The Hearties” will have its pre-distribution starting at 00:00 on May 1, 2026 (Friday), with the MV scheduled to premiere on YouTube on May 10, 2026 (Sunday) at 21:00.

Then, on October 10, 2026 (Saturday), the MECHATU-A 1st LIVE “Over Drive!” will take place at K-Arena Yokohama. The event will start at 18:00 with doors opening at 16:30, marking the culmination of a three-month buildup following the Mini Album release leading to their first large-scale solo live performance.

Impressions and outlook

The move by Nijisanji’s 8-member unit to promote both their release and the K-Arena Yokohama performance in tandem symbolizes a significant advance in the marketing of VTuber groups through their “unit axis.” The gradual buildup of excitement over six months – from pre-distribution to MV release, CD launch, sub-unit talk events, and the K-Arena performance – creates a continuous source of enjoyment for fans, making it an ideal design.

Source: PR TIMES