Chronova, a 2.5D idol group produced by VOISING Inc., has announced its first collaboration with takoyaki chain Bakudan-Yaki Honpo. The event runs from August 1 (Sat) to August 31 (Mon), 2026, at four locations nationwide. The collaboration features five member-supervised original menu items and six types of merchandise.

Five Collaboration Menu Items Supervised by Members

The five original bakudan-yaki items, each supervised by a member, are priced at 900 yen (tax included). The lineup includes Kaname’s “Tonight’s dinner is settled! Kaname Special,” Amayume Remu’s “Sweet dreams lie beyond spicy reality! Umakara Bakudan-Yaki,” Sharuro’s “This’ll keep you going for three days! Calorie Bakudan!” Shino’s “Mochi-Mochi Shino-san Yaki,” and Urumiya’s “Bakudan-Yaki-san, won’t you add this to the regular menu?” For each collaboration food item purchased, customers receive one of five random novelty coasters.

Six Types of Collaboration Goods and In-Store Displays

Six types of collaboration goods will also be available at the venues, including can badges (550 yen), clear files (660 yen), mini acrylic blocks (800 yen), rubber straps (1,300 yen), bangs clips (1,500 yen), and bakudan-yaki-style drawstring pouches (2,800 yen). Online availability through the Chronova official shop has not yet been announced. Additionally, mini panel displays will be set up at the Ikebukuro and Tokyo Dome City locations, with the Ikebukuro store also screening music videos and YouTube content on in-store monitors.

SNS Follow & Repost Campaign

An SNS campaign will also run during the collaboration period. By following both the Bakudan-Yaki Honpo Ikebukuro official X (@bkdanikebukuro) and Chronova official X (@Chronover_info) accounts, and reposting the designated post, 10 winners will be selected to receive a complete coaster set and a collaboration-exclusive package.

Chronova’s Future Activities

Chronova is a 2.5D idol group formed in March 2024 under the concept of “rivalry,” with five active members: Kaname, Amayume Remu, Sharuro, Shino, and Urumiya (ARKHE is currently on hiatus). Their agency VOISING is also home to Ireisu, Sutapora, and Burafura. Recently, a new “Singer Course” was established in cooperation with VOISING at Yoyogi Animation Academy’s VTuber Department, reflecting the expanding scope of 2.5D idol activities.

Analysis and Outlook

The collaboration between a 2.5D idol group and a food chain reflects the growing trend of food-related tie-ups among VTubers and streamers. The menu names, which reflect each member’s personality, are likely to attract significant fan interest. While the event’s scale is compact at four locations, the Ikebukuro store’s MV screenings and panel displays add substantial value as a real-world event experience. Further corporate collaborations and expansion of live events are expected going forward.

Source: PR TIMES