ABEMA has announced a special collaboration week for its original voice actor variety show Seiyuu to Yoasobi 2026, featuring members of the hugely popular VTuber group Nijisanji as guest performers across five consecutive nights from August 17 (Monday) to August 21 (Friday), 2026.

10 Livers Appearing Across 5 Consecutive Nights

During the collab week, a total of 10 Nijisanji livers will appear in pairs across each weeknight. On Monday, August 17, Saeki Ittetsu and Joe Rikichi will join MCs Yasumoto Hiroki and Enoki Junya. Tuesday, August 18 features Kuramochi Meruto and Honma Himawari with MCs Hikasa Yoko and Serizawa Yu. Wednesday, August 19 brings Shikinagi Akira and Seraph Dazzlegarden with MCs Ono Kensho and Hatanaka Tasuku. Thursday, August 20 features Fushimi Gaku and Yumeoi Kakeru with MCs Namikawa Daisuke and Shimono Hiro. Finally, Friday, August 21 closes with Kaida Haru and Leos Vincent alongside MCs Seki Tomokazu and Totani Kikunosuke.

New Horizons for Voice Actors x VTubers in a 9-Year-Running Show

Seiyuu to Yoasobi is now in its ninth year as one of ABEMA’s flagship voice actor variety programs, airing nightly from Monday through Sunday at 10 PM. The 2026 season features a record-breaking 17 MC voice actors, and this Nijisanji collaboration has been realized as a special project within that framework. Through talk segments and game segments, viewers can enjoy cross-boundary interactions between popular voice actors and Nijisanji livers.

Yukata-Clad Voice Actors in a Summer-Themed Special

During the collab week, a special summer-cooling segment will see the MC voice actors appearing in yukata each night. In addition to the voice actor and VTuber crossover performances, the seasonal visual presentation adds another highlight. Episodes air on the Anime LIVE channel nightly at 10 PM, with free viewing available for one week after broadcast.

Future Developments

Detailed information about specific segments and features during the collab week will be released on the official Seiyuu to Yoasobi X account and official website. Subscribers to “ABEMA Premium” (1,180 yen/month, tax included) or “ABEMA Premium with ads” (680 yen/month, tax included) can also access archives from previous seasons.

Commentary and Outlook

The scale of having 10 Nijisanji livers appear across five consecutive nights is a symbolic project demonstrating the genuine convergence of VTubers and voice actors. While joint events between voice actors and VTubers have been on the rise in recent years, a week-long collaboration on a long-running show now in its ninth year represents an unprecedented scale. This could serve as an opportunity for fans of both communities to discover new favorites.

Source: PR TIMES