Ainana EXPO

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Background
Ainana EXPO was a memorial event organized by Bandai Namco Online to reflect on the past 7 years of the IDOLiSH7 franchise. Various activities such as exhibitions, photo spots, CG live(s), food area(s), the selling of original goods, etc. occurred. It was held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, in Chiba, Japan. The project was first announced on January 17, 2023. The key visual was drawn by Arina Tanemura, the franchise's original character designer. It was drawn to celebrate the franchise's 7th Anniversary.

A stage performance called the "7th Anniversary Live Performance" is planned. It will be a repeat performance of the CG Live performances by IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, Re:vale, and ŹOOĻ held during the ONLY ONCE, ONLY 7TH. event in August 2022.

There will also be a Commemorative Talk Event featuring various voice actors from each group. As of now, there is no mention of appearances by any TRIGGER voice actor.

Schedule
Venue: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Exhibition Hall 7-8

NOTE: A separate ticket is needed to:
 * Enter the venue (the Admission ticket)
 * Attend the CG Live (Stage ticket 1)
 * Attend the Talk Event (Stage ticket 2)

This means you will need 3 SEPARATE tickets to attend both stages!

General Event
Day 01: Friday, May 5, 2023


 * Open: 10:00 - 18:00 (Admission stops at 17:00)

Day 02: Saturday, May 6, 2023


 * Open: 10:00 - 18:00 (Admission stops at 17:00)

Day 03: Sunday, May 7, 2023


 * Open: 10:00 - 18:00 (Admission stops at 17:00)

May 5 (Fri) / May 6 (Sat)

 * Opens at 10:30, performance starts at 11:00, ends at 11:30
 * Opens at 12:15, performance starts at 12:45, ends at 13:15
 * Opens at 14:00, performance starts at 14:30, ends at 15:00

May 7 (Sun)

 * Opens at 10:30, performance starts at 11:00, ends at 11:30
 * Opens at 12:15, performance starts at 12:45, ends at 13:15

May 5 (Fri)
Opens at 16:00, performance starts at 16:30
 * Appearances from:
 * Yusuke Shirai, voice actor for Yamato Nikaido
 * Tsubasa Yonaga, voice actor for Mitsuki Izumi

May 6 (Sat)
Opens at 16:00, performance starts at 16:30
 * Appearances from:
 * Kensho Ono, voice actor for Riku Nanase
 * Subaru Kimura, voice actor for Toma Inumaru

Opens at 18:00, performance starts at 18:30
 * Appearances from:
 * Soichiro Hoshi, voice actor for Momo
 * Shinnosuke Tachibana, voice actor for Yuki

May 7 (Sun)
Opens at 14:15, performance starts at 14:45
 * Appearances from:
 * Yuya Hirose, voice actor for Haruka Isumi
 * Takashi Kondo, voice actor for Torao Mido

Opens at 16:30, performance starts at 17:00
 * Appearances from:
 * Kensho Ono, voice actor for Riku Nanase
 * KENN, voice actor for Tamaki Yotsuba
 * Atsushi Abe, voice actor for Sogo Osaka
 * Yuya Hirose, voice actor for Haruka Isumi

Ousama Pudding Meet and Greet
Venue: Main venue, WONDER LiGHT area

Each session will last approximately 20 minutes. The time may be shortened depending on the situation.

You can take a picture and say hi to him however hugging, touching, and handshakes are not allowed.

May 5 (Fri)

 * 1st session: Around 11:30
 * 2nd session: Around 13:30
 * 3rd session: Around 15:00
 * 4th session: Around 16:00

May 6 (Sat)

 * 1st session: Around 11:30
 * 2nd session: Around 13:30
 * 3rd session: Around 15:00
 * 4th session: Around 16:00

May 7 (Sun)

 * 1st session: Around 11:30
 * 2nd session: Around 13:30
 * 3rd session: Around 14:30
 * 4th session: Around 16:30

Exhibition Areas

 * 1) Entrance arch: The 16 idols welcome you!
 * 2) MEMORiAL GALLERY
 * 3) * A gallery space where you can look back on the memories of the past seven years with a variety of new shots and advertising graphics, centering on visuals from the 1st to 7th anniversaries.
 * 4) WONDER LiGHT area: Reproduce the huge tent that appears in the MV!
 * 5) * Experience-based exhibition "Lucky 7 Shooting": Let's play the shooting game that the IDOLiSH7 members played in the MV of WONDER LiGHT! (Participation is free; numbered tickets may be distributed when crowded)
 * 6) MV reproduction display area
 * 7) * You can take pictures that make you feel like you are inside the MVs of IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, Re:vale, and ŹOOĻ.
 * 8) RabbiTube studio exhibition area
 * 9) * An exhibition area that reproduces the studio set used in the RabbiTube filming.
 * 10) 2nd LIVE "REUNION" costume display area
 * 11) * Some of the costumes used in IDOLiSH7 2nd LIVE "REUNION" will be on display.
 * 12) SPECiAL GALLERY
 * 13) * An area where Arina Tanemura-sensei's newly shot visuals are exhibited.
 * 14) Stuffed photo spot
 * 15) * You can take a commemorative photo of "Ainana EXPO" with your favorite goods such as stuffed animals and acrylic stands. (Goods size limit: about 15cm)
 * 16) IDOLiSH7 MEMORiAL MOVIE
 * 17) * An area where you can look back on the trajectory of idols with special images.
 * 18) Riddle-solving game "Ainana EXPO Mofumofu Operation Defense": That cotton and dust came to "Ainana EXPO"...!?
 * 19) * A game where you go around the main venue of "Ainana EXPO" and solve riddles. (Participation fee required)
 * 20) * Story: The 16 idols happened to run into Cotton and his friends at the "Ainana EXPO" venue! After talking with Cotton and his friends, it seems that the warp zone was distorted and they wandered into our world together with Dust and his friends. Furthermore, it seems that the Dust, who are very interested in the "Ainana EXPO," have run off with some paint they found at the back of the venue. If things go on like this, the venue might be in serious trouble...!? Let's work together with Cotton and his friends to protect the "Ainana EXPO" from the chaos caused by the Dust!
 * 21) * The strategy space for the puzzle-solving game “Ainana EXPO Mofumofu Operation Defense” is a space that can be used for thinking about your answers during the riddle-solving game. You can also get help here if necessary.
 * 22) Ainana EXPO workshop
 * 23) * Choose from multiple items such as acrylics and ribbons to create your own acrylic key charm! (Participation fee required)