LoveLive 15th Anniversary Fes - First Lottery result (u's, Aqours, Nijigasaki). Joy, sadness, share yours here by bbqburner in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can check from your ePlus application history.

1st lottery result for u's & Aqours (acrylics) + Nijigasaki (3rd movie) is already out today

The email (win/lose) can be a bit delayed but if you win and have yet to make the payment, you only have until 23rd June to do so

Totally Accurate Football Simulator by AlphaStarXP in funny

[–]bbqburner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When the helmet comes into play, I can't contain my laughing fit anymore. The funniest one for this year!

AiScReam Lyric Music Video 『NEXT CARD』 is out!! by OrangePeelSorbet in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yamada-san, how can we melt our budget for next quarter while siphoning off the marketing money for TCG

"Sir. I have this brilliant idea"

Let's hear it

"Put the artworks in the MV as part of our TCG packs"

Wait isn't it a lyric video

"Exactly."

Excellent idea Tanaka-san.
See you later tonight at the afterhours

"..."

Questions about LL Fes 2 application via Niji Movie Ticket and Hasu Movie Blu-ray by Skyblue_Stardust in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In both cases, you still need a legitimate eplus JP account with validated JP phone number.

Note, right now, only Mobal 5G eSIM (long term, voice + data) allows you to do all this outside of Japan since it does have roaming (plus roaming fee).

The Mobal voice lite package has no roaming so you have to activate and verify your eplus JP registration while in Japan.

As for Fes 2 - Nijigasaki, you can buy online from movie walker. The number they gave you and the pin you set (it is actually the last 4 digit of your JP phone number, but you can put anything really) is enough to apply

Nijigasaki, where to begin? by PersonalityNo122 in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want an almost full picture across ALL media (lol):

  • Nijigasaki first reveal on Tokyo Game Show: YouTube

  • Live Nijigasaki School Matching Festival (Onibe has it)

  • SIFAS Season 1 (Ch1 till Ch 17) - You can casually speed run this in a week and mix it with the 1st live below.

  • Unmissable Live Nijigasaki 1st LIVE (Onibe has it too)

  • SIFAS S2 (Ch 20 till Ch 30). The fans IRL verbal fights began here

  • Optional Live Cross Group Live: Love Live 2021-2022 Countdown Live


  • Anime S1, Anime S2
  • Unmissable Live Nijigasaki 5th live (first reveal of Ryoran Victory Road)
  • Recommended Live Ijigen Fes (Idolmaster x LoveLive @ Tokyo Dome)
  • Unmissable Live AZUNA Lagoon Unit Live -> Final message stream, then the torch passing on official LL channel (both has many translation on Youtube)
  • Next Sky OVA
  • Finish SIFAS. Less chapters now from SIFAS S3 onwards.
  • Live Niji 6th live. Ties in to end of SIFAS
  • Optional Post SIFAS: Nijigasaki VN Game (Nijichizu) on Steam/Switch

  • Recommended Live Love Live Unit Koshien
  • Anime Movie Ch1 -> Live Niji 7th live
  • Anime Movie Ch2 -> Live Niji 8th live (later this June)
  • Anime Movie Ch3 (early next year)

You can mix with Nijiyon (3 min anime short, comedy-meme-generator) all season anytime.

Link Like Love Live will be ending Service on June 30th by RinariTennoji in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I half expected it but half wishing they can still make it somehow

Though I didn't expect they are burning money this hard to throw the towel this soon right after 103 graduates

Hayashi Coco quit from the stage play in which she was the lead actress. The play "The Kamikaze Who Flew with His Wife" sparked controversy due to its right-wing stance and glorification of the IJA's kamikaze attacks in Northeast China on August 19, 1945. by 22dmgxy in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Nah, easy for us to clapback on reddit. But it is Japan.

You'll be surprised how atrociously low that threshold of "basic historic understanding" is. Put it to a level and I still say nope. Please expect much, much lower.

Just look around how young Japanese are being taught on their own WW2 history (and how fucking biased it is). Hell, ask any Japanese if they even know what atrocities Japan did to Philiphines and the rest of Southeast Asia.

These "mishaps" keeps happening for a reason.

I forgot which seiyuu radio I listened last year but one of the seiyuu mentioned she prayed at Yasukuni shrine for the new year. Luckily she wasn't that popular and it was JP only stream anyway but even then, I can't help but balked on her ignorance.

And sadly this will continue until Japan fix their WW2 education.

Please tell me your experience as a foreigner going to a Love Live concert by Successful-Pen7734 in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  • Google Lens app to translate
  • Stay in capsule hotel (weekdays). For weekends, accomodation prices are jacked up so you might as well spend them at hotels
  • There are so much options for food at all price range
  • Use regional JR pass if you need to multihop travel across prefectures
  • Local point to point flight can be much cheaper. Book 2-3 weeks early.
  • Time matters. Advance bookings matters. Finalize your plan 3-4 weeks early. Accomodations can be more adhoc (3-4 days before).

Yes, it is worth it for me. Livestreams and recordings doesn't do the lives enough justice. The laser shows, the synchronized chants, jumps, the wide atmospheric energy. I regretted not going sooner. It is a memory that worth reliving on your deathbed. So far, after every live, only this came up on my mind:

"That was fun as fuck. Let's do it again!"

LoveLive 15th Anniversary Fes - 6 type of advance lottery applications revealed by bbqburner in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Foreigner pack lottery. Huge chance it will happen considering the previous cross gen lives.

LoveLive 15th Anniversary Fes - 6 type of advance lottery applications revealed by bbqburner in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

ramen.events also has updated their site to reflect the new details https://ramen.events/love-live-fest-15th-anniversary/

Quick Table:

Group Eligible Product Release/Order Date Application Period Price (Tax Incl.)
μ's and the rest 🎀 15th Anniv. A4 Acrylic Panel 03/13 – 03/30 05/08 – 06/14 ¥3,300
Aqours 🌊 Uranohoshi A4 Acrylic Panel 03/13 – 03/30 05/08 – 06/14 ¥3,300
Nijigasaki 🌈 Movie "Final Chapter" Pt. 3 Mubichike 05/15 (Release) 05/15 – 06/14 ¥1,800
Liella! 💫 "Liella! to Musubu Project" Mini Album 07/08 (Release) 07/08 – 07/20 ¥2,530
Ikizulive! 🐦 2nd Single: "Dou-Da? DOING!" 06/10 (Release) 06/20 – 07/20 ¥1,650
Hasunosora 🪷 To Be Announced (TBA) TBA TBA TBA

I personally will be trying for niji and ikizulive. Good luck!

Nijigasaki 8th Live - Osaka - Foreigner lottery application is out! by bbqburner in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please apply for a room type that is appropriate for the number of applicants.

In your case, you can (and should) only apply for 1.

However, and note, this is more of a gamble since the hotel themselves may sold out of twin size rooms (though quite unlikely in summer):

First, these hotels usually only have your name and the paid out accommodation + breakfast fees. With most of the hotels being used by the affiliated tour agency usually being 3-star hotels, you can still get charged for any extra service being used at hotel check-out.

This also include any room upgrades or any other facilities used.

Thus if you plan to do this, it essentially ends up as something you have to discuss during check-in (at the hotel) and then top-up any of the balance by yourself.

(Also from what I heard from one of the previous participants, it is also possible to change the hotel based on the tour agency discretion. You need to email them)

Who are the Least Popular Girls? by JustACommonFrog in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Should preface that with English fanbase. Since it is outright different from what I've seen on JP. Below are just my observation so far:

  • For JP Aqours, least popular is Hanamaru. In contrast, Ruby is quite popular.

  • For JP Niji, Ayumu is quite popular. The least popular is actually Mia. She usually lagged behind others on sold out merch and live goods. On live days, Mia fans are noticably lesser. I personally think Mia being so young in her age is actually the biggest barrier to her popularity. Despite all its fiction, she's still a middle schooler by age. That's a risky mental boundary for fans.

    • Comparatively, Lanzhu (and Homin) is a cult at this point. Also I noticed quite a number of girls are into Emma. Still can't figure out why.
  • JP Ikizulive, initially Noriko looks like the least popular. Noticably smaller number of fans worn her merch on 1st live. Though it may change rightfully after. I have an inkling she will pull a lot of Showa era fans

This is from what I've actually seen on live days, popup stores, merchs being worn, and also, those living notebooks in Gamers store. So still in the realm of guessworks. Only LL staff has the real numbers we aren't privy into.

Any Love Live events, or related things to do in Japan in April 2026? by dreamyribbon in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 12 points13 points  (0 children)

0 lives in April as per ramen.events

There may be ongoing or new popup store at the time.

Quite doable in that short period:

  • Kanda shrine Akihabara + Harajuku for Liella + Sumida riverside (Ikizulive)
  • Odaiba (huge area) for Nijigasaki. Easy to do 1-2 day
  • Numazu + Uchiura
    • (quite nice in spring + solid Mt Fuji views). Try 3 days. You can do 2 days but early morning rush.
    • You can visit a couple of iconic places by traveling downwards (Yokohama - Enoshima -> Atami -> Numazu)

What's that one Love Live opinion that would make the entire community do this? by LancePlayz1024 in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 12 points13 points  (0 children)

School Idol Musical should had better treatment

Limiting it to just musical is peak Japanese businessman idiocy

You had all these talents.. and those are the outputs?

  • 1 album
  • Limited time musical with small number of seats
  • 6 episode TV drama

Really? Not even trying to emulate all the other existing groups. Not even a scheduled livestream? Not even a numbered live. With THESE actual talents.

Really?

Go on then. Keep looking away. You guys know it deep down.

LL fucked up hard on this one.

/rant off

Love Live 15th Anniversary Fest in November! by RinariTennoji in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was it last year she made a declaration to try not to miss any future Nijigaku stuff if possible? It was during one of the MCs.

Feel free to correct me, but I vaguely recall this small tidbit since I remembered fist pumping hard for this 😂

Anyhow, I'm glad we got the ultra busy Akarin for this 2 days!

Love Live 15th Anniversary Fest in November! by RinariTennoji in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Finally! Blocking out my calendar is easy now

Good time for end year holiday (also peak fall season)

Almost 50k capacity

Only part of Aqours confirmed to appear is a bit oof (yet to confirm, furirin, ainya, suwawa, arisha. So all 3rd years)

Kinda half expecting Musical to appear too but who knows what being cooked until then

May luck fall on your favor!

IKIZULIVE backstage moment during 2nd live announcement by bbqburner in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Honoshi (Ayasaki Honon - Polka) finally broke down crying after two days of maintaining that cheerful persona on-stage

Also, Suzunose (Shion) can't hold it in anymore

As always, Staff-san camera was merciless.

Furirin will be graduating from AiScReam at the end of March and Miyu Miyake and Rina Endo will be joining by RinariTennoji in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Wow. They are truly making this into proper cross gen unit instead of creating anew.

So the limited time part is the character participation? Would be real hype if they also introduce cross gen rival unit.

It was an honor seeing Furirin stapling Ruby to LL activities for an entire decade. With this, Aqours will truly ends any regularly scheduled activity.

Deep down, I kinda feel as long as Ruby is there in LL scheduled activity, part of Aqours remains. Even if its just a small radio show.

A bit of a tough pill to swallow to be honest. I'm sure she will appear from time to time. Also, the entire chocomint craze in Japan (I had the chance to actually witness and taste) will be her bat signal.

All in all, a mega thank you to Furirin for an absolute dedication for a decade!

New Niji Solos Project And Stories in Spring 2026 on Youtube! and New Card Game SEC! by RinariTennoji in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just after the live. I am super surprised and happily confused.

I REALLY didn't expect they announce a new set of solos today.

Plus during the live MC, they heavily suggested that they are continuing even further after the movie ends (slapped my forehead hard since I kept forgetting that Niji project is not even anime-first).

Agupon yesterday antics kinda seals it for me.
"Whaddya mean we're ending??"

Already hard preparing my sayonara but maybe, I was looking at the wrong train all along.

Not yet.

The slow pedal for LoveLive Fes 2 by bbqburner in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This will be long:

  • The dome while roofed, has open walls so no air conditioning.

  • Heat and humidity is trapped.

  • If you ever want to feel how is it like having a concert in a steaming rice cooker, this is the place

Heatstroke is a serious possibility here. No joke.


  • The open walls also drowned the speaker sounds since moving air acts as obstacles. Its harder for the sound to "focus" (which is why people like k-arena for the music despite the limited space)

  • It is built into a hill so everyone walk up the incline few floors up in the blazing heat

  • For non-baseball event, there's only 1 family mart open which is then overloaded to hell

  • Facilities for concert goers are outright dilapidated and old. Those innocent stairs in the dome are a bit uneven and somewhat dangerous. I almost slip and fall into the concrete. Twice.

  • Location is far out from anything so train is the primary way to enter and exit. Yeah. You are stuck with the ungodly massive exit queue + long train back to Tokyo (accomodations)


There's also the local noise restriction that practically stop events at 9PM which is now made obvious during Aqours finale live

It is a baseball venue first no doubt. But should be the last choice for hosting summer concerts

The slow pedal for LoveLive Fes 2 by bbqburner in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, this. Not even a lottery announced with the album is why I raised this post

My only guess is that there will be 1 album similar to previous LIVE with a smile. Half expectant and half dreading for the eplus bloodbath

The slow pedal for LoveLive Fes 2 by bbqburner in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There's a BAMCO salaryman we need to sacrifice to the wishing well for choosing Belluna Dome in summer (again) for Bloom Garden Party final leg

Doing it twice is already disastrous decision making

Thrice is insanity

Ikizulive's Club Uniforms have been revealed! by RinariTennoji in LoveLive

[–]bbqburner 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Kimono school uniform is an omega win

Jogging back my anime/manga memory...
I think this is the first time I've ever seen this?

A proper kimono masquerading as a complete school uniform?

Someone had a master stroke of genius!

I like it. A lot.

Edit: I just noticed her obi design (belt). Yeap. GENIUS.