In a recent announcement, the “ Love Live! Sunshine!! “ franchise has
surprised and saddened its fans by announcing that the popular group Aqours will be
performing their “last performance” as part of the
franchise’s ninth anniversary celebrations .
Details about the date and location of
the event have not yet been announced , but it is
expected to take place between January and June
2025. Application for the ticket lottery will begin on December 18, 2024 ,
adding further expectations to the event.
☀#Aqours9周年 永久hours Project☀
— ラブライブ!シリーズ公式 (@LoveLive_staff) June 30, 2024
ラブライブ!サンシャイン!!
Aqours Finale LoveLive! ~永久stage~
開催決定!
節目となる大切な"9"周年に集大成として
9人最後のワンマンライブ
「Aqoursフィナーレライブ」を開催します。
日程、会場などの詳細は後日発表いたします。#lovelive #Aqours pic.twitter.com/gPnDoGsLbJ
“ Love Live! Sunshine!! ” is an
anime series that is part of the extensive “Love Live!” franchise, created by
the Sunrise studio in collaboration with Lantis and ASCII Media Works. The
series follows the story of a group of nine girls from Uranohoshi High
School in the coastal city of Numazu , in Shizuoka
Prefecture, Japan. Inspired by the success of their predecessors in “Love
Live!,” these girls form their own idol group, known as Aqours, in hopes of
saving their school from being closed.
Aqours consists
of Chika Takami, Riko Sakurauchi, You Watanabe, Dia Kurosawa, Kanan
Matsuura, Yoshiko Tsushima, Hanamaru Kunikida, Mari Ohara, and Ruby Kurosawa .
Since their debut in 2015, Aqours has achieved significant success, with
several chart-topping albums, large-scale concerts, and a fervent fanbase both
in Japan and internationally. Aqours' popularity has also led to the creation
of films, mobile games, and a wealth of related merchandise.
The announcement of their final performance has left
many fans with mixed feelings. On one hand, sadness at seeing the end
of an era for Aqours , and on the other, gratitude for the years of
music, performances, and unforgettable memories the group has provided. Fans
are awaiting more details about this final event, which will undoubtedly be an
emotional and memorable moment in the history of “Love Live! Sunshine!!.”
- « This
moment has finally arrived… I really feel like crying .»
- « My
youth is really over… ».
- « Well,
it's time to do my last work as a Love Live fan! »
- " Please
tell me it's a lie ."
- " It's
been 9 years, right? "
- « What
does “last” mean? ».
- « What!?
Aqours is finally ending!? »
- « The
time has finally come… I feel sad… and melancholic… If I have the
opportunity, I would like to participate .»
- « Aqours
also put in a lot of effort ».
Source: Otakomu