After almost two decades, the anime classic Lucky Star he prepares his return with a new release planned for 2026. According to information from Crunchyroll, the original cast of the series will reunite to perform a song in the love Live 15th Anniversary Tribute Album! School Idol Project.
The voice actresses Aya Hirano (Konata Izumi), Kaori Fukuhara (Tsukasa Hiiragi), Emiri Kato (Kagami Hiiragi) and Aya Endo (Miyuki Takara) will perform the song “Kirakyun☆” of the group Liella! like its iconic characters. The commemorative album, which will bring together anime artists, VTubers and Japanese musical groups, will be released on January 14, 2026.
A tribute that unites generations
The project will include reinterpretations of classic songs from Love Live! by recognized industry figures, such as THE iDOLM@STER, Hatsune Miku, Ado and Poppin'Party. The collaboration marks the first joint work of the cast of Lucky Star from the animated short Miyakawa-ke no Kuufuku in 2013.
Based on the manga by Kagami Yoshimizu, Lucky Star it was a phenomenon of otaku culture during the 2000s. The series, produced by Kyoto Animation, was issued between April and September 2007, accumulating 24 episodes that mixed comedy, references to anime and the school life of four friends. Its meta humor and endearing characters made it a cult title within the genre slice of life.
The legacy continues
Meanwhile, the franchise Love Live! continue expanding with new projects. In 2025, the theme “AiScReam” it went viral on TikTok and surpassed 11 million views on YouTube, reaffirming its position as one of the pillars of modern musical anime.
