After almost two decades, the anime classic Lucky Star prepares its return with a new release scheduled for 2026. According to information from Crunchyrollthe original cast of the series will reunite to perform a song in the Love Live! 15th Anniversary Tribute Album School Idol Project.
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 music groups, will be released on January 14, 2026.
A tribute that unites generations
The project will include reinterpretations of classic songs by LoveLive! by renowned industry figures, such as THE iDOLM@STER, Hatsune Miku, Ado and Poppin'Party. The collaboration marks the cast's first joint work. Lucky Star from the animated short Miyakawa-ke no Kuufuku in 2013.
Based on the manga Kagami Yoshimizu, Lucky Star was a phenomenon of otaku culture during the 2000s. The series, produced by Kyoto Animationwas issued between April and September 2007accumulating 24 episodes that mixed comedy, anime references 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 LoveLive! continues to expand with new projects. In 2025, the topic “AiScReam” went viral on TikTok and surpassed 11 million views on YouTube, reaffirming its position as one of the pillars of modern musical anime.
What do you think about the return of Lucky Star and his collaboration with LoveLive! after almost 20 years?
