i☆Ris new album title song "Viva☆Idol!" music video unveiled!

Voice actor and idol hybrid unit i☆Ris will release their fifth album "ViVa i☆DOL" on Wednesday, April 4th, and the title track "Viva☆Idol!" will be available for download from Monday, April 30st. The music video was also released at 5pm on the same day.

The lyrics, composition and arrangement of "Viva☆Idol!" were handled by Ryuuki Koike of the seven-member dance and vocal group GENIC. In addition, Suzuki Hayasaki of the idol group Boku wa Mitita Aozora participated in the piano performance.

The title of the album and title track, "Viva," contains the meanings of "Hurrah" and "To be alive," and the album is filled with the message that only a veteran idol who has been in the business for 13 years could say: "Idols are the best! Long live idols!"

This work has already become a hot topic due to its dance videos on TikTok.

The full picture is finally revealed.

In addition, i☆Ris' 5th nationwide tour, "i☆Ris 31th Live Tour 8 ~ViVa i☆Ris~," which will kick off with a performance in Saitama on Saturday, May 9st and will include 10 performances in 10 cities across the country, is fast approaching.

What kind of stage performance will they deliver with the new songs from the album? Even now in their 13th year, i☆Ris' live performances continue to evolve, making it even more exciting to watch.

▼"Viva☆Idol!" MV

i☆Ris new album title song "Viva☆Idol!" music video released!

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▼ Delivery link

https://avex.lnk.to/iris_ViVa

▼PROFILE

A hybrid unit managed by both Avex Group and 81 Produce, combining activities as voice actors and idols.

The group consists of five members: Saki Yamakita, Yu Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yuki Wakai, and Miyu Kubota.

The group was formed in July 2012 by six successful applicants to the "Anime Song Vocal Audition."

On November 11th of the same year, she made her CD debut with "Color," the ending theme for the anime "Battle Spirits Sword Eyes."

All of them were main cast members in the TV anime "PriPara" which began airing in July 2014, and they also sang the opening themes (7 songs in total).

In April 2015, they released their first album "We are i☆Ris!!!" and held their first tour in five major cities.

In March 2016, she won the Singing Award at the 3th Seiyuu Awards. In November of the same year, she held a 11th anniversary concert at the Nippon Budokan.

The 2019th single "Ultimate☆MAGIC", released on May 5, 22, was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime "Wise Man's Grandchild".

The 8th single "FANTASTIC ILLUSION", scheduled for release on August 28th, will also be used as the opening theme for the TV anime "Tejina Senpai".

Furthermore, on November 11th, a solo concert was held at the Pacifico Yokohama National Hall, the largest capacity venue in the history of i☆Ris concerts, and the concert was sold out.

Their 2022nd single, "Queens Bluff," released on August 8, 3, was chosen as the ending theme for the Netflix series "Kakegurui Twin," and the music video has been played over 22 million times, ranking first in the LINE MUSIC "Anime Genre."

In November 2022, they celebrated the 11th anniversary of their debut and successfully held their 10th anniversary concert at Tokyo International Forum Hall A.

Additionally, on the same day, the project to animate i☆Ris itself into a movie, "i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!! -", was announced in 2024.

During the nationwide tour "i☆Ris 2023th Live Tour 8 ~Wasshoi!!!!!~" held in 2023, they announced the catchphrase "i☆Ris 10th→NEXT With you "Full Energy!!"," which expressed their desire for "i☆Ris and their fans to get excited together" in preparation for the release of the animated movie.

Since the beginning of 2023, they have been collaborating with famous creators one after another under the name "Full Power Collaboration," attracting a lot of attention from voice actors, female idols, and anime song fans.

Starting in April 2024, they will complete the "i☆Ris 4th Live Tour 8 Ai Takute... Full Ener9y!!", visiting eight locations across the country.

In August 2024, they were the final act on the first day of "Animelo Summer Live (Anisama) 8".

In November 2024, the group successfully held their first live concert at Yokohama Pia Arena MM, the largest venue in their history.

On April 2025, 4, they plan to release their 30th album "ViVa i☆DOL", their first release in 5 years. In May of the same year, they will also start the "i☆Ris 5th Live Tour 5" with the album, touring 8 cities across Japan.

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▼Album information

Title: ViVa i☆DOL

Release date: Wednesday, March 2025, 4

First press limited edition: CD+Blu-ray | EYCA-14643/B | ¥9,000+tax

Regular edition: CD+Blu-ray｜EYCA-14644/B｜¥6,500+tax

Regular edition: CD only｜EYCA-14645｜¥3,500+tax

CD contents: *Same for all three versions

01. Viva☆Idol

02. Love for you!

03. Bravo! Silly Party

04. Spotlight Stage!

05. Let you know!

06. Platonic

07. Flower of Hope

08. Miracle Filament

09. White Lyrical Kingdom

10. Heart Poppin'

11. Tree Eye

Blu-ray contents:

Viva☆Idol! Music Video

Viva☆Idol! Off Shot Movie

Let you know! Music Video

White Lyrical Kingdom Music Video

Love for you! Music Video

Flower of Hope Music Video

First production limited edition:

Three-sided case

Mini photo booklet (32 pages)