Highlights from the Love Live! Series Official Card Game Festival 2026

Love Live! Series Official Card Game Festival 2026: Event Recap

The highly anticipated "Love Live! Series Official Card Game (also known as Love Ka) Festival" was successfully held on February 21 and 22, 2026, at two venues: Bellesalle Akihabara and Akiba Square. This event marked not only the 15th anniversary of the Love Live! series but also the first anniversary of the Love Ka card game. The festival attracted numerous fans, showcasing a vibrant atmosphere filled with excitement and celebration.

Special Stage Highlights

The event featured various stages where artists presented the latest information on the Love Live! series and Love Ka.

February 21st Highlights

- Special Stage 1: Ice Cream!

Special guests included Rihoko Iida (from μ's) and members from AiScReam, who offered exclusive insights and updates, such as the announcement of the upcoming theme song titled "NEXT CARD," which will be released as a digital single on May 23, 2026. This exciting new song will feature a newly formed special unit, introducing fresh voices to the card game.

- Special Stage 2: Mirapa! Room

Aqours' Shuka Saito and Ai Furihata took the stage to reveal future products, including the upcoming "Booster Pack MELLOW MOMENT," set for release on August 8, 2026. This booster pack will spotlight cards from Aqours and other select school idol groups.

February 22nd Program Highlights

- Everyone Creates Dance Stage:

Multiple groups of enthusiastic fans showcased their choreography inspired by the Love Live! series, energizing the crowd with lively performances.

- Ikizurai Unit!:

Members from ikizurai focused on the launch of their new card segment that will debut in the card game.

The event culminated with the finals of the first-ever Love Ka World Championship, which featured intense matches between top players, resulting in a deserving champion who won exclusive prizes.

Engaging Activities and Exhibit

The festival also organized various engaging activities. These included an ‘open class’ for newcomers to learn about card strategies and a collaborative unboxing experience that turned out to be a fun and competitive activity among participants.

Furthermore, several displays illustrated significant milestones in the Love Live! franchise, including stunning standees of character designs and various merchandise showcasing both existing and new items related to the series.

Merchandising Report

Ahead of the official launch scheduled for February 28, attendees were given the chance to purchase exclusive products, including the "Booster Pack Anniversary 2026" and custom deck designs.

Fans were thrilled by the sneak peeks of upcoming items, confirming the card game's evolving maturity and fandom.

Through combined efforts from enthusiastic participants and the creative teams behind Love Live!, the festival highlighted not only the game's expansion but also the empowering community spirit that fuels the franchise.

With events like this, the future of the Love Live! card game appears bright and full of exciting prospects for both players and fans. Stay tuned for more updates on future events and expansions!

For more information, please visit the official website and stay connected via Love Live!'s social media channels!