Exciting New Updates from Love Live! Card Game Announced at 2026 Bushiroad New Year Presentation

Exciting New Updates from Love Live! Card Game

The annual Bushiroad New Year Presentation 2026, held on January 12, 2026, brought fans a trove of exciting news for the Love Live! Official Card Game, known affectionately as Love Ka.

During the event, popular voice actresses Kokona Nonaka (playing Sayaka Murano) and Amane Shindo (playing Izumi Katsuragi) took to the stage to unveil a plethora of new updates including the much-anticipated Booster Pack Anniversary 2026 and Booster Pack Royal Holiday.

Announcing the Booster Pack Anniversary 2026

One of the standout highlights was the introduction of cards from the Booster Pack Anniversary 2026, featuring new illustrations of beloved characters from Aqours and the Hasunosora Girls High School Idol Club. Among the newly illustrated cards, fans were shown exclusive designs for top characters such as Chika Takami, Riko Sakurauchi, and You Watanabe from Aqours, along with Hanako Hino, Sayaka Murano, and Ruri Oosawa from Hasunosora.

This pack will also introduce a new rarity level, SECL (Secret Live), which includes uniquely designed cards like “I Want to Shine in the Night Sky” from Aqours and “Dream Believers” from Hasunosora.

Customers at the Love Ka Gratitude Festival, taking place in Akihabara from February 21-22, 2026, will have the opportunity to purchase the Booster Pack Anniversary 2026 ahead of its general release on February 28.

For more information, visit the product page here.

Unveiling the Premium Booster: Love Live! Hasunosora Girls High School Idol Club

The Premium Booster dedicated to the Hasunosora Girls High School Idol Club was also announced, featuring eight new illustrations that will include cards created using the PE+ (Parallel Energy Plus) rarity. This premium product is slated for release on May 1, 2026.

A portion of the initial sales proceeds from this product will be donated towards supporting victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, aiding both disaster relief and recovery efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture.

Discover more information about the Premium Booster here.

Announcing the Booster Pack Royal Holiday

In further exciting news, the Booster Pack Royal Holiday will be launched in May 2026, featuring characters from μ’s, Aqours, and the Hasunosora Girls High School Idol Club. Fans can look forward to fresh illustrations and attractive new cards packaged with this release.

The pack will showcase illustrations from iconic characters Kotoha Minami from μ's, Dia Kurosawa from Aqours, and Suzune Tomari from Hasunosora. More details about the product will be announced in due time.

The Launch of the Love Live! Superstar!! Cheer Starter Deck

Additionally, a Starter Deck titled Love Live! Superstar!! Cheer has been confirmed for a May 2026 release. This deck will use only Liella! members and their respective song cards, allowing players to start playing right away.

Starting in May, a Collection Clear Pocket product will also hit the shelves, including 16 cards and storage pockets specifically designed for Love Live! Hasunosora Girls High School Idol Club, comprising 8 member cards, 4 live cards, and 4 energy cards, all featuring newly illustrated designs. An additional Collection Clear Pocket & Binder Set will also be made available.

Tournament Information and More Updates

The event also shed light on the upcoming tournaments, revealing that the LoveLive! Masters Tournament world finals in February 2027 will expand seating capacity to 64 seats compared to the previous year's event. New pathways to the finals will also be introduced for top-performing individuals in select official tournaments, allowing them direct participation.

Furthermore, between March and April, the Spring Selection 2026 tournament will take place across eight regions in Japan, where 32 selected players will be chosen to participate in both the Spring and the upcoming Fall Selection 2026 tournaments.

Upcoming Love Ka Festival Details

Lastly, excitement builds for the Love Ka Festival scheduled for February 21-22, 2026, at the Bellesalle Akihabara. The festival will feature merchandise, displays, and a stamp rally, designed to ensure a day of enjoyment for all attendees. Entry is free!

- Dates: February 21-22, 2026
- Location: Bellesalle Akihabara, Akiba Square

For more details, visit the official festival website here.

Keep an eye on the burgeoning world of Love Ka and stay tuned for updates through the official website and social media channels. Join the fun and excitement of the Love Live! card game today!

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