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Special Stages Announced for Rakuten GirlsAward 2026

The Rakuten GirlsAward 2026 SPRING/SUMMER, one of Japan's largest fashion and music events, will take place on April 18, 2026, at the National Yoyogi Stadium, and it promises to be a spectacle of culture, fashion, and entertainment.

Highlighted Special Content

The event has unveiled three highly anticipated special stages. First, the newest Fuji TV drama, "Sabakan, Going to Space", will feature a special stage. This drama, based on the best-selling book "Saba No Kando, Going to Space", tells the inspiring story of high school students from a fisheries school in Fukui Prefecture. The plot revolves around their quest to develop space food—a dream that defies generations. The lead role is played by the emerging star Takumi Kitamura, who portrays a rookie high school teacher helping his students chase after their dreams.

Furthermore, fans can expect a special stage for the movie "New Keroro Gunso: The Resurrection! Speeding Towards Earth’s Destruction!", set to be released in summer 2026. Continuing the beloved adventures of Keroro and his alien friends, the film promises non-stop gags and heartwarming moments, creating a connection between them and the human characters they meet. This marks the return of the Keroro franchise to the big screen for the first time in 16 years.

Lastly, the event will spotlight "Today, I Fell in Love", a popular reality dating show by ABEMA that focuses on genuine high school relationships and youthful romance. Special content for the show's 10th anniversary is yet to be revealed, but fans can expect participants from the recent graduation edition and past couples to share the stage.

Featured Models and Guests

As for eye-catching models and guests gracing the runway, the show will host several celebrated personalities, including

• - Meari Hayashi, a model for the magazine "non-no"
• - First Summer Uika, making a big return to the fashion show scene after significant time away
• - Mizuki Yamashita, an ex-member of Nogizaka46, continually expanding her career in various fields
• - Hiroshi Iwase and Sou Okuno, rising actors currently captivating audiences with their talents
• - Kaneko Uchida, a hot topic from the show