The seiyuu idol unit i☆Ris officially announced on October 11, 2026, that it will end its activities at the end of 2027. The information was published on the group's official website.
Formed in 2012 from a joint audition by Avex and 81 Produce, i☆Ris combines seiyuu (voice actress) work and idol performance. The current five members — Yamakita Saki, Serizawa Yu, Akaneya Himika, Wakai Yuki, and Kubota Miyu — have appeared in anime such as PriPara and sung various openings and endings.
What happened?
According to the statement, the members and staff had been discussing the group's future and individual careers since the 10th anniversary in 2022. The decision to end at the 15-year mark was made jointly and positively.
The official text states: “This decision was reached after multiple discussions among all members and the staff, with positive feelings.” Each member published a personal comment on the site, thanking fans and reaffirming the commitment to continue until the end with the group's characteristic energy.
Why it matters
i☆Ris represents a hybrid model that marked the anison and seiyuu idol scene over the past decade. The planned ending, with more than a year of notice, allows fans to follow the final shows and releases, including the already announced 14th Anniversary Live.
So far, there is no information about specific solo projects after the end, although the members continue to be active as individual seiyuu.
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