Virtual Idol Group GEMS COMPANY Reboots as GEMSCOM
The reboot signals that Square Enix and Dear Stage see continued value in the GEMS COMPANY intellectual property, but the entirely new cast suggests a full relaunch rather than a reunion of the original group.
Key Facts
- The virtual idol group GEMS COMPANY rebooted as GEMSCOM on June 14, 2026, after a 1.5-year hiatus that began in December 2024.
- The reboot announcement on the group's official X account included a new logo and an image of four new characters, all different from the original 11 members.
- GEMS COMPANY was produced by Square Enix and managed by Dear Stage, launching in August 2018 and making a major debut under Avex in 2020.
- The group's final live performance, 'Endless Coda,' took place on December 7, 2024, ending six years and four months of activity.
- No specific details about GEMSCOM's future activities or schedule have been announced yet.
Reporting from 3 sources: KAI-YOU, MoguLive, PANORA.
The virtual idol group GEMS COMPANY, which suspended activities in December 2024, has announced a reboot under the new name GEMSCOM. The group's official X account posted "GEMSCOM REBOOT!" on June 14, 2026, its first update in about 1.5 years. The account name has also been changed to GEMSCOM. The post includes a logo and an image of four characters who appear to be new talents, all different from the original members. GEMS COMPANY was produced by Square Enix and managed by the agency Dear Stage, launching in August 2018 with 11 members. The group made a major debut under Avex in 2020 and held live performances and released music until its hiatus. Management had previously stated they would take a recharge period and inform fans when preparations were complete. No specific details about the reboot's activities or schedule have been revealed yet. Fans have reacted with surprise and support to the sudden announcement.
The reboot announcement on June 14, 2026, came from the group's official X account, which had been inactive since the hiatus began in December 2024. The account's name was changed from "GEMS COMPANY" to "GEMSCOM" alongside the post. The post includes a new logo and an image of four characters who appear to be the new talents, all different from the original members.
GEMS COMPANY was formed from a next-generation voice actor audition jointly held by Square Enix and Dear Stage. Before the group's official launch in August 2018, each member started as an individual streamer, drawing attention for the video quality of their broadcasts. The group had 11 members at debut and held a wide range of activities, including releasing original songs, live concerts, and hosting the Niconico Live program "Jemukan TV."
In November 2024, the group announced it would conclude activities under its current system. The online live "Endless Coda" on December 7, 2024, marked the end of six years and four months of activity. At that time, management stated they would "take a recharge period and inform you as soon as preparations are complete." The new post does not reveal specific activity details or a schedule. PANORA notes that the official X, website, and YouTube channels have remained viewable since the hiatus, but past visuals and videos may become unavailable as new developments unfold.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.