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Azur Lane

Azur Lane is approaching its 9th anniversary in September 2026 with a music-themed festival, while a NieR:Automata collaboration livestream is set for July 11. Multiple new figures from Alter, Union Creative, AniGame, and others are in pre-order or announced, and the annual Summer Fair pop-up store opens July 31.

Synthesized from 10 Yomimono stories · updated 1d ago

The Azur Lane franchise is in an active period of merchandising and event planning as of July 2026. The Summer Fair 2026 POP UP STORE, running July 31 to August 16 at three locations in Tokyo and Osaka, will feature new swimsuit illustrations of five ships. Meanwhile, a collaboration with NieR:Automata will be detailed in a livestream on July 11, with special guest Ayaka Suwa, the voice of A2.

The 9th anniversary event, AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES., is scheduled for September 5-6 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building. The event shifts focus to music, with a live concert, an interactive sound museum, and a free-entry festival area. Premium tickets are available via lottery through the YoStation app, and regular tickets go on sale in early August.

Figure releases continue across multiple manufacturers. Alter announced a 1/7 scale Implacable figure for May 2027, and Union Creative opened reservations for two versions of a 1/6 scale Shira figure, with the Heavy Equipment Ver. exceeding 40 cm in width. AniGame is producing a suspended 1/6 scale I-404 figure for July 2027. Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo displayed prototypes of several Azur Lane figures, including Howden Leeuw, New Jersey, Taihou, and Mogador. A 1/7 scale Shinano figure in the Silver Palanquin of Slumber outfit is also available for pre-order with an LED display case.

Key facts

Summer Fair 2026 POP UP STORE dates
July 31 to August 16, 2026, at three stores in Tokyo and Osaka ↗
NieR:Automata collaboration livestream date
July 11, 2026, at 20:00 JST, with special guest Ayaka Suwa (A2) ↗
9th anniversary event AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES.
September 5-6, 2026, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, themed around sound, with live concert and interactive museum ↗
Alter 1/7 scale Implacable figure release
May 2027, regular version at 31,680 yen, Special Ver. at 39,380 yen ↗
Union Creative 1/6 scale Shira Heavy Equipment Ver.
Width exceeds 40 cm with rigging, reservations close July 27, 2026, shipping April 2027 ↗
AniGame 1/6 scale I-404 figure release
July 2027, standard edition at 24,750 yen, special edition with display case at 31,680 yen ↗
Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo displayed Azur Lane figures
Prototypes of Howden Leeuw, New Jersey, Taihou, and Mogador shown ↗
Shinano 1/7 scale figure pre-order
Available at Rakuten Books with LED acrylic display case special edition ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Noted
Alter announced a 1/7 scale figure of Implacable from Azur Lane · 2026-07-06
Release
manga · December 2026 · JP · 2026-06-27
Release
manga · April 2027 · JP · 2026-06-27
Announced
real event AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES. commemorating the 9th anniversary · 2026-06-19
Announced
AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES. event for September 5-6, 2026 · 2026-06-19

Connections

Music by
masayoshi oishi, yui ishikawa, konomi suzuki
Produces of
alter

Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/azur-lane. CC BY 4.0.

All coverage

1d ago

Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026 POP UP Store to Open July 31 With Swimsuit Goods

MAGES. will hold the Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026 POP UP Store from July 31 to August 16 at three locations: AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store, AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store, and Gamers Namba Store (the Namba location runs only until August 9). The event follows the series' recurring "swimsuit and wet hair" theme, featuring newly drawn illustrations of five ship girls: Goetz von Berlichingen, Unzen, Owari, New Jersey, and Admiral Nakhimov. The merchandise lineup includes water-repellent BIG tapestries (9,900 yen), full-graphic T-shirts (8,800 yen), BIG acrylic stands (2,860 yen), acrylic coasters (770 yen), acrylic panels (4,950 yen), rubber mats (3,960 yen), trading can badges (495 yen), trading bromide volumes 8 and 9 (550 yen each), trading costume card collections (330 yen), and Charafine Graph (16,500 yen). During the in-store period, customers who spend 3,000 yen or more per transaction receive a random original bromide (five types) on a first-come, first-served basis, with designs varying by store. Online sales begin August 18 at Gamers Online Shop, AmiAmi Online Shop, and other online stores, with MagiGet also planning to accept orders later.

5d ago

Azur Lane x NieR:Automata Collaboration Live Broadcast Announced for July 11

An official live broadcast commemorating the collaboration between Azur Lane and NieR:Automata will stream on July 11 at 20:00 JST on YouTube. The program will feature MC Mafia Kajita, Yostar staff member Dai Mirokugi, and special guest Ayaka Suwa, the voice of A2, who will announce details of the crossover.

6d ago

Alter Reveals 1/7 Scale Implacable Figure From Azur Lane

Alter announced a 1/7 scale figure of Implacable from Azur Lane, available in a regular version and a Special Ver. with swappable parts for two expressions and two poses. Both versions are scheduled for release in May 2027, priced at 31,680 yen and 39,380 yen respectively.

Jul 3

Azur Lane x NieR:Automata Collaboration Livestream Set for July 11

Yostar announced a livestream on July 11 at 20:00 JST to commemorate the Azur Lane and NieR:Automata collaboration. The program will feature MC Mafia Kajita, special guest Ayaka Suwa (voice of A2), and Yostar staff Dai Miki. Details on the collaboration will be revealed, and an SNS campaign offering autographed colored paper will run during the broadcast.

Jun 27

Union Creative Opens Reservations for Azur Lane Shira 1/6 Scale Figures

Union Creative is accepting reservations for two versions of an Azur Lane Shira 1/6 scale figure: a Light Equipment Ver. and a Heavy Equipment Ver. The Heavy Equipment Ver. includes rigging parts that bring the total width over 40 cm. Reservations close July 27, with the Light Equipment Ver. shipping in December 2026 and the Heavy Equipment Ver. in April 2027.

Jun 19

Azur Lane 9th Anniversary Event AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES. Set for September in Shinjuku

Yostar announced on June 19 that the real event "AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES." commemorating the 9th anniversary of the smartphone game Azur Lane will be held on September 5 and 6, 2026, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square and Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall. The event is themed around sound and is divided into two sections. The Festival Arena at Triangle Square will feature a stage for live performances and talks, plus a free-entry area with original food, drinks, and merchandise. The Sound Museum at Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall is an interactive space where attendees can experience attractions using music and voices. On both days, a special live concert called "AZUR LANE SPECIAL MUSI9 LIVE" will take place. The first lineup of performers includes Masayoshi Oishi, Yui Ishikawa, Konomi Suzuki, Yui Sakakibara, May'n, Beverly, and others, split across two days. Premium tickets, priced at 12,000 yen and including early entry and reserved seating for the live and an official broadcast, are available via lottery through the YoStation app until July 5. Regular tickets will go on sale in early August for 3,500 yen.

Jun 19

Azur Lane 9th Anniversary Festival Shifts Focus to Music in 2026

Azur Lane announced the "AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES." event for September 5-6, 2026, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square and Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall. The 9th anniversary celebration emphasizes sound, featuring a live concert with performers including May'n, Masayoshi Oishi, and others. Tickets are 3,000 yen for regular admission and 12,000 yen for premium access.

Jun 16

Azur Lane I-404 Gets 1/6 Scale Figure as Gorgeous, Beni no Mai Ver.

AniGame is producing a 1/6 scale figure of Azur Lane's I-404 in the Gorgeous, Beni no Mai Ver. design. The figure is displayed suspended by ropes, with PVC rope integrally molded to the body and braided cords for hanging. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi, with a standard edition at 24,750 yen and a special edition with a display case at 31,680 yen. Release is scheduled for July 2027.

Jun 6

Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo Unveils New Figures Across Multiple Anime and Game Lines

Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo, held on June 6, 2026, featured a wide array of new figure prototypes and painted samples from Good Smile Company. The event included first-time exhibitions of polyester and polyurethane figures from 'New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt,' a color sample of Cutie Honey from 'Cutie Honey Nova,' and figures from 'City the Animation' featuring Minami Mitori, Niikura, and Izumi Wako. In the game titles category, new items included a Nendoroid of Hideo Kojima, painted samples of Tidus and Yuna from 'Final Fantasy X,' and figures from 'Fate/Grand Order,' 'Steins;Gate,' and 'Bunny Garden 2.' The social game edition showcased numerous figures from 'Azur Lane,' including Howden Leeuw, New Jersey, Taihou, and Mogador, as well as items from 'Uma Musume: Pretty Derby' and 'Fate/Grand Order.' The event also displayed 'POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS' figures of Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami from 'Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition' and a prototype from 'Mononoke the Movie: The Medicine Seller.'

May 28

Azur Lane Shinano Silver Palanquin of Slumber Figure Opens for Pre-Order

A 1/7 scale figure of Shinano from Azur Lane in her Silver Palanquin of Slumber outfit is now available for pre-order at Rakuten Books. The figure includes an LED acrylic display case in a special edition and a separate display case option. The figure features a pearl-like paint finish, an interchangeable excited face part, and detailed sculpting of her hair, costume, and nine tails.