Konomi Suzuki is one of five vocalists sharing the role of LAYRA in the Belle spin-off immersive live, and her song 'Watashi wa LAYRA' released digitally on September 16. Earlier in 2026 she performed the opening theme for the fourth season of Re:Zero and was booked for the Azur Lane 9th anniversary event.
Konomi Suzuki's 2026 output spreads across three separate projects. On June 19, Yostar listed her in the first lineup for AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES., the Azur Lane 9th anniversary event set for September 5 and 6 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square and Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall. That lineup also included Masayoshi Oishi, Yui Ishikawa, Yui Sakakibara, May'n, and Beverly, split across two days. On the same bill is the AZUR LANE SPECIAL MUSI9 LIVE concert, held on both days.
Nine days later, the May 2026 issue of Megami Magazine carried an interview about 'Recollect,' her opening theme for the fourth season of Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World. She described the track as mysterious and labyrinthine, discussed a collaboration with Ashnikko, and said she re-recorded parts after hearing Ashnikko's vocals. She also tied the song's tone to the season's desert setting.
The most recent stories move her to the Belle project. On August 11, the immersive music live 'Belle' announced LAYRA, a new virtual artist debuting under Sony Music's Echoes label. Five vocalists play the role: miwa, Konomi Suzuki, Natsumi Kon, ASCA, and Maria Miki. Rira Ikuta and Tomoyo Kurosawa joined the cast, and the opening song was previewed. On September 16, that song, 'Watashi wa LAYRA,' was released digitally, produced by TeddyLoid, who wrote the music and lyrics with Ryota Saito and handled arrangement. The five singers, now listed as miwa, Natsumi Konomi, Konomi Suzuki, Maria Miki, and ASCA, rotate by day between LAYRA and her real-world origin, Kotomi. The song opens the live show 'Belle - PROJECT LAYRA -,' which runs October 10 to November 15 at MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Box1000 in Takanawa, Tokyo, a spin-off set five years after Mamoru Hosoda's film.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself
sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every
fact links the story it came from.
Sep 16
The debut song "Watashi wa LAYRA" by the virtual artist LAYRA was released digitally on Wednesday, September 16. TeddyLoid produced the track and wrote its lyrics and music with music creator Ryota Saito, with TeddyLoid handling arrangement. Five singers share vocal duties: miwa, Natsumi Konomi, Konomi Suzuki, Maria Miki, and ASCA. The song is the opening number for the animmersive live show "Belle - PROJECT LAYRA -," which runs from Saturday, October 10 to Sunday, November 15 at MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Box1000 in Takanawa, Tokyo. The show is a spin-off story set five years after Mamoru Hosoda's film "Belle." In it, Hiro-chan <As>, who produced the diva Belle in the film, finds a new artist, LAYRA, in the virtual world <U> and launches her as a new diva. The five performers alternate by day as LAYRA and as Kotomi, her real-world origin. A music video combining footage from the film with 3DCG also released at 18:00.
Aug 11
The immersive music live 'Belle' has revealed its protagonist LAYRA, a new virtual artist debuting under Sony Music's Echoes label. Five vocalists, miwa, Konomi Suzuki, Natsumi Kon, ASCA, and Maria Miki, will play the role. Rira Ikuta and Tomoyo Kurosawa join the cast, and the opening song is previewed.
Jun 28
Konomi Suzuki, who performs the opening theme 'Recollect' for 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' 4th season, discusses the song's creation in the May 2026 issue of Megami Magazine. She describes the track as having a mysterious, labyrinthine atmosphere, notes the collaboration with Ashnikko, and explains how the desert setting of the new season influenced the sound.
Jun 19
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.