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MaiR
MaiR is a V-singer and member of the rock unit XASTAR with guitarist FKBC. The unit's crowdfunding campaign for a second album and one-man live has passed 95% of its 10 million yen target.
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Aug 23
MaiR is a V-singer who formed the rock unit XASTAR with guitarist FKBC. The unit launched a crowdfunding campaign on August 8 for its second full album and second one-man live. The campaign target is 10 million yen, and 95 percent of that amount has already been collected.
The one-man live is set for harevutai and will be streamed via Z-aN. The second album is slated for spring 2027 and will feature guest artists for the first time, starting with Asano Ruri. The rapid funding and the introduction of guest artists point to XASTAR expanding beyond its core duo format.
Key facts
- Role
- MaiR is a V-singer who formed the rock unit XASTAR with guitarist FKBC. ↗
- Crowdfunding campaign
- XASTAR launched a crowdfunding campaign on August 8 for its 2nd full album and 2nd one-man live. ↗
- Campaign target
- The campaign target is 10 million yen, with 95% already collected. ↗
- One-man live
- The live will be held at harevutai and streamed via Z-aN. ↗
- Album release window
- The album is slated for spring 2027. ↗
- Guest artists
- The album features guest artists for the first time, starting with Asano Ruri. ↗
Timeline
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Aug 18
Rock unit XASTAR, formed by V-singer MaiR and guitarist FKBC, launched a crowdfunding campaign on August 8 for their 2nd full album and 2nd one-man live. The target is 10 million yen, with 95% already collected. The live will be held at harevutai and streamed via Z-aN. The album is slated for spring 2027, featuring guest artists for the first time, starting with Asano Ruri.
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