The new live battle project “IDOL BATTLE ALIVE” will launch in October 2025 on YouTube with Lemino! The spectacular performance battle with a prize of 5 million yen is about to begin.
NTT Docomo Lemino Press release: September 9, 2025 To Members of the Press The new live battle project, “IDOL BATTLE ALIVE,” will launch in October 2025 on YouTube with Lemino! The spectacular performance battle with a prize of 5 million yen is about to begin. Lemino(R), a video streaming service operated by NTT Docomo, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Docomo”), is hosting a new live battle project, “IDOL BATTLE ALIVE,” in which idols compete in performances they have personally directed. Production and management will be handled by Anomaly Inc., which has worked on numerous dance entertainment projects and has years of knowledge of dance battles (DANCEALIVE and others). The fierce battle will be streamed on the video streaming service “Lemino” (¥990 per month, tax included)*1 “Lemino Premium” and on YouTube starting in October 2025. The final performance to determine the project’s winner will be held at Toyosu PIT on Monday, November 10, 2025.
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individuality and pride will collide, creating an unprecedented, passionate stage. Their efforts, their bonds with their teammates, and their passion for the stage… Who will emerge victorious? “IDOL BATTLE ALIVE ~STORY~” is a program available on Lemino Premium and YouTube that closely follows idols as they work on productions and undergo intensive training. It showcases new charms and possibilities through the idols’ dedication and passion for their performances. Under the in-depth instruction of trainers active at the forefront of their respective fields of dance and vocals, the idols challenge their own limits. Watch as they overcome rigorous training and strive to achieve unprecedented levels of performance. Then, the preliminary and final rounds will be held at Toyosu PIT, the venue for the final performance. Only the groups that survive this one-day battle will advance to the final stage, where they will compete for the title of idol champion. A panel of judges, made up of top dancers and artists, will evaluate the contestants based on their dancing, singing, directing, and expressiveness to determine the winner of this stage. The winning group will receive a prize of 5 million yen and will have their own TV show produced, which will be streamed on Lemino Premium at a later date. Additionally, any group that delivers an outstanding performance but unfortunately does not win will receive a special prize of 1 million yen. This project aims to bring new value and experiences to the idol world and create next-generation
entertainment. We hope you’ll look forward to it. ■ Overview of “IDOL BATTLE ALIVE ~STORY~” ・Release date: October 2025 ・Distribution medium YouTube: Free streaming of the main program Lemino: The “complete version,” including previously unreleased scenes not broadcast in the main program, will be exclusively distributed on Lemino Premium (¥990 per month (tax included) *1) ・Planning and Production: East Live Co., Ltd. ■”IDOL BATTLE ALIVE” Overview Event Venue: Toyosu PIT 〒135-0061 6-1-23 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo ・Event Date: Monday, November 10, 2025 ・Organizer: NTT Docomo, Inc. ・Produced/Managed by: Anomaly Inc. ・Production cooperation: East Live Co., Ltd. / Eight Products Co., Ltd. / X10A Co., Ltd. ・Ticket sales date: Pre-sale begins at noon on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, exclusively for Lemino Premium members. ※Tickets can be purchased from the official website here.
Purchase tickets here ・Distribution format: Exclusively available through Lemino Premium (¥990 per month (tax included) *1) ■Performers (*in alphabetical order)
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https://youtube.com/@idol_battle_alive?si=toW9ILtZIaJ-lMzi ・Official X: https://x.com/iba_info?s=21 ・Official TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@idolbattlealive?_t=ZS-8wtCFCpmy93&_r=1 ・Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/idol_battle_alive?igsh=bTRscXh0dGZ4ZmFu&utm_source=qr [“Lemino” Overview]
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