VAZ x Twin Planet Idol Project Launches! Auditions for Starting Members Now Open! Successful applicants will debut alongside five other members, including Seno Mahoko, the former center of the group “Meru Puchi” and a popular figure among her peers.
TWIN PLANET Inc. Press Release: October 5, 2025 To Members of the Press VAZ x Twin Planet Idol Project Launches! Auditions for the starting members are being held! Successful candidates will debut alongside five other members, including former “Meru Puchi” center and popular with her peers, Seno Mahoko. VAZ Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsuya Tani) and TWIN Inc. Twin Planet (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kenji Yajima) is pleased to announce the launch of an idol project between the two companies. First, auditions will be held to select the starting members for an official debut in 2026. Audition applications will begin on Sunday, October 5th. Official website:http://vaz-tp-idol.info/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25517/815/25517-815-06cd3f188f2f85b0e77b60236be68af9-1920×1080.jpg VAZ Inc. has many influencers who garner passionate support from Generation Z and Generation Alpha, and excels in producing content centered on YouTube and social media, such as the YouTube channel “Meru Puchi,” which is popular among junior and senior high school girls. VAZ is launching a new project that goes beyond influencers to develop and produce a full-fledged idol group. This project combines the expertise of Twin Planet, an IP production company that not only produces artists but also operates a wide range of entertainment projects, with VAZ, which excels in social media marketing, to create an idol group suited to a new era. The starting members include Seno Mahoko, who served as center for “Meru Puchi” and remains popular with her peers even after graduating; Nishino Hinano, an active member of “Meru Puchi”; Oki Remoe, who appeared as a regular on Fuji TV’s “All Night Fujiko” and was a core member of the program’s unit “Fujiko’s”; and Takahashi Miu and Suzumiya Yutsuki, two promising newcomers from VAZ. A total of five members have been confirmed. Through these auditions, we will select up to five members to debut alongside the girls, and they will debut as a new idol group with fresh and diverse personalities. [Official SNS] YouTube: @vaz.tp_audition:
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@vaz.tp_audition(https://www.tiktok.com/@vaz.tp_audition) Instagram: @vaz.twinpianet_audition(https://www.instagram.com/vaz.twinpianet_audition/) X ：@vaz_tp_audition(https://x.com/vaz_tp_audition) ■”VAZ x Twin Planet Idol Project” Audition Overview Eligibility: – Women aged 12 to 24 (those under 24 as of November 5, 2025) ・No experience
necessary・Amateurs not affiliated with a specific talent agency ・Those who can mainly work in Tokyo ・Those who can participate in the second and subsequent rounds of auditions How to apply: Enter via official LINE (see the website below for details) https://lin.ee/PsDJfae Second Prize: – Joining a new idol group – Contract with VAZ Twin Planet – Opportunities to appear in cooperating magazines/media Audition Schedule: Application Period: Sunday, October 5, 2025 – Monday, November 3, 2025 (National Holiday) ・Initial examination (documents): October 5th (Sunday) – November 3rd (Monday/holiday) ・Second screening (interview): November 8th (Saturday), November 9th (Sunday), November 15th (Saturday), November 16th (Sunday) ・Third screening (training camp): November 22nd (Sat) – November 24th (Monday) ・Final examination (interview): December 2025 ・Members decided: Late December 2025 ・Expected debut: January-February 2026 Notes: – There will be no audition fees for this audition application. – Travel expenses to and from the audition venue, including those related to the audition process, are the sole responsibility of the auditionee. – Minors must obtain parental consent before applying. – When applying through a recommendation from someone else, the recommender must obtain the candidate’s consent before submitting the application. – Please note that portraits and other images taken during the selection process may be used in various media related to this audition, such as television, magazines, and the web. – Any posting regarding the results or the audition process on social media such as Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube is strictly prohibited. ■ Starting members of the “VAZ x Twin Planet Idol Project” announced
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25517/815/25517-815-85dac61654262dc392af0e5153e4a894-1800×2700.jpg Seno Mahoko (VAZ) Joined Merupuchi at the age of 13 and won first place overall in the “1st Merupuchi Selection Tournament 2023.” Even after graduating from Mel Puchi, she has appeared on numerous TV shows that are popular among teenagers. Her idol dance moves on TikTok have created a buzz, and she has attracted so much attention that people are eagerly awaiting her idol debut. Date of Birth: September 18, 2007 (18 years old) Birthplace: Shizuoka Prefecture Height: 153cm Specialties: Cheerleading, mat exercises, piano, singing, drawing Hobbies: Fashion, watching movies/dramas, sweets TikTok: @mahoko_918 (https://www.tiktok.com/@mahoko_918) Instagram: @mahoko.0918 (https://www.instagram.com/mahoko.0918) X : @makkonn0918
(https://x.com/makkonn0918)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25517/815/25517-815-654c6fbb17484473f5c931f456f3dc2d-1800×2700.jpg Hinano Nishino (VAZ) She has been active in the entertainment industry since she was a child and was the first runner-up in the “Miss Junior High School First Year Contest 2021.” She joined Merupuchi at the age of 14, and has since become a central member of the group, gaining a lot of support from her peers. She is charmed by her cute looks and innocent character. Date of birth: June 23, 2008 (17 years old) Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Height: 154cm Specialties: Whistling, calligraphy (8th dan), idol dancing, hair styling Hobbies: Poetry, ukulele, watching anime TikTok: @hi_na_no__
(https://www.tiktok.com/@hi_na_no__) Instagram: @_hina_n_o_08 (https://www.instagram.com/_hina_n_o_08) X
：@Hinano78112871（https://x.com/Hinano78112871)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25517/815/25517-815-0f693bc71cd37ed02fe3f92f09b86b21-1800×2700.jpg Okirei Moe (VAZ affiliation) She appeared as a regular on Fuji TV’s “All Night Fujiko” and was a core member of the show’s unit, “Fujiko’s,” until March 2025. She possesses exceptional clarity and a charming smile, while also occasionally displaying a dignified, mature vibe. Date of Birth: April 29, 2003 (22 years old) Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture Height: 152cm Specialties: Ballet, being liked by animals TikTok: @remoni_oki (https://www.tiktok.com/@remoni_oki) Instagram: @remoni_oki (https://www.instagram.com/remoni_oki) X : @ remoni_oki (https://x.com/remoni_oki)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25517/815/25517-815-94571f8dde6beb4e58b9820ad0dddda8-1800×2700.jpg Miu Takahashi (VAZ) A beautiful girl with an adorable appearance. She has a brilliant musical talent, having taught herself to play the piano and guitar. Date of birth: December 2, 2007 (17 years old) Birthplace: Tokyo Blood type: B Height: 160cm Special skills: Piano (self-taught for 9 years), guitar (self-taught acoustic guitar for 3 years) Hobbies: Karaoke (singing) TikTok: @takahashi___miu
(https://www.tiktok.com/@takahashi___miu) Instagram: @takahashi___miu (https://www.instagram.com/takahashi___miu) X : @takahashi__miu (https://x.com/takahashi___miu)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25517/815/25517-815-af80341cf111347863e0b85ab9219143-1800×2700.jpg Yutsuki Suzumiya (VAZ) She loves anime and lolita, and has a warm, soothing appearance and way of speaking. She also has a surprising side: she has been doing rhythmic gymnastics for 12 years. Date of Birth: February 27, 2008 (17 years old) Birthplace: Shizuoka Prefecture Blood type: O Height: 150cm Special skill: Eating spicy food Hobbies: Watching anime and manga TikTok: @tsukiiii_rrrr (https://www.tiktok.com/@tsukiiii_rrrr) Instagram: @tsukiiii_rrrr (https://www.instagram.com/tsukiiii_rrrr) X : @tsukiiii_rrrr (https://x.com/tsukiiii_rrrr) ■ “VAZ x Twin Planet Idol Project” Main Staff Producer: Kohei Okada (General Manager, Content Business Division, VAZ Corporation) He has produced multiple projects, including the teen media “Merupuchi.” He has worked on numerous hit content, including the “Merupuchi Selection Battle,” which reached number one on YouTube’s trending charts, and Hoshino Yumena’s song “It’s Not Cute for Boys!”, which has been viewed over 1 billion times on TikTok. Composer: Hirotaka Hayakawa (Representative Director, Rebrast Inc.) He has worked on many hit songs for AKB48 and
Nogizaka46, and is currently creating buzz with CUTIE STREET’s “Kawaii Dake Dame Desu ka?” and other songs. With musical sense and production skills that capture the spirit of the times, he continues to be at the forefront of the hit scene. ■About VAZ Co., Ltd. A marketing company that creates surprise and empathy and nurtures the next generation of stars. The agency boasts a large number of influencers and talents who have garnered passionate support from Generation Z and Alpha, including “Sakura,” a “teen charisma” boasting 5.3 million followers on social media, and “Osaki,” who has over 960,000 subscribers on YouTube. Furthermore, the agency operates its own media outlets, including “Mel Puchi” and “MelTV,” which are overwhelmingly well-known among elementary, junior high, and high school girls, and “CUL DRAMA,” Japan’s number one horizontal short drama channel. Leveraging its strengths in content production centered on YouTube and social media, the agency continues to discover the next generation of stars. ■About TWIN PLANET Co., Ltd. Intellectual “IP Production” is a company focused on property (intellectual property) and engages in a wide range of entertainment-related activities. As an artist production company, we manage talent across all genres, from entertainers to models, actors, and artists, including Nana Suzuki, Anna Murashige, Nako Yabuki, Taiyo Sugiura, Michi, Pee, Akari Suda, Leaders of the New School (co-managed), and the HoneyWorks sound-produced idol group Takamine no Nadeshiko. We also provide a variety of services, including event and store planning and management, product production, promotion, and media development, utilizing the IP of “Tabekko Animals” and “Touken Ranbu.”