A free live broadcast of the entire solo showcase “THE FUTURE SPOTLIGHT” by Miki Hoshii, an idol belonging to 765 Production from the Idolmaster series, has been announced. The broadcast will be available on the Idolmaster YouTube channel.
The performance will take place as part of “Anime Central 2026,” an anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture event currently being held in Chicago, USA. Anime Central is the largest event of its kind in Chicago and the American Midwest. The venue is the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosmont, Illinois, and the event is being held over three days, from May 15th (Friday) to May 17th (Sunday).
The live broadcast is scheduled to begin at 9:20 AM JST on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This will be Miki Hoshii’s first stage appearance in the United States.
The event will also feature a joint appearance by 765PRO ALLSTARS and THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS. This will be 765PRO ALLSTARS’ first performance in North America. For CINDERELLA GIRLS, it will be their first North American performance in approximately eight years, since Anime Expo 2018.
On Friday, May 15th, the main stage will feature a solo showcase by Hoshii Miki, as well as a live performance and talk show by the cast members from both series. Imai Asami, Hasegawa Akiko, and Hara Yumi will appear from 765PRO ALLSTARS, while Fukuhara Ayaka, Ohashi Ayaka, and Tsuda Minami will appear from THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS.
Please note that the start time and program may be changed without prior notice.
Anime Central 2026 Hoshii Miki Live – Overview
| Performance name | MIKI HOSHII SOLO SHOWCASE「THE FUTURE SPOTLIGHT」in Anime Central 2026 |
| Scheduled delivery date and time | Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:20 AM (Japan Standard Time) |
| venue | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare (Rosmont, Illinois) |
| Performers | Miki Hoshii |
| Distribution URL | https://youtube.com/live/R8SaRBkY3zw |
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
Reference
https://www.youtube.com/live/R8SaRBkY3zw
https://x.com/imas_official/status/2054920118468309154
