Starting July 6, 2026 (Monday), DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE, the Web3 rhythm game jointly developed by NEXT INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY L.L.C. (NEXST, headquartered in the UAE) and Dearstage Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo), has introduced a new gacha feature.
New Gacha Characters
This update adds special characters modeled after Moe Tsurumi of "B≡FULLEST" and Yui Ichimiya of "Niji no Conquistador." Limited costume characters modeled after Karin Matoba, Marina Kumamoto, and Mayu Kurihara, also of "Niji no Conquistador," have been added as well, expanding the fun of character collecting and training through the gacha.
Players can welcome special characters and limited costumes only available through the gacha, build their own favorite team, and enjoy the unique gameplay experience that DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE offers.
Play DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE here: https://lin.ee/3dSyMPy
First Gacha Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch date | July 6, 2026 (Monday) |
| Gacha price | 1 pull: $1.99 (base) 3 pulls: $4.99 (16% off) 5 pulls: $7.99 (20% off) 10 pulls: $14.99 (25% off) |
| Payment method / currency | Credit card (USD) |
| Featured characters | Moe Tsurumi / Yui Ichimiya (new characters) Karin Matoba / Marina Kumamoto / Mayu Kurihara (limited costume versions) |
| Drop rate | 20% |
| Number of eligible characters | The five characters listed above only |
Next TikTok LIVE Stream Set for July 27
DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE holds a monthly TikTok LIVE stream featuring the idols who appear as in-game characters.
During the stream, the performers play the game live, introducing how to sign up and play while also showing actual gameplay, bringing the excitement of a livestream that connects the game with real life.
The stream also closes with information on viewer-only giveaways and previews of future plans, offering a special experience available only there.
Stream details
Date: July 27, 2026 (Monday), 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Performers: Yuka Obayashi, Mei Ishihama (Niji no Conquistador)
Platform: TikTok
Stream URL: https://www.tiktok.com/@2zicon_official
For the latest livestream updates, check the game's official X account.
DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE official X: https://x.com/dearst_game
Looking ahead, DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE aims to keep expanding its characters and gameplay features so players can feel their support translate into real value, creating new entertainment experiences along the way.
About the Game
DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE is a Web3 game that blends character training with rhythm gameplay, built on the world of "DearSt!," a VTuber project by Dearstage Inc. Linking with real idol IPs, it offers a new kind of entertainment experience where reality and the digital world intersect.
Aimed at a wide range of users, the game creates new experience value through Web3 collaborations with real idols while showcasing what makes Web3 gaming unique.
DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE
Key features:
- A rhythm game playable with songs by Dearstage-affiliated artists
- Points earned through gameplay can be exchanged for various rewards
- A token airdrop reward system
- A reward system exchangeable for artist merchandise and digital items
Gameplay link: https://lin.ee/3dSyMPy
DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE official channels
X account (Japanese): https://x.com/dearst_game
X account (English): https://x.com/dearst_gameen
LINE official account: https://lin.ee/3dSyMPy
Linktree: linktr.ee/dearstgame
