A special event titled "THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! Ariake/Toyosu Maritime Inspection" is scheduled for three days in May 2026 — May 5 (Tue/Holiday), May 6 (Wed/Holiday), and May 23 (Sat) — with two sailings per day, for a total of six sailings. The event departs from and returns to Ariake Passenger Terminal, offering an "maritime inspection" tour of the Ariake and Toyosu areas, which serve as the setting for the franchise.
Aboard the vessel, passengers can enjoy a specially recorded in-ship announcement narrated by Sayoko Takayama and Chizuru Nikaido, as well as original chibi character illustrations in exclusive costumes used for ship decorations and life-size panels. Light snacks and drinks are also provided on board. On May 23, an unlimited alcohol plan will also be available.
① Maritime Inspection of Ariake and Toyosu from the Sea
The Ariake and Toyosu areas — the setting of the franchise — are viewed from the water. Passengers can watch music videos from the series on board while taking in the cityscape along the route.
② Specially Recorded In-Ship Announcements and Chibi Character Decorations
Original voice recordings by Sayoko Takayama and Chizuru Nikaido will be broadcast on board. The ship interior will be decorated with original chibi character illustrations in specially drawn costumes, along with life-size panels.
③ Light Snacks, Drinks, and Event-Exclusive Merchandise
Light snacks and drinks are included during the voyage (with an alcohol unlimited-plan available on May 23 only). Goods-included plans featuring original chibi character merchandise are also on offer.
Event Overview
- Special website: https://travel.willer.co.jp/entertainment/millionlive-cruise-2026/
- Lottery application period: March 30, 2026 (Mon) 3:00 PM to April 5 (Sun) 11:59 PM
- Results announcement: April 8, 2026 (Wed) afternoon
- Dates: May 5 (Tue/Holiday), May 6 (Wed/Holiday), May 23 (Sat), 2026 — 2 sailings per day (6 total)
- Sailing 1: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Sailing 2: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- Departure/Arrival: Ariake Passenger Terminal
- Route: Ariake Passenger Terminal → Odaiba → Shin-Toyosu Market → Toyosu Park/Harumi Bridge Park → Harumi Flag → Rainbow Bridge → Ariake Passenger Terminal (arrival/dispersal)
- Capacity: 100 per sailing (600 total)
- Prices:
- Standard plan: ¥16,390
- Goods-included plan: ¥19,390
- Goods-not-included alcohol unlimited plan (May 23 only): ¥18,390
- Goods-included alcohol unlimited plan (May 23 only): ¥21,390
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