i☆Ris Idol Unit to End Activities at End of 2027
The voice actress idol unit announced on its official website that it will conclude its 15-year run at the end of 2027.
The voice actress idol unit i☆Ris announced on its official website that it will end its activities at the end of 2027. That date also marks the group's 15th anniversary.
The unit, which is made up of voice actresses Saki Yamakita, Yū Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yūki Wakai, and Miyu Kubota, did not announce further details about the conclusion of its activities in the statement. The announcement was made via the group's official website, according to Anime News Network.
Background
i☆Ris came together in July 2012 between six winners of the avex and 81 Produce AniSon Vocal Audition competition, and released its debut single "Color" in November 2012. In March 2021, former member Azuki Shibuya left the group.
The unit won the Singing Award at the 10th Annual Seiyū Awards in March 2016, and in November 2016 performed its first concert at the Nippon Budōkan arena. In May 2024, the anime film i☆Ris the Movie -Full Energy!!- premiered in Japan, and in September 2024 the Live & Documentary Movie ～i☆Ris on STAGE～ documentary film opened in Japan.
Quick answers
When will i☆Ris end its activities?
The group announced it will end its activities at the end of 2027.
Who are the current members of i☆Ris?
Saki Yamakita, Yū Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yūki Wakai, and Miyu Kubota.