{"rewrite":{"id":"r_fafe65a072f91283849d5557","clusterId":"c_76295215c09aa9487346068a","slug":"marina-lyrica-event-returns-to-karaoke-manekineko-shibuya-in-august","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"MARINA LYRICA Event Returns to Karaoke Manekineko Shibuya in August","summary":"The second installment of the MARINA LYRICA event, which uses XR technology to let fans meet and talk with VTubers in person, will take place on August 22 and 23 at Karaoke Manekineko Shibuya Honten. The event is organized by Koshidaka Holdings, the operator of the karaoke chain, and PANDORA, with technical support from Sony. Three VTubers will appear: Hatsuha Pūru, Suzunami Hitode, and Tamami Uruma. Each session lasts 20 minutes and costs 3,300 yen, with tickets available through advance reservation. During the session, participants can converse one-on-one with the VTuber, enjoy a drink together, and, if they order a drink, may experience a special \"magic\" effect. At the end, they can take a two-shot cheki photo. The event is part of a broader effort by Koshidaka to transform karaoke rooms into immersive entertainment spaces, moving beyond singing to offer direct interaction with virtual idols.","whyItMatters":"The event pairs a major karaoke chain with Sony's XR technology, signaling a push to turn ordinary karaoke rooms into paid venues for direct VTuber fan engagement, a model that could expand beyond this single event.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e初波ぷうる, 涼波ヒトデ, and 玉波うるま appear in order from left to right in the event\u0026#39;s promotional material.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach character has a different session time slot across the two days, with sessions starting from 12:00 each day.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe event is organized by Koshidaka Holdings and PANDORA, with Sony providing technical cooperation.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKoshidaka Holdings is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime market (securities code 2157), with representative director and president 腰髙博.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe company reports 813 stores across 5 countries including Japan as of January 2026, and operates in South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia overseas.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKoshidaka frames the event as part of its \u0026#34;Entertainment as Infrastructure\u0026#34; concept, which also includes plans for karaoke rooms to serve as live-viewing venues, theater rooms, game rooms, and remote work spaces.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe company cites growing fan demand for \u0026#34;more real contact\u0026#34; beyond screens as the background for the event, per the PANORA release.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTickets are purchased in advance through a dedicated site on asoview, with attendees selecting their preferred date and time.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKoshidaka previously introduced industry-first practices including allowing outside food and drinks and making all rooms non-smoking.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"MARINA LYRICA turns karaoke rooms into paid one-on-one VTuber meetups, a move by Koshidaka Holdings to make its venues entertainment spaces beyond singing.","twitterPost":"MARINA LYRICA uses XR to turn karaoke rooms into paid VTuber meetups, a shift for Koshidaka Holdings beyond singing.","threadsPost":"MARINA LYRICA is Koshidaka Holdings' bet that karaoke rooms can host more than singing. The event uses XR to let fans meet VTubers one-on-one, with drinks and a cheki, all inside a Manekineko booth.","newsletterBlurb":"The MARINA LYRICA event returns to Karaoke Manekineko Shibuya Honten on August 22-23, letting fans meet and talk with three VTubers via Sony's XR tech. Sessions are 20 minutes for 3,300 yen, with advance tickets required.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"MoguLive\",\"url\":\"https://www.moguravr.com/marina-lyrica-manekineko-shibuya-event-2/\",\"title\":\"XR技術でVTuberと対面できるイベント、カラオケまねきねこ渋谷店で第二回開催\"},{\"source\":\"PANORA\",\"url\":\"https://panora.tokyo/archives/152442\",\"title\":\"VTuberと直接会える・話せるイベント「MARINA LYRICA」の第2回が8/22・23、カラオケまねきねこ渋谷本店にて開催\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":11885,"outputTokens":1444,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786673652,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T02:09:24.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-14T02:11:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-14T02:09:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_76295215c09aa9487346068a","canonicalTitle":"VTuberと直接会える・話せるイベント「MARINA LYRICA」の第2回が8/22・23、カラオケまねきねこ渋谷本店にて開催","representativeArticleId":"a_77421bb9ab39c3bb1377138a","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"MARINA LYRICA\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"event\",\"domain\":\"vtuber\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-12T02:51:58.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-13T03:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-14T02:11:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"MoguLive","url":"https://www.moguravr.com/marina-lyrica-manekineko-shibuya-event-2/","title":"XR技術でVTuberと対面できるイベント、カラオケまねきねこ渋谷店で第二回開催"},{"source":"PANORA","url":"https://panora.tokyo/archives/152442","title":"VTuberと直接会える・話せるイベント「MARINA LYRICA」の第2回が8/22・23、カラオケまねきねこ渋谷本店にて開催"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["MARINA LYRICA"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"event","domain":"vtuber","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The MARINA LYRICA second store event will be held on August 22 and 23, 2026, at Karaoke Manekineko Shibuya Honten.","The event features three VTubers: Hatsuha Pūru, Suzunami Hitode, and Tamami Uruma.","Each session lasts 20 minutes and costs 3,300 yen, with advance ticket reservation required.","Sony Corporation provides technical support for the XR technology used in the event.","The event is organized by Koshidaka Holdings and PANDORA, with the goal of transforming karaoke rooms into immersive fan spaces."]}