The highly anticipated 3D anime film for the Love Live! franchise’s Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club has officially revealed its title, main cast, key staff, and a confirmed premiere window of Spring 2026. Titled Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party, the movie promises to bring the virtual school idol group to the big screen with a new visual and further details on its production. While initial reports might have suggested a May 8 debut, official announcements consistently point to a Spring 2026 release for this feature film.
Film Title and Spring 2026 Release Date Confirmed
The new 3D anime film will be officially known as Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party. This title was unveiled alongside the announcement of its theatrical debut in Japan in Spring 2026. The announcement came during the group’s fifth live concert tour, where a new visual for the film was also revealed, featuring all eight members of the school idol club. This project marks the first feature-length 3D cinematic experience for the Hasu no Sora sub-unit of the popular Love Live! franchise.
Introducing the Voice Cast
Fans can look forward to the familiar voices of the Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club members reprising their roles for the film. The main cast includes:
- Nozomi Nirei as Kaho Hinoshita
- Kokona Nonaka as Sayaka Murano
- Kanna Kan as Rurino Ozawa
- Hina Sakurai as Ginko Momose
- Fuka Hayama as Kosuzu Kachimachi
- Rin Kurusu as Hime Anyoji
- Miu Miyake as Ceras Yanagida Lilienfeld
- Amane Shindou as Izumi Katsuragi
Additionally, other members of the idol group, such as Kozue Otomune (voiced by Niina Hanamiya), Tsuzuri Yugiri (voiced by Kotoko Sasaki), and Megumi Fujishima (voiced by Kona Tsukine), are expected to feature in the movie.
Key Production Staff
The creative team bringing Bloom Garden Party to life includes established names within the anime industry. Hajime Yatate is credited with the original work for the Love Live! School Idol Project franchise. Sakurako Kimino is responsible for the original character designs. Haruko Iizuka, known for her work on Witch Watch and Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, serves as the character designer for the Hasu no Sora project, and is involved in the film’s production.
The Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Project
The Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club is the fifth installment in the broader Love Live! franchise, which first launched in 2010. This particular group is known as the franchise’s “virtual school idol” project, primarily featured within the Link! Like! Love Live! smartphone game app. The app, which launched on April 15, 2023, allows fans to engage with the idols through voiced story content, Fes×LIVE performances, and character livestreams called WithxMEET.
The project emphasizes real-time development, with events like live concerts and in-app story progression reflecting in the characters’ journeys. The group debuted with their first album, “Dream Believers,” in March 2023, and their activities extend to manga, music CDs, and live performances by their voice cast. The film’s announcement and forthcoming release in Spring 2026 signify a major expansion for this unique virtual idol group into a new medium.
