LiSA Drops Seven Major Projects for Her 15th Anniversary Year!
The iconic anime song artist LiSA, kicking off her 15th solo anniversary year in April 2026, made a huge announcement during the second Tokyo show of her national hall tour “LiVE is Smile Always~PATCH WALK~” at the Tokyo International Forum on January 5th. She revealed seven massive commemorative projects to celebrate this milestone, sending fans into a frenzy!
The spotlight is firmly on her 7th full album “LACE UP”, set for release on April 15, 2026. This marks her first full album in about three and a half years. It’s packed with 15 tracks, including hit tie-up songs like “Zankoku na Yoru ni Kagayake” (which can be translated as “Shine in the Cruel Night”), the theme for Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen, and “ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)”, the opening theme for the anime Ore dake Level Up na Ken Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow –. It will be released in four editions: a Complete Limited Edition, First Press Limited Editions A & B, and a Regular Edition. The First Press editions will include footage from her “LiVE is Smile Always~RiP SERViCE~” concert held at the Nippon Budokan in May 2025.
Get Ready for a Nationwide Arena Tour!
To coincide with the album, LiSA will launch a domestic arena tour titled “LiVE is Smile Always～15～（iCHiNiTSUiTE GO）”, starting at the Nippon Budokan on April 17th and 18th, then moving to Kobe World Memorial Hall and the Nippon Gaishi Hall. Priority ticket reservations for her mobile fan club “Risa Labo.” started on January 5th at 9 PM.
And That’s Not All! An Asia Tour Returns!
Furthermore, an Asia tour is scheduled for June in Taipei, July in Hong Kong, and August in Seoul, marking her first overseas concerts in two years. More dates might be added, so stay tuned!
A Massive Exhibition to Celebrate Her Career
In another first for her 15th anniversary, a large-scale exhibition “LiSA PRiSM ～LiFE is Soulful Artwork～” has been confirmed. Fans can look forward to costume displays, a discography timeline, live video areas, a dressing room replica, and a treasure trove of rare items like set diagrams, costume design sketches, and LiSA’s own handwritten notes.
More Exciting Collaborations
The celebrations keep rolling with LiSA’s appointment as the official ambassador for the Italian hazelnut cocoa spread “Nutella®”.
Her popular collaboration project with Animate, “LiSAnimate”, will also return for its fourth iteration. Details will be revealed later.
And her adorable original characters are making a comeback at SegaPrize! Look for them as plushies and mascots in game centers across Japan starting summer 2026.
A Look Back at a Stellar 2025
LiSA had an incredible 2025. Her opening theme “ReawakeR” for Ore dake Level Up na Ken Season 2 topped the Billboard JAPAN Global Japan Songs chart for 8 consecutive weeks and surpassed 100 million global streams. Her first North American tour drew 20,000 fans, and her theme song for Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen topped the Oricon weekly digital singles chart, proving her unstoppable momentum both at home and abroad.
With even more 15th-anniversary projects promised for the future, it’s clear LiSA is just getting started. Fans are in for an unforgettable year!
Detailed Project Information
【15th Anniversary Project 1: 7th Album Release】
7th Album “LACE UP”
Release Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
▼Complete Limited Edition (CD+BD+GOODS) 13,200 yen (tax incl.)
〈CD (Common to all editions)〉
REALiZE
HELLO WORLD
Shouted Serenade
Burakkubokkusu (Black Box)
QUEEN
ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids)
Zankoku na Yoru ni Kagayake
Plus, 15 tracks total
〈Blu-ray (Complete Limited Edition only)〉
Contents to be announced.
〈GOODS (Complete Limited Edition only)〉
Contents to be announced.
▼First Press Limited Edition A (CD+BD+PhotoBook) 9,350 yen (tax incl.)
▼First Press Limited Edition B (CD+DVD+PhotoBook) 9,350 yen (tax incl.)
〈CD (Common to all editions)〉
Same tracklist as above.
〈Blu-ray (First Press Limited Editions A & B)〉
LiVE is Smile Always～RiP SERViCE～ at NIPPON BUDOKAN
▼Regular Edition (CD) 3,850 yen (tax incl.)
〈CD (Common to all editions)〉
Same tracklist as above.
【15th Anniversary Project 2: Domestic Arena Tour】
Arena Tour “LiVE is Smile Always～15～(iCHiNiTSUiTE GO)”
2026/4/17 (Fri) Nippon Budokan (Tokyo) Doors 17:00 / Start 18:00
2026/4/18 (Sat) Nippon Budokan (Tokyo) Doors 16:00 / Start 17:00
2026/4/28 (Tue) Kobe World Memorial Hall (Hyogo) Doors 17:30 / Start 18:30
2026/4/29 (Wed/Holiday) Kobe World Memorial Hall (Hyogo) Doors 16:00 / Start 17:00
2026/5/19 (Tue) Nippon Gaishi Hall (Aichi) Doors 18:00 / Start 19:00
2026/5/20 (Wed) Nippon Gaishi Hall (Aichi) Doors 17:30 / Start 18:30
〈Ticket Price〉
All Reserved Seats 11,000 yen (tax incl.)
Seat Types: Reserved Seat / Seated Reserved Seat / Wheelchair Seat
★Mobile Fan Club “Risa Labo.” Priority Reservation Period: Monday, January 5, 2026, 21:00 ~ Sunday, January 18, 2026, 23:59
【15th Anniversary Project 3: Large-Scale Exhibition】
First large-scale exhibition commemorating LiSA’s 15th solo debut anniversary.
“LiSA PRiSM ～LiFE is Soulful Artwork～”
Beyond costume displays, expect a discography exhibit, live video areas, a dressing room replica, and precious materials like live set diagrams, costume design sketches, and LiSA’s personal handwritten notes. As part of the “15th Anniversary Project,” a book and calendar are also planned. Details on the official site.
【15th Anniversary Project 4: Official Ambassador for “Nutella®”】
LiSA has been appointed official ambassador for the Italian cocoa hazelnut spread “Nutella®”! Various campaigns are planned, so watch for more news. A special site is set to open on Wednesday, January 7th at 11:00.
【15th Anniversary Project 5: LiSAnimate Collaboration】
To celebrate her 15th anniversary, the collaboration project between LiSA and Animate, “LiSAnimate,” will be held for the 4th time. Details will be announced once decided.
【15th Anniversary Project 6: Asia Tour】
The Asia tour “LiVE is Smile Always～15～(iCHiNiTSUiTE GO)” is confirmed, her first in two years! More details and dates to come.
▼”LiVE is Smile Always～15～ in Taipei”
Dates: 2026/6/19(Fri.)～2026/6/20(Sat.)
Venue: Taipei Arena
▼”LiVE is Smile Always～15～ in Hong Kong”
Date: 2026/7/18(Sat.)
Venue: AsiaWorld-Arena
▼”LiVE is Smile Always～15～ in Seoul”
Dates: 2026/8/1(Sat.)～2026/8/2(Sun.)
Venue: Olympic Hall
And More…
【15th Anniversary Project 7: Original Characters at SegaPrize】
To commemorate the 15th anniversary, LiSA’s new original characters will appear at SegaPrize. These cute characters will be available as plushies and mascots at game centers across Japan starting summer 2026! Information will be released gradually.
《Anime! Anime!》
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