Sakamoto Maaya is marking her 30th debut anniversary with a new live video release and a special event for fans who buy it. The release Sakamoto Maaya 30 Shuunen Kinen LIVE “M30～Your Best～” at Ariake Arena arrives on December 9, 2026, and a purchaser-only premium screening and talk event will follow in January 2027.
The video work captures two full concerts with different band configurations and setlists: the April 18 “Route A” performance and the April 19 “Route B” performance. The upcoming events will let attendees watch the main live program on the big screen while also enjoying talk shows with participating members.
Event Dates and Guests
The premium screening and talk event will be held on January 9 and January 24, 2027, at United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba Screen 1. Each day has two parts, for a total of four screenings.
| Date | Event | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2027 (Sat) | Route B Day | Sakamoto Maaya, Kouno Shin, Ishinari Masato, Koyanagi Daisuke (MC) |
| January 24, 2027 (Sun) | Route A Day | Sakamoto Maaya, Kitagawa Katsutoshi, Chigasaki Manabu, Koyanagi Daisuke (MC) |
Both days follow the same timetable. Part 1 has doors at 12:00, starts at 12:30, and is scheduled to end at 15:30, with the talk after the screening. Part 2 has doors at 16:00, starts at 16:30, and is scheduled to end at 19:30, with the talk before the screening.
The venue is United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba Screen 1 in Minato, Tokyo, located inside Aqua City Odaiba at 1-7-1 Daiba. Tickets are 3,000 yen (tax included) for all reserved seats, with separate fees required and no seat selection available. Attendees will receive a special postcard as a visitor bonus.
How to Apply
Tickets will be offered through an advance lottery using serial codes included with eligible copies of the release. One serial code is included with each eligible product, and one code allows one entry for one of the four screenings. Each entry can be used to apply for up to two tickets per person. Multiple entries are possible for each performance, and winners can receive up to two tickets per performance.
Winners must pay the ticket price and all fees by the deadline. The advance lottery is handled through a dedicated Lawson Ticket page; the reception site URL and further details are listed on the guidance sheet included with the product.
Advance Lottery Schedule
- Reception period: December 9, 2026 (Wed) 12:00 to December 22, 2026 (Tue) 23:59
- Results announcement: December 25, 2026 (Fri) from 12:00 (planned)
- Payment deadline: January 4, 2027 (Mon) 23:00
- Ticket issuance starts: January 6, 2027 (Wed) 12:00
Access may be concentrated immediately after the reception opens or just before the deadline. If payment is not completed by the deadline, winning entries will be automatically cancelled.
General Sale and Event Notes
If seats remain after the advance lottery, a general sale will be held. Sales and ticket issuance begin on January 6, 2027 (Wed) at 12:00. This first-come, first-served sale ends when tickets are gone. If the event sells out, no general sale will take place. If a general sale is held, it will be announced on Sakamoto Maaya’s official website.
- Schedule changes will be announced on Sakamoto Maaya’s official website.
- Late applications due to products not arriving or not being received cannot be accommodated. Check the product arrival date and application deadline before ordering.
- All seats are reserved. Entry and viewing are not possible without the ticket for the relevant part.
- A paper ticket is required for entry. Issue the ticket before arriving at the venue.
- Those who wish to view in a wheelchair should contact the event inquiry desk.
- Purchases for resale and ticket resale are prohibited.
- The event may be cancelled depending on weather or the organizer’s decision.
- Guests and event content may change without notice. In such cases, tickets cannot be changed or refunded.
- Photography, recording, and audio recording with cameras, mobile phones, video cameras, or other devices are prohibited inside the venue.
- Bringing cyalume, penlights, or other light-emitting items is not allowed.
- Standing during the screening is not allowed. Attendees must remain seated.
- Please follow the theater’s rules.
Release Information
Sakamoto Maaya 30 Shuunen Kinen LIVE “M30～Your Best～” at Ariake Arena goes on sale on December 9, 2026 (Wed).
| Edition | Price (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Limited edition BD set | 14,300 yen |
| Limited edition DVD set | 13,200 yen |
| Regular edition BD (Route A / Route B) | 7,920 yen each |
The first production runs of the limited edition BD set, regular edition BD, and limited edition DVD set include a serial code for the purchaser-only premium screening and talk event advance lottery. The limited edition BD set and limited edition DVD set also include an “M30” original cleaner cloth.
Since her 1996 debut, Sakamoto Maaya has continued to build a career across singing, acting, voice acting, lyric writing, and essays. This release and the accompanying screenings offer a chance to look back on her 30-year path and feel the first step toward the next 30 years.
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