Bandai Namco Launches Audition for Female Band Members for New Band IP

Bandai Namco Music Live and Bandai Namco Filmworks have announced a joint project to create a new band IP, and they are now accepting applications for the band members who will bring it to life. The audition, officially titled “Bandai Namco Filmworks × Bandai Namco Music Live Band Member Audition Supported by Eggs,” is being held with promotional support from Eggs, one of Japan’s largest free indie music platforms.

The project is looking for four members: a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and drummer. The vocalist position may be filled by a guitar-vocalist or bass-vocalist. Successful applicants will be expected to actively perform as band members while also voicing characters that appear in the new IP. Professional musicians will provide lessons, and the call is for “band members with a weeds spirit who want to do cool things.”

Eligibility

Applicants must be women born between April 1, 2001, and April 1, 2011, and currently residing in Japan. As of April 1, 2027, they must be at least 16 years old, and as of March 31, 2027, no older than 25. Minors require parental consent. Additional conditions include:

• Must be able to move to Tokyo or already live there if selected.
• Must agree to be recorded during the selection process.
• Must not be currently active in a specific singing group, unless they can prioritize this project’s schedule.
• Successful applicants must join the record label designated by the project.
• Must be able to prioritize full-day live activities on weekends and holidays, as well as 2–3 days of rehearsal (including lessons) per week.
• Must be willing to perform with their face shown at events and live shows both in Japan and abroad.
• Must have no issues with video distribution or packaging of activities.
• Must be able to appear with their face shown in various activities and promotions.

Audition Schedule

The selection process consists of four rounds. The first round is a document, self-PR, and singing review. Applications are accepted from August 26, 2026, at 12:00 JST until October 14, 2026, at 23:59 JST. Applicants must submit a profile, two photos (a bust-up and a full-body shot, taken within the last three months), a self-PR video (about 30 seconds), and a single video containing either an instrumental performance or a singing performance. Details about the required songs and downloads are available on the official site.

The second round is an online interview, singing, instrumental, and acting review, scheduled for late October to mid-November 2026. The third round is an in-person interview, singing, instrumental, and acting review, scheduled for mid-to-late December 2026 at a location in Tokyo. The final round is an in-person camp with singing, instrumental, and acting reviews, scheduled for early to mid-January 2027 at a location in the Kanto region. Final results will be communicated between late January and early February 2027, and band group activities are expected to begin around spring 2027.

Important Notes

There is no fee to apply for the audition. However, applicants are responsible for all costs related to taking photos, recording videos, editing, equipment, communication fees, and any travel or accommodation expenses incurred during the selection process. Submitted photos and videos, as well as any recordings made during the selection, may be used in media related to the audition. Questions about the selection results will not be answered. The application period and schedule are subject to change without prior notice.