"Blue Archive," the new event starting October 22, is a magical girl-themed story. The celebration marking its 5th anniversary is also set to take place in January 2026.
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
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Editorial Department: Chihiro | 2025/10/18 12:42 (UTC)
Yostar held a live stream today (October 18, 2025) for the mobile app “Blue Archive” (iOS / Android). This report covers the information revealed during the broadcast, both in-game and out-of-game.
Next In-Game Event Is Magical Girl-Themed, with “Love” Joining as Playable Character
First, let’s cover the in-game updates. A new event focusing on Trinity General Academy, titled “Magical Heavy Caliber: Ela’s Ambition and the Qualification of Justice,” will run from after maintenance on October 22 until November 5 at 10:59 AM.
The highlight of this event is that “Love” (CV: Suzuki Hina), a character who has previously appeared in the game, will finally become a playable character. She has a ★1 rarity and can be recruited during the event.
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Additionally, clearing stages rewards players with amusement park tickets, popcorn buckets, event points, and oparts used for student development. Event Points can be exchanged for Borderland Coins. Spending these coins on card draws allows players to aim for high-tier rewards such as “Love’s Divine Name Glyphs” or Trinity tech notebooks.
In conjunction with the event, two limited-time summon campaigns featuring “Magical Students” are launching simultaneously. The first offers a chance to obtain ★3 “Suzumi (Magical)” (CV: Yabu Sora), while the second allows players to acquire ★3 “Reisa (Magical)” (CV: Motomura Kyōri).
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Suzumi (Magical), Reisa (Magical), and Love will receive motion-enabled furniture, available after the October 22 maintenance.
A drop rate x2 campaign will run weekly from October 22 at 4:00 AM to November 19 at 3:59 AM.
A teacher level experience x2 campaign will run for two weeks: from October 25 at 4:00 AM and again from November 1 at 4:00 AM.
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The ★3 Student Summon Package and Trinity Growth Package will be available for purchase starting after the October 22 maintenance.
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After the October 22 maintenance, 11 special students including Iris, Sena, and Karin (uniform) will receive new idle animations.
Additionally, the event schedule has been revealed: The first constraint-breaking battle “Tifaret” begins October 23 at 11:00 AM; joint firepower exercises “Guardian Drills” and a new season of tactical duels will start after maintenance on November 5; followed by the grand finale, city battle “Hieronymus,” launching November 12 at 12:00 PM.
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Furthermore, a new large-scale battle titled “City Battle: Yesod” will be held from October 29 at 11:00 AM to November 5 at 3:59 AM. This event consists of two phases, each featuring unique mechanics that were showcased during the live stream. Those interested are encouraged to check out the broadcast archive.
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Blue Archive 5th Anniversary Festival Confirmed for January 17–18, 2026; Major Collaborations and Merchandise Announced
Today’s live stream also revealed out-of-game information in two parts. The most anticipated announcement was the real-life event celebrating Blue Archive’s 5th anniversary: “Blue Archive Fes! Go-go!! Teacher♪,” scheduled for January 17–18, 2026 at Makuhari Messe.
The stream unveiled key details including a theme song, venue map, and launch of the official website. Pre-registration for tickets will be open from October 18 at 10:00 PM to October 26 at 11:59 PM.
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Other collaborations have also been confirmed, including partnerships with audio brand AVIOT, tea maker Wonderlink, and Osaka’s spa resort SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT.
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Additionally, pop-up shops at Namba Marui and Shibuya Modii will open starting November 7, while a collaboration campaign with JR Central’s “Push Travel” service launches on November 20. For more details, please refer to the slides below.
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Pre-orders for the 1/7 scale figure of “Koharu,” set to be released by Hobby Japan, will begin on October 24. The price is ¥24,200 (tax included).
New merchandise featuring original illustrations by Abidos Abandoned School Countermeasure Committee and Shiroko* Teller will be available. These items will go on sale at the Yostar OFFICIAL SHOP ONLINE from October 23 at 12:00 PM to November 17 at 11:59 PM.
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The design for the collaboration train running on Arashiyama Electric Railway from October 31 to November 16, along with interior announcements and commemorative tickets, has been revealed.
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Original illustrations for new merchandise to be sold at Yostar OFFICIAL SHOP JR Akihabara Station have been revealed. The artwork features Nozomi, Hikari, and Ao from Highlander Railway Academy.
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New merchandise available for pre-sale at Yostar OFFICIAL SHOP JR Akihabara Station and products to be sold on the Yostar OFFICIAL SHOP ONLINE have also been revealed.
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The insert song for the event “Promise Under Summer Skies,” titled “Romantic Seaside,” along with Blue Archive: Youthful Ensemble Vol.14 “Engineer Department,” and Blue Archive Bond Dialogues Vol.16 “Shizuko” and Vol.17 “Asuna” will be released on October 19 at 0:00. The CDs will go on pre-order starting October 23 at 12:00 PM via Yostar OFFICIAL SHOP ONLINE.
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To commemorate today’s live stream, players who start playing by October 25 at 11:59 PM will receive rewards including 1,200 Blue Crystals, 30 each of T7/T8/T9 Equipment Design Blueprint Selection Boxes, and 15 copies of the Premium Report.