Love Live! announces the end of Aqours

In a recent statement, the "Love Live! Sunshine!!" has surprised and saddened its followers by announcing that the popular group Aqours will make its "last presentation" as part of the celebrations of the ninth anniversary of the franchise.

Details about the date and venue of the event have not yet been announced, but it is expected to take place between January and June 2025. The application for the ticket lottery will start on December 18, 2024, adding more expectations to the event.

"Love Live! Sunshine!!" is an anime series that is part of the extensive "Love Live!" franchise, created by the Sunrise studio in collaboration with Lantis and ASCII Media Works. The series follows the story of a group of nine girls from Uranohoshi High School in the coastal city of Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Inspired by the success of their predecessors on "Love Live!", these girls form their own idol group, known as Aqours, in hopes of saving their school from being shut down.

Aqours is composed of Chika Takami, Riko Sakurauchi, You Watanabe, Dia Kurosawa, Kanan Matsuura, Yoshiko Tsushima, Hanamaru Kunikida, Mari Ohara and Ruby Kurosawa. Since their debut in 2015, Aqours has achieved significant success, with several chart-topping albums, large-scale concerts, and a fervent fan base both in Japan and internationally. The popularity of Aqours has also led to the creation of movies, mobile games, and a host of related merchandise.

The announcement of her latest performance has left many fans with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the sadness of seeing the end of an era for Aqours, and on the other, the gratitude for the years of music, performances and unforgettable memories that the group has provided. Fans are waiting for more details about this final event, which will undoubtedly be an emotional and memorable moment in the history of "Love Live! Sunshine!!".

"This time has finally come... I really want to cry."
"My youth is really over..."
"Well, it's time to do my last job as a Love Live fan!"
"Please tell me it's a lie."
"It's been 9 years, right?"
"What does 'ultimate' mean?"
"What!? Does Aqours finally end!?"
"The time has finally come... I feel sad... and melancholy... If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate."
"Aqours also put in a lot of effort."