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Kanae and Kuzuha's ChroNoiR Announce Their First-Ever Single CD and 2nd Live "Twin King's Gambit"
Kanae and Kuzuha's 2nd live hits GMO Arena Saitama on May 15, 2027, and each first-press copy of the January single gives you one entry to the earliest ticket lottery.
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By Matthew H.
Kanae (叶) and Kuzuha (葛葉) made a big double announcement on Oct. 26. ChroNoiR, the Nijisanji duo, are releasing their first-ever single CD on Jan. 27, 2027. Then on May 15, they will hold their 2nd live, ChroNoiR 2nd Live "Twin King's Gambit," at GMO Arena Saitama.
The announcement came just two weeks after Kuzuha One-Man Live "Bloody Alexandrite" at K-Arena Yokohama. It will be the duo's first one-man live together since "Welcome to Wonder Wander World" at Osaka-jo Hall in April 2024, about three years earlier.
In chess, a "gambit" is an opening move, and the official posts are decorated with chess pieces. Fans have plenty to guess about the theme of the show.
ChroNoiR First Single CD
ChroNoiR have released full albums before, but this is their first single CD. The title and the new title track are still under wraps. The disc also includes three songs that were previously released only as digital singles: "Endless showtime," "不可Boom" and "リナリア."
The limited first edition also comes with a bonus cover CD. It mixes new covers recorded for this release with picks from covers the duo have performed over the years. The track list hasn't been announced yet.
Edition | Price (tax incl.) | What's inside |
|---|---|---|
Limited first edition (ACN-10096) | ¥3,520 | 2CD: Disc 1 with the new title track, "Endless showtime," "不可Boom" and "リナリア"; Disc 2 with the bonus cover CD. Comes with a slipcase and a jacket-size card |
Regular edition (ACN-10098) | ¥1,760 | CD with the same four tracks as Disc 1 |
Both editions include a serial code for the 2nd live ticket lottery, but only the first production run does. The digital release does not include a code, so buy the physical CD if you're aiming for a ticket. The jacket art and full details will be announced later.
Store Bonuses
Each store offers its own first-come bonus, and they end once they run out.
Store | Bonus |
|---|---|
Paid bonus: acrylic block. Free bonus: calendar card with a reproduced comment (design differs by edition) | |
Mega jacket (about 240 × 240 mm) | |
A5 clear file | |
Aurora sticker for each edition. A3 clear poster when you buy both editions together | |
Tower Records (incl. online, some stores excluded) | Hologram profile card for each edition. Can badge (76 mm) with the limited edition only |
HMV (some stores excluded) | L-size bromide |
Smartphone-size bromide | |
Can badge (44 mm) |
Some online stores sell the bonus versions through a separate cart, so check that you've added the right one. The bonus artwork will be revealed later.
ChroNoiR 2nd Live "Twin King's Gambit"
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2027
Time: Doors open 16:30, show starts 18:00
Venue: GMO Arena Saitama (GMOアリーナさいたま, formerly Saitama Super Arena)
Performers: ChroNoiR (Kanae, Kuzuha)
Event site: nijisanji.jp/events/chronoir_2ndlive/
GMO Arena Saitama is closed for major renovation until the end of March 2027. ChroNoiR's live will be one of the first big shows after it reopens.
Ticket Info
Tickets are ¥15,500 and ¥13,500 (tax included). The official site also mentions an admission bonus, but it hasn't said what it is yet.
Sale | Application period | Apply (Coming Soon) |
|---|---|---|
Single CD serial-code lottery | Jan. 27, 2027, 12:00 – Feb. 17, 23:59 | |
Fan club lottery | Feb. 24, 12:00 – Mar. 5, 23:59 | |
e+ lottery | Mar. 17, 12:00 – Mar. 24, 23:59 | |
General sale (first come, first served) | From Apr. 10, 12:00 |
A few things to know before you apply:
Each serial code lets you apply once, for up to two tickets. Fans with several CDs can apply with each code under the same name.
Tickets are e+ Smart Tickets (スマチケ) only, with no paper tickets. You and your companion each need your own Japanese smartphone number.
IDs are checked at the door, and the name on your ticket must match your physical ID.
Preschool-age children cannot attend.
Resale is prohibited, and resold tickets may be cancelled.
The lottery periods may change.
Updates will be posted on the ChroNoiR official X and the Nijisanji official X. The official hashtag is #ChroNoiR_2ndライブ.
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