New Idol Group N0VA⭐︎CHAN Makes Debut with Ai Kago and Shintaro Morimoto as MCs!

On May 10, 2026, the new idol group 'N0VA⭐︎CHAN' held their debut event at AKIBA Cultures Theater. The group, formed from cast members of a concept cafe, performed their original songs despite the sudden absence of their center member. The event featured special guests Ai Kago, former Morning Musume member, and comedian Shintaro Morimoto, who MC the group's YouTube show. A highlight of the event was a surprise collaboration performance of a Morning Musume classic 'Happy Summer Wedding'. N0VA⭐︎CHAN faces the ambitious goal of reaching the Nippon Budokan within two years or facing disbandment.