Delivering 'Oshi' in 3D! Asukanet to Exhibit at "Industry's Largest! Oshi-Katsu Exhibition" 5th Oshi-Katsu EXPO summer

Asukanet Co., Ltd. (CEO: Daikichiro Murakami, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, TSE Growth: Stock Code 2438, hereinafter "Asukanet"), which develops diverse businesses with "innovation" as its keyword, will exhibit at the "5th Oshi-Katsu EXPO summer" (https://www.lifestyle-expo.jp/summer/ja-jp/lp/visit/fave.html), held from June 24 (Wed) to 26 (Fri), 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight, as part of "Lifestyle Week Tokyo [Summer]".

At our booth, we will showcase solutions that create the experience of "sending support" to one's "oshi" (favorite person/character), including the "Ukū Live Stage Home" utilizing aerial display technology, and "Flower Cheer," along with high-quality panels and keyholders that can be produced from a single unit. Leveraging the high-definition printing technology cultivated through our photobook business and our experience in hosting VTuber festivals, we will propose "Oshi-Katsu x Experiential Value."

We will also be accepting OEM and collaboration consultations at the venue for IP holder companies, VTuber agencies, and anime/game-related businesses.

"5th Oshi-Katsu EXPO summer" Event Outline

The industry's largest! Japan's only specialized exhibition for "Oshi-Katsu"

An exhibition where the latest products in the "Oshi-Katsu market" gather.

Oshi-Katsu EXPO is the industry's first specialized exhibition focusing on "Oshi consumption" (spending on favorite characters/idols).

Visitors can gain insights into Oshi-Katsu trends and merchandising strategies.

Dates: June 24 (Wed) - 26 (Fri), 2026

Time: 10:00 - 17:00

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Booth: L42-6

Admission: Free (Advance registration required)

URL: https://www.lifestyle-expo.jp/summer/ja-jp/lp/visit/fave.html

Asukanet Exhibition Overview Page https://x.gd/3gQJa

Providing Innovative Oshi-Katsu Experiences Utilizing Your IP

In recent years, the Oshi-Katsu market has evolved beyond just purchasing merchandise to emphasize "experiences" and "emotional sharing." There is a growing demand for measures that allow fans to realistically experience the world of IP, such as live performances, commemorative exhibitions, and fan-participation projects.

Asukanet proposes new ways to "feel closer to your oshi" by leveraging the technologies cultivated across its three distinct businesses: photobooks, aerial displays, and funeral services.

Furthermore, our company has experience hosting VTuber festivals and has been involved in the planning, production, and sales of Oshi-Katsu merchandise. We are not just a manufacturing company; our strength lies in our ability to propose plans that understand fan psychology.

Highlights of the Asukanet Booth

Ukū Live Stage Home

This is a display solution that utilizes our proprietary aerial display technology, "ASKA3D," which makes images appear to float in mid-air. It enables realistic presentations as if characters or VTubers are present right before your eyes, and we propose its use for live merchandise sales, exhibition events, and in-store promotions.

You can also view the video below via this QR code.

The immersive experience of "an oshi appearing in mid-air" is highly compatible with social media virality and is attracting attention as an experiential content.

Web: https://aska3d.com/ja/news/250909.html

Flower Cheer

Flower Cheer is a new form of support display where "Cheer Boards" featuring individual fan messages are arranged and displayed on a stage decorated with fresh flowers. While traditional flower stands are typically organized by a representative, Flower Cheer displays the name and message of each participant. It aligns well with the culture of support advertising and celebratory flower arrangements, and we propose its development as a fan-participation project. Web: https://www.asukanet.co.jp/contents/news/2026/20260312.html

The Flower Board allows for the inclusion of the "Sender (Fan) Name" and "Message to Oshi." Displayed at the Awa VTuber Festival in March 2026.

Albums, Panels, and Merchandise

We will also introduce a variety of products that allow you to "give shape" to your Oshi-Katsu. Through our brand developments like "MyBook" and "ASUKABOOK," which offer high-quality photobooks and photo goods producible from a single copy, and OEM manufacturing for corporations, we have cultivated expertise in on-demand printing as a photobook business recognized by professional photographers. We cater to various needs, including limited event merchandise, fan club benefits, and e-commerce order sales.

We offer a wide range of products reflecting current Oshi-Katsu styles, such as the "Can Badge Storage BOX" for displaying and storing an ever-increasing amount of oshi merchandise, the "Background Album" where you can display your oshi's acrylic stands or plushies within their world, and the "patapata series" which folds compactly like an accordion for easy viewing of your oshi anytime.

We look forward to your consultations at our booth!

Asukanet actively promotes collaboration with content providers who possess excellent ideas and IP but face challenges in manufacturing. We propose partnerships that bring your content to life by leveraging our printing and manufacturing infrastructure and quality control expertise. Furthermore, at our booth, we will display reference products for future commercialization, utilizing it as a "co-creation space" to incorporate feedback from visitors into our development. We welcome discussions at the idea stage and consultations regarding manufacturing. Please feel free to approach us.

Company Name: Asukanet Co., Ltd. (https://www.asukanet.co.jp) Address: 3-28-14 Gion, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 731-0138 Established: July 6, 1995 Capital: 490 million yen Representative: Daikichiro Murakami, President and CEO Business Activities: Photobook business, Aerial display business, Funeral business *Company names and product names mentioned in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of Asukanet Co., Ltd.