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Bandai Namco Filmworks and Music Live Launch Auditions for New Original Band Project

Bandai Namco Filmworks and Bandai Namco Music Live have announced a major audition drive for an original multimedia band franchise, recruiting performers to voice characters and play live.

Bandai Namco Filmworks and Music Live Launch Auditions for New Original Band Project

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Published

August 26, 2026

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Table of Contents

  • Searching for Raw Musical Talent
Table of Contents
  • Searching for Raw Musical Talent

In a major collaborative venture, Bandai Namco Filmworks and Bandai Namco Music Live have unveiled a joint original multimedia band project. The companies are launching an open audition process titled "Bandai Namco Filmworks × Bandai Namco Music Live Band Member Audition Supported by Eggs" to recruit four core performers who will handle character voice acting for the franchise alongside real-world live stage performances.

Searching for Raw Musical Talent

Supported by indie music promotion platform Eggs, the talent search aims to fill four key positions: vocal (with guitar or bass responsibilities), guitar, bass, and drums. Successful candidates will undergo intensive professional musical training before taking on character roles in the upcoming original IP, blending authentic instrumental skill with character voice work.

The recruitment drive targets women residing in Japan born between April 1, 2001, and April 1, 2011 (who will be between 16 and 25 years old by Spring 2027). The selection process spans multiple rounds, beginning with document and performance video screenings through October 2026, followed by online interviews, in-person performances in Tokyo, and a final training camp screening in early 2027. The selected band is scheduled to launch official activities in Spring 2027 under a designated Bandai Namco music label.

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