Bandai Namco Music Live Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshitaka Tao) has announced that Mirror Shibuya, an illustrated audio drama starring SZNO (pronounced “Suzuno”), will begin streaming on SZNO’s YouTube channel on March 21, 2026.

 

SZNO is a multidimensional artist project operating in both the real and virtual realms, jointly developed by Bandai Namco Music Live Inc. and MusicRay’n. Mirror Shibuya will be a six-episode story depicting a series of strange occurrences in Shibuya. Viewers can further immerse themselves in SZNO’s world through the songs and videos released on her YouTube channel.

 

The world and character concepts for SZNO were developed by a stellar lineup of creators, including Jin, the creator of Kagerou Project; Ritao (PHASE STUDIO), who contributed to KAF and Project SEKAI: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku; and Seiji Mizushima, known for directing Mobile Suit Gundam 00.

 

In the second teaser video, it was announced that voice actress Eriko Nakamura, known for her role as Haruka Amami in THE IDOLM@STER, will play the mysterious bat in Mirror Shibuya. Seven VTubers from the MEWLIVE production, operated by Bandai Namco Music Live, will also appear: Kotori Koiwai as BearTrice Kumano, Nozomi Suzuhara as Kurone Yousagi, Yuno Mihanada, Ririka Tsukimia, Miu Koneko, Roiro Yamiyori, and Nemumi Nukunuku.

 

The project is planned as a new urban fantasy work combining music, subculture, and urban legends, centered on both real Shibuya and another Shibuya. Further updates will be announced on SZNO’s official social media and website.

 

Second teaser video:
https://youtu.be/atM-DEpv-g4

 

 

“Hoshii” (SZNO’s 5th single), which is played in the 2nd teaser video, is now available on music streaming websites!

 

Links: https://lnk.to/LZC-3301

 

Official Audio: https://youtu.be/PFOtoKK3PBQ?si=SxLRwVbDPrp1fYL4 

 

 

Lyrics, Composition: Ren Nakai

Arrangement: Yamato

 

▼Mirror Shibuya Information

 

 

Streaming Information

Episode 1 will begin streaming on March 21, 2026. New episodes will be released every Saturday (6 episodes in total).

Streaming platform (SZNO YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/@szno_xx

 

Staff

Setting/Character Design Concept Collaboration: Jin

Character Design: Ritao (PHASE STUDIO)

Scenario: Hisakatsu Kuroki
Music Director: Seiji Mizushima

Production: Hifumi, Inc.

Planning and Production: SZNO Project (Bandai Namco Music Live, MusicRay’n)

 

Cast

SZNO: SZNO

Yuno: Yuno Mihanada

Ririka: Ririka Tsukimia

Miu: Miu Koneko

Roiro: Roiro Yamiyori

Nemumi: Nemumi Nukunuku

Kumano: BearTrice Kumano

Kurone: Kurone Yousagi

Bat: Eriko Nakamura

 

Story

Two Shibuyas: one of shadow, one of light. In the shadow, a sinister presence stirs, spreading fear and negative emotions among the people.

 

In the midst of all this, Yuno, a member of the idol group Spark★Twinkle, is attacked and falls unconscious. When she awakens, she finds herself in a strange, mirrored world where everything is flipped.

 

At her lowest point, a mysterious girl named SZNO appears.

 

What is the hidden truth of Shadow Shibuya? And what is SZNO’s true identity and purpose? A story of intertwining mysteries is about to unfold in the darkness.

 

▼About SZNO

 

 

SZNO is a multidimensional artist project that operates in both the real and virtual realms. It was born from a collaboration between Bandai Namco Music Live, known for its Lantis label and expertise in producing music content like the Love Live! series, and MusicRay’n, a Sony Music Group company renowned for discovering and nurturing talent such as Sphere, TrySail, and CHiCO.

 

A stellar lineup of creators has come together for this project, including Jin, the creator of the Kagerou Project, and Ritao (PHASE STUDIO), who has been involved in creative work for KAF and Project SEKAI: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku.

 

Her debut single “xx,” second single “flag,” and third single “21g,” have each  surpassed one million views for their official music videos, continuing her unstoppable rise.

 

▼Social Media and Website

・YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@szno_xx

・X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/szno_xx

・Official Site: https://lantis.jp/szno/

 

▼About MEWLIVE

 

 

A VTuber production operated by Bandai Namco Music Live, Mewlive brings together a diverse roster of talent, from experienced voice actresses and artists to those who began their careers from scratch through auditions. The group values close engagement with fans through game streams, casual chats, music activities, live performances, and both online and real-world events.

 

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