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[Updated 9/28]
Announcement of PAPPINESS Participation in "Yuru-Birth 2026"
Updated September 28, 2026
Thank you very much for your continued warm support for OSAKA BLUTEON.
We are pleased to announce that PAPPINESS will be participating in "Yuruverse 2026," an online and in-person event where Yuru-chara (local mascots) from all over Japan gather.
In "Yuru-Verse 2026," the Grand Prix winner will be determined by combining the results of the online voting starting on Saturday, August 1st, and the final voting held at the Saitama Shintoshin (GMO Arena Saitama Keyaki Hiroba) on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th.
Online voting consists of "Yuru-Navi Voting," where registered users can cast one vote per person per day for free, and "Hometown Support Voting," conducted through "Hometown Tax" (Furusato Nozei) or purchases made via Amazon.co.jp.
Last year, in our first appearance, PAPPINESS achieved 43rd place out of 299 entries thanks to everyone's support.
This year, we are challenging ourselves to aim even higher! We kindly ask for your warm support and your precious vote for PAPPINESS!
Yuru-Verse 2026 Schedule
Online Voting
August 1, 2026 (Sat) – October 3, 2026 (Sat)
Final Voting
October 3, 2026 (Sat) & October 4, 2026 (Sun)
Award Ceremony
October 4, 2026 (Sun) from around 14:30
- * Regarding the "Final Voting and Award Ceremony" to be held at Saitama Shintoshin (GMO Arena Saitama Keyaki Hiroba), we will provide information as soon as details such as the PAPPINESS participation are decided.
Updated 9/2: Regarding the final vote
PAPPINESS will participate in the "Yuru-Birth 2026 Final Vote" to be held at GMO Arena Saitama Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin on Sunday, October 4.
A performance by PAPPINESS on the main stage is also scheduled for the day.
We hope you will come to the venue and give your warm support to PAPPINESS!
Schedule
October 3 (Sat) & 4 (Sun) *PAPPINESS is scheduled to participate only on the 4th (Sun)
- *Event will be held rain or shine; cancelled in case of severe weather.
Location
GMO Arena Saitama Keyaki Hiroba
Sunday, October 4th Time Schedule (Tentative)
| 10:00 | Event Start |
|---|---|
| 11:50–12:05 | PAPPINESS 3-Minute Appeal Time @ Main Stage |
| 13:00 | Voting Closed |
| 14:30 | Award Ceremony: Ranking Announcement Begins |
| 17:00 | Group Photo Session @ Near Main Stage |
| 17:30 | Event end |
- *This is the schedule as of 9/28. We will notify you again if there are any changes.
PAPPINESS Exhibition Booth
This year, we will have a PAPPINESS booth!
At the booth, we plan to sell PAPPINESS merchandise and hold our first-ever "Papi-Kuji" lottery♪
Please be sure to stop by!
Location
Stage Side 5-L
- *Exhibiting only on Sunday, 10/4
Papi-Kuji
Our first-ever no-lose lottery where you can win PAPPINESS merchandise!
The 1st prize is an extra-large PAPPINESS plushie "BIG PAPPINESS", the 2nd prize is a PAPPINESS plushie, and for the 3rd prize, you can choose your favorite PAPPINESS item from three different types♪
Participation fee: 1,000 yen per turn
Final Vote: How to Vote
Voting coins will be distributed to all attendees in the area next to the Plaza Zone. You can cast one vote per person per day into the ballot box of your favorite character.
About Online Voting
YuruNavi Voting
When the voting period begins (from 8/1), a voting button will appear on each entry character's page.
During the voting period, one vote per person per day is allowed. Voting requires ID registration on YuruNavi. (Free)
- * Since the rule is "one vote per person per day," registering multiple IDs and voting multiple times in one day is a violation of the rules. Please be aware that if a violation is discovered, strict measures may be taken, such as invalidating all previous votes or suspending your account.
Hometown Support Voting
This is a way to support your favorite character by accessing Amazon.co.jp via the dedicated button on each character's page on YuruNavi and making donations through Amazon Hometown Tax or shopping on Amazon.co.jp.
1 point is automatically added to the target character for every 1,000 yen (excluding tax) donated or spent.
- * When using Hometown Support Voting, please be sure to access it via the dedicated button posted on each character's page on "YuruNavi".
Please refrain from reposting or using the link URL on other websites or social media.
- * Voting methods and rules are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
PAPPINESS's Enthusiasm
Pupa-pu pepa-pu pipopa ~ pupu, pipipu pepapa papon pu pepapi papa pepapu popo pipapi🏆🔥
Papi pepuu pupi pupoo popi pupa papi pipo papu popo pipe pupi pipi popapo pipapi popi papi pipo papu pope!!
