Hello! We are Kirameku Melody, a New England-based idol group formed in 2020. We are so excited to be hosting ANIMAINE's Idol Showcase for it's fifth year!  Please read the information below before submitting an application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via DM on Instagram @kiramekumelody, or via email at kiramekumelodyidols@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing your applications!!

Showcase Information

  • The Idol Showcase will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 10:30am at the ANIMAINE convention in South Portland, Maine. We ask that all performers arrive at 9:45am. 

  • Applications will be open until 11:59 on October 24, 2026. 

  • Applications will be reviewed and acceptances sent out on October 26, 2026.

  • If we have an abundance of applicants, we will create a waitlist and notify you/your group accordingly. 

  • If we receive duplicate song entries, you/your group may be asked for a backup song to increase your chances to perform. 

  • All performances must be from an idol franchise or group, such as (but not limited to) Love Live, Vocaloid, Ensemble Stars, Idolm@ster, Project Sekai, Umamusume, etc. K-Pop and J-pop performances are also welcome, as well as original idol/OC performances. 

  • Please try to keep your performances under 6 minutes in length.

Participants who are 16 and under must provide a signed parent/guardian permission form in order to participate. This can be brought in person or emailed to Kirameku Melody. Minors who do not provide this form will not be allowed to perform. Permission Form


This is a showcase and not a competition - performers will not be judged, and we encourage performers of all skill levels and experience to join! If you would like to compete, please apply to the Masquerade. These events are completely separate, so you can participate in both if you wish. The Masquerade sign ups can be found on the AniMaine website.

  • Single, duo, and group performances accepted

  • Videos of performance is required but does not need to be of the song you are applying with. If you do not have a video, you have until applications close on October 24 at 11:59 PM to submit (links can be send to our Instagram or email listed above). Videos do not need to be in costume. 

  • Please note there is no stage available (performers will dance on the floor) and the performance room is fully carpeted.